: A volunteer-run nonprofit that repairs donated cars and gives them to under-resourced families. If a car is not repairable, they scrap it or auction it to fund repairs for other vehicles.

In Chicago, car donation programs are highly rated for their convenience, with many organizations offering free towing and simplified paperwork. Most programs allow you to claim a tax deduction based on the vehicle's final sale price at auction, though some local charities may allow you to claim the full fair market value if they use the car directly for their operations. Highly-Rated Local Programs

: Like WBEZ, this public television station offers a highly-rated vehicle donation program with responsive customer support that helps donors fill out required DMV forms by phone.