Years ago, I donated my mini-van that needed a new transmission to a church (a Baptist church, I think). They had volunteer mechanics who did the repairs and then gave the cars to people who needed them. I had the pleasure of seeing my old mini-van out on the road one day. The church even had someone come and tow it. My point: tons of places will take your car. If a charity is that difficult to research, don’t bother.

I think what prompted Jill’s dilemma was simply the fact that they called and asked, and the convenience of having it picked up by someone was appealing. I know I’ve had trouble getting the Salvation Army to pick up, though I haven’t tried SVDP.

But now I’m curious about the VOA for a couple of reasons. One, they have ads all over the local news radio station. Another is because I drive an old car, and in a few years I’m hoping to buy another one. When I do, I’ll probably just donate my current one, as it’s already got 240-some thousand miles on it, and if the good Lord is willing it’ll have over 300 by the time I replace it.

And finally, now I’m curious because their site was just so confoundedly VAGUE!!!

But — an excellent point. Thanks much!