12 September 2011
Do you own a banger that’s merely gathering dust in the garage?
Keech Hospice Care is asking the public to crunch their old cars for cash as part of a novel fund-raising scheme run by the Giveacar social enterprise.
Keech Hospice Care’s Fundraising Director, Jacqui Shepherd, said: ‘This is a simple and effective way of attracting a new source of donations as well as reducing the amount of unwanted or unused cars lying around. It’s a win-win situation.’
The service organises the free collection and recycling of any car or vehicle, anywhere in the UK. Keech is able to benefit either from the scrap metal value of the car, or if it is more valuable, the sale price at auction. ‘Bangers’ that are scrapped can still net between £40 and £160 for charity.
How Does It Work?
Giveacar works in conjunction with the largest nationwide car recycling network to coordinate the donation of cars. Any car that is donated will either be sold in a salvage auction for its salvage value, or disposed of at an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF). Their salvage partner guarantees a return for every car Keech gives them - regardless of condition!
The process is very simple. When you call or email Giveacar, they will arrange a convenient time to send round a tow truck. Your vehicle is picked up by the largest vehicle manufacturer approved car recycling network in the UK. They will pick up any car, at no cost to you, and either sell it at a salvage auction, or dispose of it through an authorised treatment facility. Either way Keech benefits!
Please visit www.keech.org.uk/giveacar to find out more about how donating your car could benefit the hospice and you can even donate your car to Keech online.
