Vehicle Donation FAQs 

V-DAC is the only organization approved by Rockbridge Area Hospice for vehicle donations. Please be aware that we do not support nor receive funds from the Hospice Support Fund (HSF). Currently there is a solicitation going around in this area regarding Vehicle Donations and we wanted our neighbors to be aware. Again, we do not support or receive funds from the HSF.

To donate, click the above link. 

What are the benefits of donating a vehicle to Rockbridge Area Hospice?

• It's simple, easy, and free. V-DAC converts your car into cash, which becomes a welcome donation to Rockbridge Area Hospice. You are entitled to a tax deduction and you avoid the cost and hassle of repairing or selling a car that you no longer want.

Do you accept all vehicles?

• Yes. V-DAC strives to accept any vehicle, anywhere, running or not, which includes: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RV's, boats, airplanes, heavy equipment, farm machinery, etc. No smog certificate is necessary and V-DAC can solve almost any title issue. V-DAC also picks up anywhere in the country. The only factor that limits V-DAC's ability to accept a vehicle is where the transportation costs are higher than the vehicle value.

What if I have title complications? 

• If you don't have a title certificate, can't find it, or have problems with your title, call V-DAC. V-DAC's call center staff work with DMV's across the country on a daily basis and can help remedy your title question. You can reach V-DAC's title department at: 877-999-8322

Do I have to pay any fees to donate my car?

• No, there is no cost to donate a vehicle to Rockbridge Area Hospice. 

How much work is it for me? 

• It's easy to donate a vehicle; you use V-DAC's easy online form or contact them by phone at 877-999-8322. Either way V-DAC's trained service center staff will contact you with the next steps and assist you on filling out your title.​

​How long until my vehicle is picked up?

• All vehicle donations are processed as quickly as possible. Typically, V-DAC will pick up your vehicle within 2 or 3 days after the title is received by their processing center in Rhode Island. You can speed up the process by downloading documents online. Special arrangements can be made whenever car donations must be made quickly. You do not need to be home in order for your vehicle to be picked up.​

​​How long does it take Rockbridge Area Hospice to get my money?

• It usually takes 45-60 days from the time the vehicle is picked up until the car is sold and the transaction is completed. Once the transaction is completed, the net cash proceeds are usually delivered to Rockbridge Area Hospice within two weeks.

Where will my vehicle go after it is sold?

• Your car is assessed to determine the used car market that will yield the best sale price, joining some forty-three million other cars re-sold each year. Most vehicles are sold through wholesale auctions; older, damaged and problem vehicles are often sold directly to dismantlers or recyclers for valuable parts and metals.
• Because V-DAC works with a very large national network of auction yards, they match your vehicle to the appropriate buyer. For example, recently V-DAC took a donor's 1972 Porsche 911 to a premium car auction, where it netted five figures. Meantime, another donor's beat up 1991 GMC Jimmy sold for $200 at a dismantler.

How do I check the status of my car?

• Call V-DAC's customer service department at: 877-999-8322, for any additional information you may need or questions you have.

Will I receive a tax deduction?

• ​You are entitled to deduct the sales price of your vehicle. If it sells for less than $500, you can deduct the "fair market value" of the vehicle, up to $499. You benefit from being able to reduce your taxable income when taxes are itemized. V-DAC provides you with the sales receipt or IRS Form 1098C which you can use for tax reporting, but always recommend you consult your tax advisor for individual information.

How much money goes to Rockbridge Area Hospice?

• ​The V-DAC program strives to give a high net return to non-profits. Once the vehicle is sold, V-DAC deducts the actual costs of towing, auction and title processing. From these net sales proceeds, they then return between 70% and 80% of this amount to Rockbridge Area Hospice depending on the value of the vehicle. V-DAC's long term average is a return of approximately 78% of the net sales proceeds.

Who is V-DAC?

• Vehicle Donation to Any Charity, LLC ("V-DAC") is a Fund Raising Counsel, registered with the State of California Office of the Attorney General. It provides the vehicle donation programs that allow donors to give to any charity, church or school in the country. V-DAC is known for delivering high net revenue to recipient non-profits around the country.