About Donations
Thank you for considering Grace Garage, a Ministry of Faith Covenant Church in St Petersburg Florida, for the donation of your vehicle! In most cases, Grace Garage accepts both operable and inoperable autos and light trucks.
To donate your vehicle: Please call
Ray Keener at 727-692-8600
Monday - Saturday to arrange an inspection time for your vehicle and to determine the drop off or pick up date and time.
At drop off: You must provide all keys and a clear Florida title.
To be picked up: You must previously arrange for spare keys and the title to be picked up by or delivered to Grace Garage personnel.
Please do not enter any information on the title until the Grace Garage person is present!
After title and keys are taken care of: An initial donation receipt and a copy of bill of sale for your donation will be provided.
The value attached to your donation must be carefully determined by following IRS guidelines. The true market value is determined in three ways:
Salvaged vehicles: Are valued at what Grace Garage is paid by the salvage yard. We have built relationships with some salvage yards to obtain the maximum value of your donation.
Given to a person in need: A thorough inspection of the vehicle is completed and repairs are made to make the vehicle safe. The value is determined by Blue Book Value (Private Party) according to its condition, determined by Grace Garage, less any major repairs performed per IRS guidelines. {See IRS Guidelines}
Sold: The actual price paid for the vehicle minus any major repairs performed per IRS guidelines. {See IRS Guidelines} Grace Garage has the reputation of providing safe, clean vehicles bringing good or fair Blue Book Values in most cases. Some vehicles are a bit more difficult to sell, for example Gas Guzzlers.
Grace Garage is responsible for providing a 1098C form for your tax purposes within 30 days of your vehicle being salvaged, given away, or sold.
Note: Personal information gathered at this time is for Grace Garage use only other than what is required for the IRS.