How does a vehicle donation support Illinois Public Radio?
There are an estimated 4.5 million cars registered in Illinois. The average car in the Land of Lincoln is 10.9 years old. That’s significantly newer than the national average, but it still means that there are hundreds of thousands of cars that it would be financially foolish to fix. However, forgotten, unused, or unloved cars are worth donating to your favorite local public radio station.
A donation through the Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program will deliver 80% of the revenue generated directly to the Illinois public radio station of your choice. While the best part of donating a car in Illinois is the support you provide to the people who deliver news, music and insightful talk to your radio every single day, the second best part is how easy it is to donate.
How to Donate a Car in Illinois
You’ll need to sign your vehicle title when you donate a car. Here’s how:
- To complete your Illinois car donation, transfer your title by printing and signing your name at the bottom of the BOS which is found on the front of the title.
- Be sure your name is signed exactly the same as it appears printed at the top of the title.
If your vehicle is older than 35 years, Illinois does not issue a title. More information on title requirements in Illinois is available.
What paperwork do I need to complete my car donation to Illinois Public Radio?
The day of your scheduled vehicle pickup, you’ll need to provide the driver with the completed title, along with the keys. After the vehicle sells, you'll receive a vehicle donation receipt for tax purposes.
How will my car be picked up after I donate to NPR?
The day of your scheduled vehicle pickup, you’ll need to provide the driver with the completed title, along with the keys. After the vehicle sells, you'll receive a vehicle donation receipt for tax purposes.
My car won’t pass emissions. Is it still ok to donate to an Illinois Public Radio station?
Yes! Illinois requires that cars pass emissions testing every two years. Test failure often results in cars being relegated to driveway duty. Even if you have a vehicle that won’t run, a vehicle donation is a great way to move that car along and support your favorite public radio station.
What programs does a car donated through the Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program support?
The Car Talk Vehicle donation program will provide funds to the Illinois Public Radio station of your choice.
WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, provides news and classical music 24-hours-a-day to the Quad Cities and surrounding community in northwestern IL and eastern Iowa. WVIK's signal is broadcast at 90.3 FM in the Quad Cities area, at 95.9 FM in Dubuque, Iowa (including a small part of southwestern Wisconsin).
