New IRS Rules for Vehicle Donation

The new IRS rules for vehicle donation went into effect January 1, 2005. The new rules have significantly changed the amount most donors can deduct for their car donation, according to Karen Campese, CEO of cars4charities, a national non-profit car donation center. The old law allowed the donor to deduct the fair market value of their donated car. They were allowed to use a pricing guide such as the Kelley Blue Book or the National Automobile Dealers Association Guide to determine the fair market value of the car., says Campese. Now, people who donate older, less valuable cars can deduct up to $500.

Those who donate more valuable cars can only deduct the amount the charity sells the car for. In most cases, the amount the charity sells the car for is less than the Blue book amount. In order to guarantee the donor the best tax deduction possible cars4charities now sets a minimum selling price on better vehicles. According to Campese, "This rule change has resulted in a big decrease in the number of more valuable cars being donated to charity and a big increase in number of less valuable cars being donated."

Karen Campese is the CEO of cars4charities, a non-profit car donation center.

For more information on car donation, call cars4charities at 1-866-448-3487 or log onto their website http://www.cars4charities.org.

Car Parts Safety Net by Car Sparefinder

With a car accessories factory closing in Wales recently it proves more than ever that the internet with specialist sites such as CarSpareFinder.co.uk continues to be the best and most efficient method of finding car parts.

The German owned factory in Wales was facing increased competition from imports but many parts are still be available from breakers yards and car dismantlers through the CarSpareFinder internet search facilities.

While the global economy means that many such smaller suppliers are forced out of business for those who require parts new technology such as the internet makes getting hold of parts, no matter where they originated, that much easier which can be seen on CarSpareFinder.co.uk

Car breakers deal with every make of car on the roads and its not surprising that they see just about every type of car part over time. Once the request for a part is received via the internet they can quickly confirm its availability and quote a price for it.

Often a one off request for parts through an original dealer who may source from some small suppliers carries a high price tag. The simple fact that a dismantled car of the same year and model will have the correct part makes replacement easier. All of these parts are available through CarSpareFinder.

The myriad of parts that a modern car needs may leave a customer waiting for a special delivery from almost anywhere in the world for a specific part, but through a breakers yard that part will be on-site, and then shipped to your door from CarSpareFinder.co.uk.

The closed Wrexham factory supplied Land Rover, Jaguar and Toyota and is a good example of the complex route that car parts can take before they get to the internet searches of CarSpareFinder. Previously they had supplied Vauxhall Luton and MG Rover both of whom have closed but still have parts available through breakers yards online at the same site.

Customers who need to replace parts from defunct suppliers at least have the option of searching through a network of breakers yards via the internet and CarSpareFinder.co.uk without having to leave the comfort of their own homes.

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A Driver in the Market

One aspect of Toyota that seems to stick in the buyer's mind is the fundamental longevity of Toyota engines. Drivers notice that high mileage on models that, fifteen or more years old, are still on the road. So it's no surprise that Toyota dominates its quarter of the market.

Used Toyota Engines

When your Toyota is on the skids, a used engine is often not far away. Toyota owners can buy from domestic dealers who take usable engines from junked vehicles, or from the foreign manufacturer. A used engine can be a cheap way to get back on the road. With the right purchase, your mechanic will be able to install it in your ride without too much trouble.

The drawback to a used engine buy is that some sellers will sell you virtually anything. Used engines frequently come without a warranty or any background. The "as is" sale of a used engine gives buyers little protection against issues like excessive wear or deteriorated parts. Engines that are out of tune can fall apart in a relatively short amount of time, leaving you high and dry.

Re-Manufactured Toyota Engines

It helps to know what you're buying, but if you want a little more certainty out of an engine buy, think about getting a re-manufactured engine from Toyota or a third party vendor.

Re-manufactured engines are sent to a certified Toyota location where technicians work the unit back up to the Toyota specifications that initially made the brand so popular.

Trained staff put the re-manufactured engine through a battery of tests to make sure it's in the same condition it would be new. Re-manufactured engines are tested for oil pressure, gasket seals, boring, and all other kinds of issues that affect the engine's life cycle. That's why sellers usually provide a warranty for the re-manufactured engine, giving the new owner a guarantee that they'll drive a while on their purchase.

For more information on how to get a new start for your Toyota, visit www.gotengines.com and look at options for used or re-manufactured engines.

Brian Hanson
President
Got Engines Inc.
http://www.GotEngines.com
1-877-268-0664