<prompt> Human: I received an old car from my parents and it was really just so I can make my trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco. It ended up lasting me for a few months after that but at the end of 2015, it stopped working. I try starting it up every now and then and one time it actually started. I think I can take it to a mechanic and they may be able to revive it for a little longer. When I try to start it, I can only hear a clicking noise. I dont know anything about cars an need help. I am unsure on whether I should try and take it to the mechanic and then donate it or just donate it outright. The car is a 1995 Infiniti with around 270,000 miles on it. I have no idea how I should proceed. I have done some research and understand that charities dont really get much in the end as little as 25 because of third parties involved. Are there any charities that I should stay away from ? Are there any charities that will get me the most possible? I saw one that send a free vacation voucher...whatever the hell that means. TL:DR I am 23 years old and have a 1995 Infiniti with 273,000 miles on it. It just broke down 2 months back and I just want to get rid of it. What do I have to do to donate this thing? Assistant: Its probably an easy fix. Dead battery or dead starter most likely. Shouldnt cost very much. You want to donate the car and get money? thats not how donation works. You can try selling it to a junk yard or private party. Youll get a few hundred bucks probably. But if you can fix the starter issue youll get a lot more. Human: my apologies, I should have specified. I am not looking for money for it I just want to donate it and see if I get some kind of tax break for it. I understand I wont get much so thats why I am thinking about going that route. I just dont know whats better. Donation for taxes? or selling it to a junk yard? I honestly just want the easier option.  <response>: Do you typically itemize your deductions? Most 23 year olds do not, so a small donation wont affect your taxes in any way. 