Time magazine reports that consumers are upgrading to a newer vehicle about every six years. When that time comes for you, you'll want to consider car donation. Trade-ins often don't net much toward a new car, however, making a vehicle donation gives you a chance to take a nice deduction come tax time. The biggest question you'll wrestle with is where to donate a car. Below is a list of the best places to find a new life for your old automobile. 

A Local Church

Contact the churches in your area to see if any of them accept vehicle donations. Many do and all are capable of creating a charitable receipt that you can use on your taxes. Churches typically have benevolence funds and programs set up for individuals within the church or community that are experiencing hard times. There may be someone they know who can't afford a lump sum for a car, but could take on monthly auto insurance payments if a vehicle was donated to them. 

Wheels For Wishes

Wheels For Wishes gives you the opportunity to keep your donation local while helping out a national charity. All of the cars given to Wheels for Wishes are sold with the proceeds going toward the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Wheels For Wishes reported that in just one year $41 million was raised, which was enough money to grant 6,000 wishes made by medically fragile children. The company will even arrange to come to your home and pick-up the vehicle at your convenience. 

One Car One Difference

The most important thing when making a car donation is to ensure that the company and its associated charities are legitimate. You won't have to worry about that with One Car One Difference. This organization sells your unwanted vehicle through Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA). The auction is designed to net the biggest profit that then goes to the charity you select. A few of the charities supported by this company include The Humane Society of the United States, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Wheels Helping Warriors, and the American Red Cross. 

The Arc's Car Donation Program

Another option is to donate your automobile to The Arc. This organization supports individuals with disabilities and helps them live and work and thrive within their communities. The car donation program accepts vehicles 24-hours a day 7 days a week, which means you don't have to leave your unwanted car sitting around in your yard while you wait for someone to pick it up. Charitable receipts are mailed within 4 to 6 weeks after the donation has been made. 

Check with a place like Action Donation Services for more information.