Hi,
I am writing because I would like your help in fixing something that is very wrong. It started with a simple donation of a passenger car to an organization called Kars4Kids. I found them online and seemed like a reputable and sizaeble organization. They are based in NJ but are able to accept car donations in 48 states. I wanted to donate to that organization because I specifically wanted the proceeds to help children.
I called to donate my car and they arranged for a tow company to come and pick up the car. They tow all donated cars, whether running or not. I think it has something to do with liability issues. I filed a release of liability with the DMV and thought everything was good.
Weeks later I receive a notice that the car I donated received a parking ticket for parking somewhere that it shouldn't be parked and I receive a notice that the car was towed from where it was parked. Obviously left there by the organization that picked up the car from me. The organization never filed paperwork to claim ownership of the car so the DMV doesn't show Kars4Kids as the party responsible for the vehicle.
I called the towing company and explained that I donated the vehicle and filed the release of liability with the DMV some time ago and faxed them copies of the paperwork showing that information. The towing company didn't care and continued to pursue me for payment.
I refused to pay since it was not my obligation to pay. I've already donated the car to Kars4Kids and filed the release of liability. The towing company eventually sent it to collection and now it's a big black mark on my credit report.
I can't believe that an organization that is suppose to be helping people ended up hurting all that is involved. The children didn't benefit from the proceeds that would have been received from the sale of this car and I was harassed by a company for amounts I didn't owe and my credit was dinged for amounts I didn't owe because Kars4Kids acted irresponsibly and did something it wasn't suppose to.
Now I am spending time to try and clear this up with the collection agency who is also very reluctant to help.
Please help me! Thanks!
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