Unless you file itemized deduction with your tax return, donations don't really matter. Just FYI. You can google any local "we buy used cars running or not" places and sell your car to one of them. Of course if you still choose to donate your car that would be very nice. :)
if you file 1040 oe 1040 EZ with Itemized Deductions(Gifts to Charity), then you can get tax credit with donation. if you file 1040NR or 1040 NR-EZ, then you can't do "Itemized Deductions" you can't get the tax credit. thank you for your generosity! if you want sale you car to a junk yard, remember to take as many parts as you can off the car(I think you can), so you can sale by yourself for more money. (if you like doing this, like craiglist...) (too much work, right?) you need take off your plate(keep it, it's yours, don't let anyone get it!!)