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I have a 1997 Ford Explorer and the battery went dead. I jumped battery, now only the alarm comes on when turning the ignition. alarm goes off, but engine won't even turn.

Answer:

Buy a new battery or charge the one you have. Remove old battery or disconnect the one you have. Turn ignition key to the "on" position and leave it there while you connect the new battery or charged battery. Start car.

With the key being on when you connect the battery the computer knows its OK to start.

(NUI) - Do you need to let go of your unwanted car, truck or van? Have you considered donating it?

Across the nation, an increasing number of charities have turned to car-donation programs as an effective way to raise money.

However, it's important to be cautious when deciding where to donate your car. Be wary of an organization's telemarketers that refuse to disclose information or are vague about where your donation is going.

Follow these tips from the Kidney & Urology Foundation of America Inc. to help ensure that your donation is used as you intended:

* Never speak with a telemarketer or second party.

* Ask what percentage of your donation will go to your intended cause. Ask the organization if it is officially associated with the charity or if it is a private fund-raiser acting on the charity's behalf. If it's a private fund-raiser, inquire what it intends to do with the vehicle.

* Examine what percentage of revenue the charity spends on its charitable programs to the percentage it spends on administrative costs. This information can be found through the state attorney general's office or the secretary of state's office.

According to the Kidney & Urology Foundation of America, your donation to the LifeCars Program will go directly toward fighting kidney, urologic and hypertensive diseases that affect 70 million Americans, nearly one in four people. Money raised will support medical research to find new therapies and treatments, professional training and education, and direct patient support for those suffering or at risk.

The foundation promises that at least 85 percent of the net proceeds raised from the donation of your vehicle will go directly into medical research and patient support.

By donating an unwanted vehicle to the Kidney & Urology Foundation, you also may be eligible for a tax deduction equal to the fair market value of your vehicle. Speak with your tax consultant for details.

For more information on how you can make a donation and save someone's life, call 1-800-63-DONATE or log on to www.kidney urology.org.

By Carjunky

KANSAS CITY - A Kansas City man is becoming well known in this region for his unusual Christmas-time gift-giving habits: Providing free cars to total strangers. Nick-named “The Car Santa”, he has provided hundreds of vehicles over the past 12 years to people who simply cannot afford transportation by any other means.

The Car Santa is Terry Franz, who began giving away cars in 1996. At the time, Franz owned a used car lot and sought a way to attract some publicity without spending a lot of money. That year he gave away six vehicles, and was pleased with the publicity he received.

Franz subsequently sold his lot and had no further need for publicity, but was so touched by the stories of the recipients that he continued the program.

He eventually incorporated “Cars 4 Christmas” as a 501 (c) (3) charity. The organization still relies principally on volunteers from the community and has virtually no paid overhead.

The charity receives donation vehicles from dealers and individuals. They are typically older, high-mileage vehicles that aren’t much to look at; they may have rust, dents, and faded paint. Franz utilizes a repair facility to inspect the vehicle and make necessary repairs to assure that it is mechanically sound and safe.

“Aesthetics are unimportant,” says Franz. “To someone whose only option is walking, even the most modest vehicle is cherished. It can provide a way to get to a job, a doctor’s appointment, or to the grocery store.”

Franz says the organization’s web site, cars4christmas.org, receives tens of thousands of requests each year for the free vehicles. Since the number of requests is overwhelming compared to the number of vehicles given away, the selection committee focuses on those they believe can best utilize the gift to make a difference in their lives.

“If we had a number of donation vehicles that approximated the number of requests, it would nice to be able to give people cars to make their life easier and more convenient. But if there is little hope of utilizing the vehicle to change their life circumstances, it is likely that they will get into a financial pinch sometime down the road and need to sell the car, or that it will need repairs they cannot afford and the car will get junked,” said Franz. Due to that philosophy, battered women’s shelters are given a high priority when it comes to making selections.

“Here are women who have had their life turned upside-down. Often there are dependent children that must be cared for, but they have been left with absolutely nothing materially and have to start their life again from scratch. Under those circumstances, having transportation can make all the difference.”

Veterans returning home to find the life they once had needs to be rebuilt and with no transportation it is difficult to get back into the work force.

Beside the events in Kansas City and Omaha that over 100 cars will be given away, Franz will also be delivering cars in ten cities across the nation this year on Christmas Eve.

“So often you hear about people getting into a downward spiral,” said Franz. “We believe people can get into an upward spiral as well. Often times transportation is the lynch pin to a better life. I could give away a thousand cars, and would still have people in need. We can’t solve all the world’s problems, but making an attempt to solve a few is far better than doing nothing.”

Despite the time and effort, and the fact that the charity never quite seems to break even, Franz says it is all worth it. “It’s a small price to pay when you see the positive difference we make in somebody else’s life.”

By Tom Manning