Sell it, donate it — recycle it? A beloved old minivan faces a fork in the road

Sep 4, 2025 - 12:00
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Sell it, donate it — recycle it? A beloved old minivan faces a fork in the road
"Vanny," as this 2005 Chrysler Town and Country is affectionately known, has put in 20 years and 183,000 miles of service, and won the deep affection of two small children. It was a good run.

After 20 years of service, an NPR reporter's beloved minivan is on the fritz. But what is its best and highest calling now: Pass it on to another family, or recycle it into parts?

(Image credit: Camila Domonoske)

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