An older vehicle that no longer fits your life can still have an important purpose. Donate it through our vehicle donation program at Veteran Car Donations. The proceeds from your contribution help our nonprofit partners fund resources that can make everyday life a little easier for those who have served.
There is no need to spend weeks trying to sell your vehicle or figuring out what paperwork is required. We coordinate the pickup and arrange free towing, guiding the donation through every stage until the process is complete. While you enjoy an easy way to remove an unwanted vehicle, your donation helps strengthen services that support veterans from every branch of the military throughout the Orlando area!
What Can You Expect After Starting Your Donation?
The first step is simply reaching out to us. Call 877-594-5822 or complete our online donation form and provide a few basic details about your vehicle. Once we receive your information, we will review everything and arrange a pickup that fits your schedule.
From there, the work shifts to us. A licensed towing company will collect your automobile at no cost, and you will not have to worry about transporting it or finding someone to buy it. After pickup, your vehicle is sold, with the proceeds helping fund programs that serve veterans and their families.
Why Is Donating a Vehicle Such a Meaningful Choice?
When you donate your automobile, you create benefits that extend well beyond clearing out your driveway.
The proceeds generated through your donation help support programs that provide practical assistance for veterans and promote greater stability and independence. These include:
- Housing
- Medical care
- Counseling
- Employment services
- Transportation
- And other resources
There are frustrations that come with selling an older vehicle. You have advertisements to create, strangers to meet, repairs to complete or ongoing insurance and maintenance costs to worry about. But when you donate a vehicle, all that extra work is eliminated.
Which Vehicles May Qualify for Donation?
Many people are surprised by the wide variety of vehicles that can be donated. Age, mileage or cosmetic condition often do not prevent a vehicle from qualifying. Even if it has not been driven in quite some time, it may still be eligible.
Examples include:
- Cars
- Trucks
- Vans
- Minivans
- SUVs
- Boats
- Campers
- Motorcycles
- Personal watercraft
- Riding lawn mowers
If you have another type of vehicle not listed here, contact us before ruling it out. We are happy to review the information and let you know if it can be accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does Pickup Work?
Once your donation has been approved, we will coordinate a pickup appointment that works with your schedule. A licensed towing company will come to the agreed location and remove your vehicle free of charge. Depending on the arrangements made beforehand, you may not even need to be there when the vehicle is picked up.
How Does the Tax Deduction Work?
Many donors may be eligible for a tax deduction. The amount is generally determined by the vehicle’s final selling price or, when applicable, its fair market value under current tax guidelines. You will receive the necessary documentation after your vehicle has been processed.
What If I Cannot Find My Title?
Do not assume your donation has to stop because your title is missing. Requirements vary depending on state regulations and your individual circumstances. Contact our team before pickup, and we can explain what options may be available to help complete the donation.
Have more questions about how to participate in our program? Check out our FAQ page here.
How Should You Prepare Before Pickup?
A few minutes of preparation can help everything go smoothly on pickup day. Make sure to remove your personal belongings from the vehicle and gather your title or any ownership paperwork if it is available. Since towing is provided at no cost, there is nothing for you to arrange. In many situations, you do not even have to be present if pickup details have already been coordinated.
Once the vehicle has been collected and the transfer is complete, your responsibility for it ends.
How Else Can You Support Veterans in Orlando?
If you would like to continue helping beyond donating a vehicle, consider contacting the Orange County Veterans Services Office, the City of Orlando Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council Veterans Resources Page or the Orlando Vet Center.
These organizations regularly connect veterans with local services and may also be able to direct you toward volunteer opportunities where your time and skills can benefit veterans and military families throughout the Orlando community.
Are You Ready to Put Your Vehicle Toward a Greater Purpose?
Instead of allowing an unwanted vehicle to sit unused, you can turn it into funding that helps veterans access important services. Your donation becomes part of a larger effort to support those who served our country.
Get started today, and call 877-594-5822 or complete our online donation form and give your vehicle a meaningful new purpose!