HOW CAN YOUR OLD CAR HELP IN INDIANAPOLIS?
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Donate your motor vehicle to Goodwill Car Donations and share with those in need in Indianapolis. Your gift supports vital programs such as professional job training and employment services. The donation process is simple and hassle-free; you’ll appreciate our free vehicle pickup and the tax-deductible receipt you’ll receive. Since 2005, our company has worked to uplift our local community and help individuals achieve their potential through car donations. Your contribution fuels life-changing programs for those facing financial hardship. Call us today at 866-233-8586 or complete our online form to get started and create a positive impact!
One of the most inspiring acts you can do is donate to a cause that helps someone get back on their feet. Our world needs more compassionate individuals who are ready to lend a helping hand whenever it’s needed. Goodwill Car Donations gives you the chance to make someone’s life better today.
How Does Goodwill Car Donations Help People?
When you donate your unused or unwanted vehicle to us, you’ll see it’s a cost-free and nearly effortless method of vehicle disposal. At the same time, you’ll make a big difference in the lives of people in need in Indianapolis.
Your donated vehicle gets sold at auction, with the proceeds going straight to Goodwill Car Donations partner organizations in Indiana to support their critical mission-focused programs. These nonprofits provide beneficiaries in your community with life-transforming benefits such as job training, career development, scholarships, youth employment, disability benefits support, and other community services.
Thanks to your car donation, people facing challenges receive improved and wider access to programs designed to offer them confidence and hope.
How Can You Take Part in Car Donation?
We take pride in our seamless donation process that takes just a few minutes to start. You won’t have to do much; our team handles everything, including free towing and all required paperwork.
Contact Us
You can jumpstart your vehicle donation by giving us a call at 866-233-8586 or filling out our secure online donation form. Give us basic details about your vehicle and your contact information.
Schedule your vehicle’s free towing
After verifying the information you share with us, we’ll arrange a date and time with you for your vehicle’s towing. We’ll send a licensed tow truck to collect your vehicle. You won’t have to pay a thing; towing is free!
When your vehicle is accepted, the tow truck driver will give you a towing receipt. You can use this to cancel your vehicle’s insurance coverage and DMV registration.
You receive your tax-deductible receipt
We’ll coordinate with our nationwide network of vehicle liquidation vendors to have your car auctioned off. We’ll ensure your vehicle is sold for the highest possible price, so you can obtain the maximum tax deduction for your donation.
Once your vehicle is sold, you’ll be mailed a 100% tax-deductible sales receipt. You can use this receipt to claim your tax deduction when you file your itemized tax return in the next tax season. To learn more about our donation process, check out our FAQs page. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call us at 866-233-8586 or send us a message online.
What Types of Vehicles Can You Donate?
One of the things that make us a popular choice among vehicle donors is that we don’t require them to spruce up their vehicles to make them more appealing before donating them to us. In fact, we accept vehicles long past their prime with many thousands of miles on them. In some cases, we take even those that are no longer in good working condition. Here are some of the vehicles we commonly accept:
- Cars: sedans, luxury cars, sports cars, wagons, coupes, convertibles, hybrids, hatchbacks
- Vans: cargo vans, passenger vans, family minivans, camper vans
- SUVs: compact, midsize, full-size or crossover versions
- Motorcycles: scooters, off-road bikes, touring bikes, cruisers, sports bikes, choppers
- Trucks: extended cab pickup, panel trucks, box trucks, pickup trucks
- Boats: speedboats, houseboats, pontoon boats, fishing boats, sailboats, tugboats, yachts
- Specialty and recreational vehicles: riding lawnmowers, motorized wheelchairs, non-commercial planes, campers, travel trailers, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, RVs, motorhomes, pop-up trailers, 5-wheelers
- Fleet vehicles: cars, passenger vans, cargo vans, SUVs, pickups, trucks, buses
- Work-related vehicles: construction vehicles, tractors and farm equipment, buses, large trucks, landscaping vehicles
How Can You Benefit From Vehicle Donation?
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If you think that your participation in our car donations program won’t give you any meaningful returns, think again. Once you make a donation to us, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:
- Get free, fast, and convenient towing service.
- We’ll handle all the paperwork on your behalf.
- You can donate nearly any type of vehicle regardless of its working condition.
- No more need to pay for your car’s registration and insurance coverage.
- Save money by putting an end to vehicle repairs and maintenance.
- No need to waste your money, time, and effort in selling a used car.
- Provide more space for your garage or driveway.
- You’ll substantially reduce your taxable income in the next tax season.
- You’ll experience a deep sense of fulfillment knowing that your car will generate funds to donate to charity and help transform lives.
Can You Donate a Vehicle That No Longer Runs or Failed an Emissions Test?
Yes, you can. Goodwill Car Donations accepts most vehicles regardless of condition. Even if your car, truck, or van no longer runs or has failed an emissions test, it can still support programs in your community. Towing is free, so you do not need to worry about moving it. Your old vehicle still carries value when donated, and that value turns into vital funding for education, job training, and other services that change lives.
Do You Need to Be Present When Your Vehicle Is Picked Up?
You do not have to be present when your vehicle is collected, although many donors choose to be. If you cannot be there, you can make arrangements in advance with the towing company. As long as you leave the keys and signed title in an accessible spot, your car can be picked up without you being on site. This flexibility makes the process simple and convenient.
How Quickly Can Your Vehicle Be Towed Away?
After you schedule a pickup, most vehicles are towed within a few days. In many cases, pickup can even be arranged within 24 to 48 hours. The towing company will coordinate directly with you to set a time that works best. Quick removal not only clears space in your driveway but also allows your donation to start making an impact right away.
What Documents Do You Need to Provide to Donate a Vehicle?
You will generally need the vehicle title to complete your donation. If you cannot locate it, Goodwill Car Donations can often guide you on how to obtain a duplicate through your local DMV. You should also remove personal belongings and your license plates before pickup. With just a signed title and keys, the donation process is smooth and straightforward.
How Else Can You Show Your Neighbors Some Love!
Aside from donating your automobile to Goodwill Car Donations, there are many other ways you can support your Indianapolis community. The Community Service Work Program (25 N. Alabama St, Indianapolis, IN) gives residents the chance to join local projects and make a direct impact on the community.
Serve Indiana (302 W. Washington St, Indianapolis, IN) connects volunteers like you with service opportunities across the state, offering resources for those who want to support missions in areas such as education, health, and disaster relief.
The Indianapolis Community Food Access Coalition (725 N. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN) fights food insecurity by providing healthy meals to those in need. When you give your time or resources to these groups, you become part of the solution and help strengthen community efforts. Together, these programs offer powerful ways to build a stronger, more connected Indianapolis. We serve the entire area, including nearby Carmel, Greenwood, Lawrence, Noblesvile, Plainfield, Westfield, Zionsville, and more.
Last Updated: September 29th, 2025