How the car donation process works
Start with the 2-minute donation form or a phone call
Begin by completing the quick ReviveRides online donation form or by calling Heritage for the Blind directly. You will share basic details such as your name, pickup address, vehicle year, make, model, condition, and whether you have the title. The form usually takes about two minutes, and you do not need to know everything perfectly before you start. If your vehicle is parked at home, work, an apartment complex, a repair shop, or a storage lot in Utah, just provide the best access details you have.
A coordinator calls within 1-2 business hours
After your request is received, a donation coordinator typically calls back within 1-2 business hours to confirm the vehicle information and schedule your free pickup. This is also the best time to ask practical questions, such as where to leave the keys, how title signing works, or whether the tow truck can access a driveway, garage, alley, or parking structure. Utah donors in areas like Salt Lake City, Murray, Draper, Bountiful, Layton, Spanish Fork, and Park City can often choose a convenient pickup window.
Free towing is scheduled at your Utah location
A licensed tow truck is sent to the address you choose, with same-day or next-business-day pickup available in most metro areas when scheduling allows. There is no towing fee, no pickup charge, and no hidden cost to donate. At pickup, you will sign the title over as instructed by the coordinator, and the driver will collect the vehicle and keys. If your car does not run, has flat tires, or has been sitting for a while, mention that when scheduling so the right towing equipment can be arranged.
Your vehicle is transported for resale or parts
Once the tow truck leaves, your vehicle is transported to the appropriate sale channel, usually an auction or parts reseller. The goal is to convert the donated vehicle into proceeds that can support Heritage for the Blind. Cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and some other vehicles may qualify, including older vehicles and vehicles that need repairs. You do not need to clean the vehicle professionally, but you should remove personal belongings, plates if advised, parking passes, toll tags, insurance cards, and any documents you want to keep.
Sale proceeds support Heritage for the Blind
After the vehicle is sold, the proceeds are directed to Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446. Heritage helps fund services and assistance for people who are blind or visually impaired. Heritage also connects people with resources and benefit programs that may include SSI, LIHEAP, Medicare Extra Help, Section 8, and other support options. Donors or families who want to check benefit eligibility can visit nhftb.org/finder. Your unwanted vehicle becomes a practical way to support a mission while clearing space at home.
Your tax receipt is mailed after the vehicle sells
The full donation process typically takes about 2-6 weeks from the first form submission or phone call through vehicle sale and receipt mailing. After the vehicle sells, your tax documentation is mailed to you. If the vehicle sells for more than $500, you will receive IRS Form 1098-C. If it sells for $500 or under, you will receive a written acknowledgment. Keep this paperwork with your tax records, and ask a qualified tax professional how the donation may apply to your individual return.
Key facts about car donation
Pickup is free for eligible vehicle donations in Utah, including many homes, businesses, shops, and storage locations.
Most metro-area pickups can be scheduled same-day or next business day, depending on tow availability.
You usually sign the vehicle title over at pickup, following instructions from the donation coordinator.
Tax receipts are mailed after the vehicle sells, not at the moment the tow truck arrives.
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
There is no cost to the donor at any step of the ReviveRides donation process.