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August 21, 2026
Car Donation Terms Explained: A Simple Glossary for Vehicle Donors

Donating your vehicle to Wheels For Wishes is one of the simplest ways to help grant a life-changing wish for a child facing critical illness. The process comes with terminology that can feel unfamiliar, so this glossary explains every car donation term you are likely to encounter in plain language. Ready to get started? Call […]

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August 11, 2026
No Longer Driving? How to Donate the Car You've Stopped Using

If you have a car sitting in your garage or driveway that you have stopped using, donating it to Wheels For Wishes is the simplest way to let it go. Our convenient vehicle donation service puts its remaining value to work for Make-A-Wish kids. Call or fill out our online donation form today. We handle […]

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March 16, 2026
Donating Your Car vs. Selling It on Facebook Marketplace: Which Actually Puts More in Your Pocket?

You've decided it's time to get rid of your car. It's been sitting in the driveway taking up space, the registration is about to expire, and you're ready to move on. Now comes the big question: should you list it on Facebook Marketplace and try to sell it yourself, or donate it to Wheels For […]

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February 25, 2026
Car Donation Checklist: What to Do in 15 Minutes Before Pickup

You've made the decision to donate your car to Wheels For Wishes. You've scheduled your free pickup. The towing company will arrive soon to take your vehicle. Now comes the final step that many donors rush through or forget entirely: preparing your car for pickup. Fifteen minutes of focused preparation can save you from losing […]

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May 22, 2025
Junk to Joy: How Donating A Car Turned Into a Wish

You can donate your old car to Wheels For Wishes and help grant a wish for a child facing critical illness, in partnership with Make-A-Wish. It doesn't need to run, and towing is free. Surprising Worth of Your Old Car You might think your car isn't worth donating, but even a high-mileage or non-running vehicle […]

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March 1, 2023
Car With a Blown Engine? Donate It for Free Towing and a Tax Receipt

Does your car have a blown engine? The engine doesn't need to run for you to donate your car with a blown engine to Wheels For Wishes. We arrange free towing, sell your vehicle through auction or recycling, and mail you a tax-deductible receipt reflecting what it sells for. What To Do When Your Car's […]

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CDF also runs the following programs:
Wheels for Wishes benefiting numerous Make-A-Wish® chapters, Vehicles for Veterans benefiting disabled veterans, and Animal Car Donation benefiting animal rescue organizations.

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