Wheels For Wishes Vehicle Donation Form Process: Step-By-Step Guide & What To Expect

At Wheels For Wishes, we make vehicle donation easy and rewarding—for you and your local Make-A-Wish chapter! Whether you’re donating a car, truck, boat, RV, or motorcycle, our donation form is simple, secure, and guides you through each step.

On this page, we’ll walk you through exactly how our vehicle donation form works, what happens after you submit it, and how your donated vehicle helps grant wishes for children in your community.

How to Complete the Wheels For Wishes Vehicle Donation Form

We know your time is valuable. That’s why our online donation form can be completed in just a few minutes from any device. Here’s what you can expect as you fill it out:

1. Your Contact Information

To get started, we ask for your name, phone number, and email address. This information helps us reach out quickly to schedule your vehicle pick up or clarify any details about your donation.

2. Vehicle Pick-Up Location

Next, we’ll need the address where the vehicle will be picked up. Please provide the full street address, state, city, and zip code. We offer free pick-up right from your home, office, or wherever the vehicle is located—making the process as convenient as possible for you.

3. Vehicle Details

We want to represent your vehicle accurately so we ask for:

• Year, make, and model
• Vehicle color
• Current mileage

These details help us evaluate your vehicle for donation acceptance, tax deduction eligibility, and the best path for its next journey.

4. Vehicle Title & Identification

We ask if you have the title (required in most states) and also request the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If you have questions about your title or VIN, our team can assist you.

5. Vehicle Condition

Next, you’ll let us know if your vehicle runs, if it has any mechanical issues, and if there are any comments or concerns you’d like to share. This helps us arrange the most suitable towing and prepares us to maximize your donation’s impact.

6. Wish Chapter Selection

Finally, you can direct your donation to benefit the closest Make-A-Wish chapter or choose a specific chapter that’s meaningful to you. Your generosity supports local children in your chosen area!

What Happens After You Submit Your Vehicle Donation Form?

Once you complete and submit the form, here’s our promise:

Contact Within 24 Hours

We’ll contact you within 24 hours of the next business day. If we can accept your donation, we’ll work with you to schedule your free pick up—often within just a few days at a time convenient for you. Our tow driver will arrive, handle the paperwork, and there’s nothing more needed on your end.

Paperwork & Tax Deduction Receipt

Our team will provide you with a temporary donation receipt at pick-up. Within a few weeks, we’ll mail your IRS-recognized tax-deductible receipt outlining your donation’s value, which you can use for your upcoming tax filing. We handle all title transfer paperwork for you, making the process 100% hassle-free.

What Happens To Your Vehicle After Donation?

After Wheels For Wishes collects your donated vehicle, it embarks on a new journey—all for a great cause.

Maximizing Value For Wishes & Donors

Our team evaluates each donated vehicle to determine the option that will bring the most value for your local Make-A-Wish chapter and your tax deduction. Vehicles are either:

• Auctioned: Running vehicles in good condition may be resold at local auctions to bring top dollar, directly benefiting Make-A-Wish and maximizing your deduction.
• Recycled: Cars not suitable for auction, but with usable parts or materials, are recycled according to environmentally friendly practices.
• Scrapped: If recycling isn’t feasible, the vehicle will be scrapped responsibly, and any funds raised also support wish-granting in your area.

Local Impact

Proceeds from your vehicle donation stay local, benefiting your selected Make-A-Wish chapter or the one serving your zip code. Every vehicle helps fuel dreams and brings hope to children with critical illnesses.

Why Donate With Wheels For Wishes?

We know you have choices when it comes to car donation. At Wheels For Wishes, our donors choose us because:

• We Help Handle Everything: From your first step on the donation form to scheduling pick up and managing paperwork, we’re here every step of the way.
• Tax Benefits: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations qualify for the maximum allowable tax deduction.
• Trusted Process: We’re proud to be a longstanding, trusted Make-A-Wish partner with transparent processes, clear communication, and supportive staff.
• Real Local Impact: Every vehicle donation directly benefits local Make-A-Wish chapters.

Ready To Make A Difference?

Completing our donation form takes less than 5 minutes. If you have questions, we’re just a call or email away. Together, we can turn your unwanted vehicle into wishes granted—and hope restored—for children who need it most.

Donate today and help create a brighter tomorrow for your local community!