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Help children's wish and hospital charities
Get a great tax deduction
Don't waste time or money trying to sell your vehicle
Accepting most vehicles regardless of condition

Did you know that you are able to donate an unwanted vehicle and receive free pick-up or towing of that vehicle all over the Virginia area? Even if the vehicle no longer runs, Wheels For Wishes can take care of it.

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Donate a car in Virginia to benefit children's wish & hospital charities.

Ready to donate? Call 1-888-689-9474 or fill out our online donation to get started today.

Here's what you get when you donate:

  • Free towing — we come to you, anywhere in Virginia!
  • Great tax deduction — we are a fully registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
  • Convenient donation process — our team is here to guide you through every step and answer any questions you have
  • Real impact — proceeds benefit children's wish & hospital charities nationwide
  • Most vehicles accepted — running or not, on a case-by-case basis

You Can Donate Just About Any Virginia Vehicle!

  • Cars
  • Motorcycles
  • Trucks
  • Watercraft
  • RV’s
  • SUV’s
  • Boats
  • Motorhomes
  • Trailers
  • And much more!

If you have been spending most of your time on land, it may be time to let go of that boat that has just been taking up precious space on your property. Wheels For Wishes will make it worth your while with a great tax deduction and free towing.

Here's Why Wheels For Wishes Is The Best Place To Donate A Car In Virginia

If you have an unwanted vehicle taking up space in your driveway, garage, or shed, donate it and contribute to the green movement while also letting your vehicle help to provide for children in need in Virginia.

  • We tow you for free, anywhere in Virginia, no matter what condition your car is in.
  • Wheels For Wishes saves you valuable time and gives you a 100 percent tax-deductible receipt to use on your 1098-c during tax season.
  • The value of a hassle-free donation experience, freed up real estate and a great tax deduction is worth it versus the hassle of selling and storing.
  • Plus, local kids will get to live their dreams through your contribution to Wheels For Wishes
Your donation in Virginia helps local local kids feel like kids again!

Your Car Donation Earns A Great Tax Deduction

After your vehicle sells at auction, we mail your tax receipt reflecting the sale price. If the selling price is less than $500, you can claim the fair market value up to $500. If the sales price is above $500, you can claim the full amount.

Please speak with a tax advisor for a closer estimate on your specific situation.

Change The Lives Of Virginia Children In Need

Your unwanted car might not mean a lot to you, but to local kids in need, it can help make their dreams come true and change their lives! Car Donation Foundation programs, including Wheels For Wishes, have been able to provide over $192 Million to children's wish & hospital charities since 2010.

We'll Come To You For Your Free Pick Up Anywhere In Virginia

We will travel to small towns anywhere throughout Virginia to pick up your vehicle for free, and to help make dreams come true!

How Do I Donate A Car In Virginia?

If you want to help local kids in Virginia, donate a car. Here's where to donate your car in Virginia:

  1. Call our representatives at 1-888-689-9474 or fill out an online donation form.
  2. We'll reach out to you quickly for a free towing pick up within 24 hours or less of the next business day.
  3. We'll mail your tax deductible receipt, its that easy!

Wheels For Wishes is a big help to make life easier for you. Plus, it help critically ill children on a life-changing level. All you need to give up is a vehicle you don’t even want!


Virginia car donors have helped Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes raise over $192 million for charities across the country since 2010, and we are truly grateful for the generosity this community continues to show. Wheels For Wishes is not currently making donations to Make-A-Wish chapters in the Virginia service area. Proceeds from Virginia vehicle donations currently benefit other children's wish & hospital charities supporting children and families in need.

Our Mission

Wheels For Wishes believes that every child, no matter his or her health, deserves a chance to have a happy and fulfilling childhood. By donating your vehicle, we are able to raise funds to support children's wish and hospital charities throughout the country. Your donation gives a child an opportunity to focus on something other than their medical routines, and be a kid again. As of April 2026, Car Donation Foundation programs, including Wheels for Wishes have raised:

$192,801,775

Thanks to donors like you who have helped Car Donation Foundation to support so many children's wish and hospital charities .

What Types Of Vehicles Can Be Donated?

Donate Your Car Or Truck To Help Kids

Wheels For Wishes Accepts Boats Too!

Learn About Donating A Motorcycle

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Three Easy Steps

Donate your vehicle and get easy free towing.
Get a tax-deductible receipt for your donation.
Your car donation helps children's wish and hospital charities!
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CDF also runs the following programs:
Vehicles for Veterans benefiting disabled veterans, and Animal Car Donation benefiting animal rescue organizations.

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CDF's mission is to help these benefitting charities fulfill their missions with proceeds from CDF's car donation programs. CDF and all benefitting charities are separate and unaffiliated 501c organizations.
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