How the car donation process works
Start with the 2-minute form or call Heritage for the Blind
Begin by completing BeachMoto Aid’s short online donation form or by calling Heritage for the Blind directly. You will share basic details: your name, contact information, pickup address, vehicle year, make, model, general condition, and whether you have the title. You do not need to know the vehicle’s value, and it is okay if it has not run in a while. Donors across the Daytona Beach Area often start from home, work, a condo garage, storage lot, or repair shop. Once submitted, your information goes to a donation coordinator who confirms the next steps.
A coordinator calls back to schedule your free pickup
After your form is received, a coordinator typically calls back within 1 to 2 business hours to confirm the vehicle details and schedule towing. The call is straightforward: they will verify the pickup location, access instructions, title status, and a pickup window that works for you. Towing is free, with no hidden service charge or pickup fee. In most metro areas, including much of the Daytona Beach Area, pickup can often be scheduled for the same day or the next business day, depending on tow availability and your preferred timing.
The tow truck arrives and you sign over the title
A licensed tow truck driver comes to the agreed location, whether that is beachside Daytona, near LPGA Boulevard, around Port Orange, in Ormond Beach, or another local address. Please remove personal items, license plates if Florida rules or your tag situation require it, and have the vehicle title ready. At pickup, you sign the title over so ownership can transfer properly. The driver loads the vehicle and gives you any pickup paperwork available at that stage. You pay nothing for the tow, even if the vehicle is not running.
Your vehicle is sent to auction or a parts reseller
After pickup, the vehicle is transported to an auction, recycler, or parts reseller, depending on condition, age, mileage, demand, and local resale options. This step helps determine the final sale proceeds. Some donated vehicles are purchased for transportation, while others are sold for parts or recycling value. You do not need to negotiate, repair the vehicle, clean it professionally, or meet with buyers. The donation network handles the resale process after the title is signed, which is why many Daytona Beach Area donors choose donation over private sale or trade-in.
Sale proceeds support Heritage for the Blind’s mission
When the vehicle sells, the proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446. Heritage for the Blind uses donor support to help fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired. The exact sale amount depends on the vehicle and the resale channel, so BeachMoto Aid will not promise a specific value in advance. What you can expect is a no-cost donation process, professional handling, and a clear connection between your unwanted vehicle and a charitable mission that serves people with vision loss.
Your tax receipt is mailed after the vehicle sells
After the vehicle is sold, your tax documentation is mailed to you. If the vehicle sells for more than $500, you will receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross sale proceeds. If it sells for $500 or less, you will receive a written acknowledgment instead. The entire donation process, from form submission through mailed tax receipt, typically takes about 2 to 6 weeks, depending on pickup timing, sale timing, and mail delivery. Keep your paperwork with your tax records, and ask a tax professional how the deduction may apply to you.
Key facts about car donation
Pickup is free throughout the process; donors pay no towing, handling, or scheduling fee.
A coordinator usually calls within 1 to 2 business hours after your form is submitted.
Same-day or next-business-day pickup is available in most metro areas when tow schedules allow.
You sign the vehicle title over at pickup, so have it ready when the tow truck arrives.
Tax documents are mailed after sale: Form 1098-C over $500, written acknowledgment at $500 or under.
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446.