If you’re in Indiana and need your car gone fast, Hoosier Wheels can usually pick it up the same day in most metro areas when you call before noon, Monday–Friday. Otherwise, we work to get you a 24–48 hour pickup window almost anywhere in the state. Your vehicle does not need to run, drive, or pass inspection. A licensed tow truck comes directly to your address, and you receive a tax receipt that can support a potential deduction of $500+ for your federal return.
The process is built for Indiana donors who are moving, have insurance lapsing, or simply need their driveway clear. Hoosier Wheels partners with Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3), to turn your vehicle into services for people who are blind or visually impaired. We schedule pickups in and around Indianapolis (Broad Ripple, Lawrence, Greenwood, Speedway), Fort Wayne, South Bend–Mishawaka, Evansville, Bloomington, Lafayette–West Lafayette, Muncie, Terre Haute, Hammond–Gary–Merrillville, and more. Just have your signed Indiana title ready, remove personal items from the car, and choose whether to call for fastest service or submit the quick online form. We’ll handle the rest.
Your complete donation timeline
Start in 2 minutes
2 minutesCall Hoosier Wheels for the fastest same-day scheduling, especially if you’re in metro areas like Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, or South Bend. Or submit the simple online form in about two minutes with your contact info, VIN or plate, and vehicle location anywhere in Indiana.
Get your pickup time
5–15 minutesOur dispatch team (working with Heritage for the Blind) checks tow availability in your Indiana area. In most cities, calling before noon on a weekday means we can offer same-day pickup; otherwise we typically schedule a 24–48 hour window that fits your deadline.
Prepare for the tow truck
10–20 minutesBefore the driver arrives, remove personal items, license plates if desired, and have your signed Indiana title ready. Your car does not need to run, drive, or pass emissions. The tow is free anywhere in Indiana, from urban neighborhoods to rural driveways.
Free pickup and handoff
15–30 minutesA licensed tow truck arrives at your stated address—house, apartment lot, storage facility, or shop. You hand over the signed title and keys (if available), sign a simple release, and the driver loads your vehicle. Your driveway or parking space is now clear.
Tax receipt and follow-up
1–3 weeksHeritage for the Blind processes your donation and mails you a tax receipt that can support a deduction of $500+ in many cases. For higher-value vehicles, you’ll receive documentation for your federal return (including IRS Form 1098-C when required). Keep it with your records.
Why the process is genuinely fast
Same-day in most Indiana metros
When you call before noon Monday–Friday, we can usually arrange same-day pickup in larger Indiana areas like Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend–Mishawaka, Evansville, and the Northwest Indiana region, subject to local tow truck availability.
2-minute start from anywhere
Whether you’re in Carmel, Bloomington, Terre Haute, or a small town, you can start the donation in about two minutes by phone or online. A fast call is best if your insurance is lapsing or you have a hard move-out deadline.
Monday–Saturday dispatch
Hoosier Wheels and Heritage for the Blind dispatch tow trucks Monday through Saturday, giving you more options to meet closing dates, storage deadlines, or HOA rules. We work around your Indiana schedule whenever possible.
Non-running and damaged cars OK
Engines blown, won’t start, flat tires, failed emissions, or missing inspection sticker—none of that blocks a quick pickup. We routinely tow non-running vehicles from driveways, alleys, farms, and apartment lots across Indiana at no cost to you.
No inspection or repairs needed
You don’t need to fix or inspect anything before donating. As long as you have a properly signed Indiana title, we can usually accept the vehicle “as is” and focus on getting a tow truck to you within your needed timeframe.