If you’re ready to donate your car today in the New York City Metro, Metro Wheels makes it happen fast. Start with a 2‑minute online form or a quick call, speak with a live coordinator (Monday–Saturday), and we’ll confirm your details and schedule your free pickup—often same‑day if you contact us before noon on a weekday, or by the next business day. Your car doesn’t need to run; we’ll bring a flatbed if needed. After it sells, you’ll receive a written tax receipt that fully covers IRS Form 1098‑C requirements for donations over $500.
We know New York moves quickly, so our process is built for your schedule—from Midtown, the Upper West Side, and Harlem to Brooklyn neighborhoods like Park Slope, Williamsburg, and Bay Ridge; Queens from Astoria to Jamaica; the Bronx, Staten Island, and nearby suburbs in Westchester, Long Island, and North Jersey. You choose the pickup location: your apartment street spot, a garage in Long Island City, a driveway in Yonkers, or a lot in Newark. Metro Wheels works with Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) organization, so your donation directly supports services for people who are blind or visually impaired. Start now, get your pickup locked in, and enjoy an empty parking spot in as little as a few hours.
Your complete donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesGo online or call Metro Wheels in New York City. In about 2 minutes, you’ll share your basic contact info, the car’s year, make, model, general condition, and where it’s parked—street, garage, or driveway. No photos, inspection, or paperwork are required to start.
Talk to a live New York coordinator
5-10 minutesMonday–Saturday, you’ll speak with a real coordinator who knows the New York City Metro. They’ll confirm your vehicle details, verify your location—from Manhattan to Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, or Westchester—and offer the first available pickup window, often same‑day for weekday morning calls.
Lock in same-day or next-business-day pickup
1-2 minutesOnce you approve the time, we dispatch a local tow partner. In most New York metro areas, weekday calls before noon qualify for same‑day pickup; other calls are usually scheduled for the next business day. You’ll receive clear instructions on keys and title so you’re ready when the truck arrives.
Free removal – running or not
15-30 minutes at pickupThe driver meets you at your chosen New York location, checks the title, has you sign a simple release, and loads your vehicle—non‑running, damaged, or missing inspection is fine. They’ll give you a pickup receipt, and your driveway, garage, or street spot is instantly clear at no cost to you.
Vehicle sale and IRS-compliant tax receipt
Within ~30 days after saleMetro Wheels processes your donated car through Heritage for the Blind. After the vehicle sells, you’ll receive a written tax receipt, usually within about 30 days, that satisfies IRS Form 1098‑C requirements for donations over $500, so you can claim your deduction with confidence.
Why the process is genuinely fast
Same-day or next-business-day pickup in most NYC areas
When you reach us on a weekday before noon, Metro Wheels can usually arrange same‑day pickup across the New York City Metro. Later calls are typically scheduled for the next business day, so your space is clear within 24–48 hours.
2-minute donation start
You don’t have to gather stacks of documents or upload photos. A quick 2‑minute form or phone call gives us enough to begin: contact info, vehicle basics, and location. From there, our local team handles the logistics and scheduling for you.
Monday–Saturday live dispatch
Our coordinators are available Monday through Saturday to lock in your pickup time. That means if you decide on a Saturday morning in Brooklyn or Queens, we can still get your vehicle on the schedule without waiting until the following week.
Non-running and damaged cars are welcome
No need to fix or jump‑start your car. Metro Wheels arranges free flatbed or standard towing for vehicles that are non‑running, damaged, or haven’t passed inspection—perfect for that car that’s been sitting in a garage in Flushing or a lot in the Bronx.
No inspection or repairs needed
We don’t require a mechanical inspection or repairs before you donate. As long as you have the vehicle and appropriate ownership documents, we’ll pick it up as‑is and handle the rest through Heritage for the Blind.