How soon can a vehicle be picked up in Hilo?

Most donors hear from a coordinator the same day they submit the form, and pickup is usually scheduled within a few business days, depending on tow availability in Hilo and the time that works for you.

What if I would rather give cash than a vehicle?

Veterans Care Charity accepts monetary gifts directly on its own site, and those donations fund the same veteran outreach programs.

Is my car donation in Hilo tax-deductible?

Yes. Veterans Care Charity is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so a vehicle donated in Hilo is deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You receive a receipt at pickup and IRS Form 1098-C if the vehicle sells for more than $500. Consult your tax advisor about your specific deduction.

Who do I call about a donation in Hilo?

Call (855) 681-1155 and a coordinator can take your Hilo donation details by phone, or submit the form on this page and they will call you.

Do I have to be present for the Hilo pickup?

Usually someone should be there to hand over the keys and any paperwork, but if that is not possible, tell the coordinator when they call and they will go through the alternatives with you.

Does towing cost anything in Hilo?

No. Towing anywhere in Hilo is free, and the cost is never passed back to you or deducted from your receipt.

Hilo, Hawaii Vehicle Donation

Hilo Car Donation — Free Pickup, Tax-Deductible

Donate a vehicle in Hilo and help a veteran. Towing is on us.

Donating a vehicle in Hilo takes about a minute of your time. A coordinator arranges free towing from wherever the vehicle sits in Hilo, and the donation supports veterans through Veterans Care Charity.

Coordinators serving Hilo also cover Honolulu, Kailua and Pearl City, along with every other community in Hawaii.

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What we accept in Hilo

If it has wheels or a hull, it is probably welcome. Hilo donors regularly hand over cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, RVs and boats.

A failed inspection, body damage, a dead battery or years parked in the same spot will not disqualify a donation. If you are unsure, note it on the form and a coordinator will confirm before pickup.

Free pickup in Hilo

Pickup in Hilo is arranged around your schedule, and the tow itself costs you nothing.

Coordinators cover Hilo and the surrounding area, including Honolulu, Kailua and Pearl City.

Three steps to donate your vehicle in Hilo

Donors in Hilo follow the same short path from first call to tax receipt.

Tell us about the vehicle — the short form takes about 60 seconds, or call (855) 681-1155 and a coordinator will take the details by phone.
Schedule free pickup — a coordinator calls to arrange towing at a time that suits you, wherever the vehicle sits in Hilo.
Receive your paperwork — you get a donation receipt at pickup, plus IRS Form 1098-C if the vehicle sells for more than $500.

Who your Hilo donation supports

Veterans Car Donation is the vehicle-donation program of Veterans Care Charity, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2012 and based in Las Vegas, NV.

A vehicle you no longer need becomes practical help: food, warm clothing and shelter support for veterans, funded by donations like the ones we collect in Hilo.

"Veterans Care Charity is committed to improving the lives of our American heroes, the Veterans. Through outreach and advocacy, we can make a difference."

Your Hilo donation is tax-deductible

Your vehicle donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Veterans Care Charity is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You will receive a donation receipt, and IRS Form 1098-C if your vehicle sells for more than $500. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific deduction.

You never have to chase the paperwork — the receipt comes at pickup and any additional IRS form follows once the vehicle is processed.

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