Aurora, Illinois Vehicle Donation
Donate Your Car in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora pickup at no cost — any condition, full tax receipt.
Aurora donors give cars, trucks, SUVs and more in every condition. Pickup is free, the paperwork is handled, and the proceeds go to work for veterans.
The same free pickup covers nearby Chicago, Naperville and Springfield and the rest of Illinois, so a donation from just outside Aurora is no problem.
Donate Your Car — Free Pickup
✓ Takes 60 seconds • Free towing • Tax-deductible
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Running or not: what qualifies in Aurora
Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, RVs and boats are all accepted from Aurora — any make, any model, any condition.
You do not need to repair, clean or tow anything yourself. Tell us the condition as it is and the pickup is arranged around it.
Veterans Care Charity and your Aurora donation
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.
Proceeds from vehicles donated in Aurora support the charity's outreach for homeless and struggling veterans — meals, warm clothing and shelter assistance.
"Veterans Care Charity is committed to improving the lives of our American heroes, the Veterans. Through outreach and advocacy, we can make a difference."
Aurora pickup and towing
There is never a charge to you for towing in Aurora — not at pickup, and not deducted from anything afterward.
Coordinators cover Aurora and the surrounding area, including Chicago, Naperville and Springfield.
How donating a car in Aurora works
Nothing about the Aurora process is complicated, and nothing costs you money.
- 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 Aurora.
- Receive your paperwork — you get a donation receipt at pickup, plus IRS Form 1098-C if the vehicle sells for more than $500.
Your Aurora 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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