South Bend Car Donation — Free Pickup, Tax-Deductible

South Bend pickup and towing

Towing is always free. A licensed operator comes to your home, workplace or storage lot in South Bend at a time you agree on.

Coordinators cover South Bend and the surrounding area, including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Evansville.

How donating a car in South Bend works

Donors in South Bend 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 South Bend.
• 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 South Bend 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.

Proceeds from vehicles donated in South Bend 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."

Running or not: what qualifies in South Bend

Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, RVs and boats are all accepted from South Bend — any make, any model, any condition.

Mechanical failure, missing parts and cosmetic damage are all common. Describe the vehicle honestly on the form and the coordinator will tell you exactly what to expect.