Raleigh, North Carolina Vehicle Donation
Car Donation in Raleigh, North Carolina for Veterans
Donate a vehicle in Raleigh and help a veteran. Towing is on us.
Donating a vehicle in Raleigh takes about a minute of your time. A coordinator arranges free towing from wherever the vehicle sits in Raleigh, and the donation supports veterans through Veterans Care Charity.
If the vehicle is parked closer to Charlotte, Greensboro and Durham than to Raleigh itself, the pickup still works the same way — North Carolina is served statewide.
Donate Your Car — Free Pickup
✓ Takes 60 seconds • Free towing • Tax-deductible
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Raleigh pickup and towing
There is never a charge to you for towing in Raleigh — not at pickup, and not deducted from anything afterward.
Coordinators cover Raleigh and the surrounding area, including Charlotte, Greensboro and Durham.
What the Raleigh donation process looks like
Donors in Raleigh 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 Raleigh.
- Receive your paperwork — you get a donation receipt at pickup, plus IRS Form 1098-C if the vehicle sells for more than $500.
Where a Raleigh donation goes
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.
Money raised from Raleigh vehicles funds meals, clothing and shelter assistance for veterans through the charity's outreach and advocacy work.
"Veterans Care Charity is committed to improving the lives of our American heroes, the Veterans. Through outreach and advocacy, we can make a difference."
Tax deduction details for Raleigh donors
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.
Keep the receipt handed to you at pickup with your Raleigh tax records; Form 1098-C follows by mail when it applies.
What we accept in Raleigh
If it has wheels or a hull, it is probably welcome. Raleigh 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.
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Free vehicle pickup is available in all 50 states. Choose yours to see local details.
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