Does towing cost anything in Columbus?

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

Will you accept a vehicle in Columbus that does not run?

Yes. Non-running vehicles are accepted throughout Columbus. Flat tires, a dead battery, a failed inspection or years of sitting still are all fine — just describe the condition on the form.

What happens to my vehicle after it leaves Columbus?

The vehicle is sold or recycled through the charity's process, and the proceeds fund Veterans Care Charity's programs for veterans, including meals, clothing and shelter assistance.

Can I donate a Columbus vehicle that is in storage?

Yes. Vehicles are collected from storage lots, self-storage facilities, workplaces and residential streets in Columbus, not only from home driveways. Mention the location when the coordinator calls.

Do I have to be present for the Columbus 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.

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.

Columbus, Ohio Vehicle Donation

Car Donation in Columbus, Ohio for Veterans

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

That car in the driveway or garage in Columbus does not have to be sold, listed or repaired. Free pickup is available throughout Columbus, and every donation is tax-deductible.

Coordinators serving Columbus also cover Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo, along with every other community in Ohio.

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Three steps to donate your vehicle in Columbus

Donors in Columbus 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 Columbus.
Receive your paperwork — you get a donation receipt at pickup, plus IRS Form 1098-C if the vehicle sells for more than $500.

Running or not: what qualifies in Columbus

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

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.

Where a Columbus 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.

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 Columbus.

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

Paperwork and tax deduction in Columbus

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 Columbus tax records; Form 1098-C follows by mail when it applies.

Columbus pickup and towing

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

Coordinators cover Columbus and the surrounding area, including Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo.

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