If you’re in Raleigh and need your car picked up today or tomorrow, Carolina Charities Auto can move fast. In most Research Triangle metro areas, when you call before noon on a weekday, we can schedule same‑day towing. Otherwise, we almost always get you picked up within 24–48 hours anywhere in North Carolina and across the country. Your car does not need to run, pass inspection, or even have current tags—as long as you have a signed title in hand, we can usually get it gone on your schedule.
Here’s how it works in and around Raleigh: you call or complete our quick 2‑minute form with your vehicle and contact details. Our Heritage for the Blind dispatch team (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58‑2164446) checks same‑day or next‑day availability with licensed local towers serving Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Garner, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill, and surrounding Triangle communities. A professional tow truck comes right to your home, apartment, storage lot, or workplace, loads the vehicle, and leaves your driveway or parking space clear. Pickup is always free, and you’ll receive a tax receipt—often eligible for a $500+ deduction—after your vehicle is processed.
Your complete donation timeline
Request pickup in 2 minutes
2 minutesCall Carolina Charities Auto or submit the online form with your contact info, Raleigh-area address, and basic car details. If your situation is truly urgent—insurance lapsing, moving today, HOA pressure—call instead of just submitting the form so we can confirm the fastest available tow window on the spot.
Confirm same‑day or next‑day time
5–15 minutesOur Heritage for the Blind dispatch team checks live availability with licensed towers serving Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Apex, Garner, and nearby towns. When you contact us before early afternoon on a weekday, we can usually lock in a same‑day pickup in most metro areas, or a definite 24–48 hour window almost anywhere else.
Get your title and keys ready
10–20 minutesBefore the truck arrives, locate your vehicle title and sign it where indicated according to North Carolina requirements. The car does not have to run or pass inspection. Clear personal items from the vehicle, grab your keys if you have them, and make sure we can access the car in your driveway, parking lot, or garage space.
Free tow truck pickup at your location
15–30 minutes on siteA licensed tow truck meets you at your Raleigh-area address—whether that’s a home in North Hills, an apartment in Brier Creek, a condo near NC State, or a lot in Garner or Knightdale. The driver handles all loading. You hand over the signed title and keys (if available), and your parking space or garage is suddenly clear.
Donation processed and tax receipt issued
2–6 weeks after pickupYour vehicle is sold, and proceeds help support services for people who are blind or visually impaired through Heritage for the Blind. You’ll receive a written tax receipt by mail—often qualifying you for a $500+ federal deduction. For donations over the IRS threshold, you’ll use Form 1098‑C when you file your taxes.
Why the process is genuinely fast
Same‑day pickup in most Triangle metros
When you call before noon on a weekday, we can usually arrange same‑day towing in major metro areas like Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. If same‑day isn’t possible, we aim for a clear 24–48 hour window so you’re not left waiting.
Start your donation in about 2 minutes
The online form is quick—basic contact info plus a few details about your car. If you’d rather talk, a short phone call starts the process just as fast. Either way, you can be on our dispatch schedule within minutes, not hours.
Monday–Saturday dispatch coverage
Heritage for the Blind’s dispatch operates Monday through Saturday, giving you more chances to match a pickup to your moving date, HOA deadline, or insurance cutoff. Saturday pickups are often available in the Raleigh area when scheduled ahead.
Non‑running and failed‑inspection cars welcome
Your car does not need to run, drive, or pass North Carolina inspection to qualify for same‑day or next‑day pickup. We routinely tow vehicles with dead batteries, bad transmissions, accident damage, or expired plates at no cost to you.
No repairs, no inspection, no towing bill
You don’t have to spend money getting the car ready. There’s no safety inspection, emissions test, or repair requirement. A licensed tow truck comes to you, loads the vehicle, and hauls it away for free—no surprise charges or fees.