In Richmond, most RevUp Richmond donors go from first contact to an empty driveway in just 24–48 hours. In many Richmond Metro neighborhoods, we can even schedule a same‑day pickup. It all starts with a quick 2‑minute online form or phone call. Once you submit your vehicle details, our coordinator locks in a pickup window that works around your schedule—often that day or the very next business day.
We know you want that car gone quickly—whether you’re in the Fan, Short Pump, Midlothian, Church Hill, Henrico, Chester, or near VCU. After you choose a time, a professional tow truck comes right to your address at no charge. You’ll sign over the title at pickup (or mail it within a few days if needed), and your driveway is cleared on the spot. Heritage for the Blind then handles the sale and sends your written tax acknowledgment a few business days after the vehicle sells. From start to finish, RevUp Richmond makes donating your car fast, straightforward, and local-feeling—so you can move on, knowing your vehicle is helping people who are blind or visually impaired.
Your complete donation timeline
Start with a 2-minute form or call
2 minutesFrom anywhere in Richmond Metro—Scott’s Addition, Mechanicsville, Midlothian—share basic details about your car and how to reach you. No long questionnaires, no uploads required to begin. Once you hit submit or finish your quick call, the donation process is officially underway and our team can start lining up your free tow.
Confirm your pickup window
5–15 minutesA coordinator reviews your info and contacts you to schedule pickup—often same‑day or next business day in most of Richmond, from Short Pump to Chesterfield. You pick a convenient Monday–Saturday time window, including mornings, afternoons, or early evenings, so you don’t have to rearrange your entire day to donate.
Free tow truck clears your driveway
15–30 minutes at pickupA professional tow truck arrives at the address you choose—home, work, or a shop. Running or not, we load the vehicle, handle the logistics, and get it off your property at no cost. For most donors, this visit is the moment the driveway is officially clear and the car is completely off your hands.
Sign or mail your title
5–10 minutesIn most Richmond donations, you sign your Virginia title right at pickup while the driver is there. If that’s not possible, our team explains exactly how to sign and mail it within a few days. We guide you through every line, so you’re legally released from the vehicle with no guesswork or confusion.
Receive your tax acknowledgment
Within a few business days after saleHeritage for the Blind processes your donated car and handles the sale. A written tax acknowledgment is then mailed or emailed to you within a few business days after the vehicle sells. You’ll use this letter—and IRS Form 1098‑C if required—for your potential federal income tax deduction at tax time.
Why the process is genuinely fast
Most cars gone in 24–48 hours
Across Richmond Metro, the typical timeline from first call to an empty driveway is just 24–48 hours. Once you start the 2‑minute form, our coordinators move quickly to schedule pickup so you’re not living with a car you don’t want.
Same-day pickup often available
In many Richmond neighborhoods—like the Fan, West End, and Chesterfield—we can often arrange same‑day or next‑day towing, especially when you contact us early in the day. Our flexible dispatch network helps get your car moved as fast as local routes allow.
Monday–Saturday scheduling
RevUp Richmond, benefiting Heritage for the Blind, operates pickups Monday through Saturday. That means you’re not stuck waiting for just one limited weekly slot. We work around your workday, family commitments, and traffic patterns on I‑64, I‑95, and Route 288.
Non-running and damaged cars OK
Your car doesn’t need to start, pass inspection, or even be drivable. Tow trucks handle non‑running, accident‑damaged, or older vehicles every day. You still get free pickup and a tax acknowledgment, without paying for repairs or trying to sell a problem car yourself.
No inspections or prep required
There’s no pre-inspection, detailing, or emissions test required to donate. You can leave the car exactly as it sits in your driveway, garage, or apartment lot. We handle the logistics, so you simply remove personal items, sign the title, and watch the tow truck take it away.