You can start and complete your Revive Auto car donation in St. Paul today. It takes about 2 minutes to begin online or by phone, and in most Twin Cities neighborhoods we can have a tow truck at your curb the same day (for weekday calls before noon) or the very next business day. As soon as you speak with a live coordinator, your pickup is officially scheduled and you’re done—no inspections, no repairs, no fees.
Here’s how it works for donors in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and surrounding suburbs like Roseville, Maplewood, Woodbury, Eagan, Bloomington, and Brooklyn Park. You either call Revive Auto’s Heritage for the Blind donation line or complete the quick online form. A live coordinator (available Monday–Saturday) confirms your vehicle’s year, make, model, condition, and exact location—whether you’re in Highland Park, Frogtown, Mac-Groveland, the North End, or across the river in Minneapolis. They then schedule a free flatbed pickup, even if your car doesn’t run. After your vehicle sells, you receive a written tax receipt, typically within 30 days, that fully meets IRS Form 1098-C requirements for donations over $500.
Your complete donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesFrom anywhere in St. Paul or the Twin Cities, call Revive Auto’s Heritage for the Blind donation line or open the quick online form. Provide basic info: contact details, vehicle year, make, model, and where it’s parked—driveway, street, ramp, or lot. No photos or inspection are needed to get started today.
Talk with a live coordinator (Mon–Sat)
5–10 minutesA live coordinator confirms your vehicle details, condition, and exact location in St. Paul, Minneapolis, or nearby suburbs. They answer any timing questions, explain what to sign, and lock in your pickup window. Once they confirm, your donation is officially scheduled and you can plan on the truck coming today or next business day in most metro areas.
Same-day or next-business-day pickup
Same day or 24–48 hoursFor weekday calls before noon in most Twin Cities metro areas, a professional tow or flatbed can arrive the same day; otherwise, typically the next business day. Your car doesn’t need to run—drivers can winch it from a driveway, street, or lot. You hand over the keys and title (if available) and your driveway is suddenly clear.
Vehicle sale and processing
1–4 weeksAfter pickup, your vehicle is transported, processed, and sold to benefit Heritage for the Blind’s work serving people who are blind or visually impaired. You don’t have to manage any of this. There are no towing, listing, or repair costs for you, regardless of your car’s condition or final sale price.
Receive your IRS-ready tax receipt
Within ~30 days of saleOnce your donated vehicle is sold, you’re mailed a written tax receipt, typically within 30 days. This guaranteed receipt includes the information required by the IRS for Form 1098-C when your deduction is over $500, giving you clear documentation for your tax records and peace of mind.
Why the process is genuinely fast
Same-day pickup in most Twin Cities areas
Donate from St. Paul, Minneapolis, or nearby suburbs and, for weekday calls before noon, pickup is often available the very same day. If not, your donation is usually picked up the next business day, so your car can be gone within 24–48 hours.
2-minute start from phone or laptop
You don’t need to gather paperwork or take photos first. With just your contact info, basic vehicle details, and location, you can start the donation in about 2 minutes and move straight to scheduling a real pickup time today.
Live coordinators Monday–Saturday
You’re never left wondering if it’s really happening. A live coordinator is available Monday–Saturday to confirm your information, answer timing questions, and give you a firm pickup window so you know exactly when the truck will arrive.
Non-running and damaged cars are fine
Your car does not have to run or pass any inspection. Free flatbed and tow service can remove vehicles with dead batteries, flat tires, or body damage from your driveway, street parking spot, or apartment lot at no cost to you.
No inspection or repairs needed
You don’t have to fix anything or schedule a mechanic. Just describe the condition honestly on your call or form. The towing team handles loading and transport as-is, so you can donate today without spending time or money on repairs.