how to donate car to goodwill

by Madelynn Wilderman 5 min read

Step 1: Contact Goodwill About Your Vehicle Donation

You can call us at#N#937-228-AUTO#N#937-228-AUTO (2886) or you can donate your vehicle online.

Step 2: GETTING YOUR TITLE NOTARIZED

Preparing the vehicle title for donation can be somewhat confusing, so we will walk you through it step-by-step. The Goodwill Auto Auction representatives are extremely knowledgeable about auto donation and can answer any questions you many have. Please have your vehicle title handy when you contact us.

Step 3: Preparing Your Vehicle For Donation

Prior to donating your vehicle, you may want to take one last look through the interior and in the trunk to remove personal items and items with your name and address on them. In addition, please remove the license plates prior to donation. Donating your car, truck, boat or RV to Goodwill is a generous gift.

Step 5: Receive Your Tax Deduction

Goodwill will send you a letter after the vehicle is sold, telling you the amount we received for your vehicle. This information can attach a copy of the letter to an income tax return for proof of donation. Under new tax laws effective in 2005, you may claim the actual amount for which the vehicle sells at auction.

Why Choose to Donate Your Car to Goodwill?

When you donate your vehicle to Goodwill, we sell it at auction to earn revenue for our employment services for job seekers who have disabilities or other challenges finding and maintaining employment. Each year, we work with hundreds of partnering employers to place Kentuckians into thousands of jobs statewide.

How Goodwill Car Donation Works in Louisville & Lexington

Our car donation center in Louisville is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to assist you with all your auto donation needs. For your convenience, we provide a free tow from many locations in Kentucky, so you never have to worry about finding the time or resources necessary to drive the vehicle to our car donation center.

Auto Donation Specialists Help You Get Maximum Tax Deduction

Because we believe no good deed deserves to go unrewarded, our auto donation specialists want to help you get the maximum possible tax deduction.

How to Donate a Car to Goodwill in Louisville or Lexington

If you’ve decided to donate a car to Goodwill in Louisville or Lexington, we’re grateful for your trust and generous gift. All you have to do is complete the form below to begin our simple auto donation process.

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