In the Lexington Metro, most Bluegrass Wheels donors see their car picked up within 24–48 hours of first contact, and receive tax paperwork within 30 days after the sale—typically 2–8 weeks total from your very first call or online form. You confirm a pickup, we tow it for free, sell it to benefit Heritage for the Blind, then mail your IRS-compliant receipt or Form 1098‑C as soon as the sale closes.
The process is fast and local. Spend two minutes on our simple form or call, and within 1–2 business hours a Lexington-based coordinator calls you back to schedule towing anywhere in the area—from Chevy Chase, Beaumont, and Masterson Station to Hamburg, Andover, Nicholasville, Georgetown, Versailles, and more. Tow trucks run Monday through Saturday, often with same‑day availability. Your car is then transported directly to auction or a licensed buyer. Once sold, we send your written acknowledgment within 30 days of that sale. Donate by December 31 and, as long as your pickup is confirmed by December 31, you can typically claim the deduction for that tax year.
Your complete donation timeline
Start your donation (online form or call)
2 minutesShare a few basics about your vehicle and where it’s located in the Lexington Metro. In about two minutes, you provide enough information for us to arrange a free tow, even if your car doesn’t run or have current registration.
Coordinator calls to schedule pickup
Within 1–2 business hours (weekdays)On weekdays, a Bluegrass Wheels coordinator calls you back within 1–2 business hours to lock in your pickup window. We’ll confirm your Lexington-area address, discuss same‑day or next‑day options, and review what to have ready, like keys and title if available.
Free tow truck pickup
Same day to 2 business daysA professional tow company comes right to your home, workplace, or storage lot anywhere around Lexington, Nicholasville, Georgetown, or Versailles. Most vehicles are picked up within 24–48 hours. You don’t need to be present if we’ve made prior arrangements.
Vehicle transport and sale
2–6 weeks after pickupYour car is taken to a regional auction or direct buyer. Market demand and sale schedules mean most vehicles are sold within 2–6 weeks of pickup. The higher it sells, the greater your potential tax deduction and support for Heritage for the Blind.
Tax acknowledgment and Form 1098‑C
Within 30 days of sale (about 2–8 weeks from start)After the sale closes, we mail your written acknowledgment or IRS Form 1098‑C within 30 days. Most Lexington donors receive their tax paperwork about 2–8 weeks from their first contact with us, depending on how quickly the car sells.
Why the process is genuinely fast
2‑minute start
Our donation form is short and focused—basic contact details and a few facts about your car. Most Lexington donors finish it in about two minutes, or share the same info by phone if you prefer to call.
24–48 hour pickup in most of Lexington
With regular towing coverage across the Lexington Metro, we can usually schedule your free pickup in 24–48 hours, and sometimes the same day, depending on availability and when you contact us.
Monday–Saturday dispatch
Tow partners operate Monday through Saturday, giving you flexible windows around work and family schedules. Whether you’re in downtown Lexington, Hamburg, or Nicholasville, we work to fit your calendar, not the other way around.
Non‑running cars welcome
Engine trouble, dead battery, wrecked, or won’t start? We’ll still arrange pickup at no cost to you. As long as the tow truck can safely access the vehicle, we can accept non‑running and damaged cars across the region.
No inspection or repairs needed
You don’t have to clean the car, get it inspected, or fix anything before donating. Skip the buyer meetups and garage bills—just tell us where it is, and we’ll handle the rest and send your tax paperwork after sale.