Here’s the bottom line for Florida donors: Palm Motor Legacy usually picks up your car within 24–48 hours of your first contact, often even same-day. After pickup, your vehicle is sold—typically within 2–6 weeks—and your IRS acknowledgment or Form 1098-C is mailed within 30 days of that sale. In real terms, you can expect your full donation and tax paperwork to be completed about 2–8 weeks from the moment you first reach out.
The process is designed for speed and simplicity for Florida drivers from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach to Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and the Panhandle. You spend about 2 minutes on a quick form or phone call. Within 1–2 business hours on weekdays, a coordinator calls to lock in your free tow—often the same day in metro areas like Orlando, Miami, Tampa Bay, and the Space Coast. Your car is picked up running or not, no inspection or repairs needed. We move it straight to auction or a direct buyer, then send your written IRS receipt as soon as the sale is complete. You get your driveway back fast, help Heritage for the Blind, and secure your tax deduction with minimal effort.
Your complete donation timeline
Step 1 – 2-minute form or call
2 minutesShare your basic vehicle info and pickup location anywhere in Florida—from Kendall or Coral Gables to Winter Park, Brandon, or Pensacola. It’s a simple 2-minute form or quick call; no VIN lookup or paperwork uploads required to get started.
Step 2 – Scheduling call within 1–2 business hours
1–2 hours on weekdaysOn weekdays, a Palm Motor Legacy coordinator usually calls you back within 1–2 business hours to confirm your details and schedule free towing. You pick a convenient window, including many same-day or next-day options in larger Florida cities.
Step 3 – Free tow truck pickup in 24–48 hours
Same-day to 2 business daysIn most of Florida, we can pick up your car within 24–48 hours, often same-day in metro areas like Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. The driver handles the loading; you just provide the keys and title if available, then your driveway is instantly clear.
Step 4 – Car sold for maximum charitable value
2–6 weeks after pickupAfter pickup, your car is quickly transported to auction or a direct buyer. This sales process typically finishes in 2–6 weeks, depending on market timing and vehicle condition. We work to secure a strong sale price to maximize your tax deduction benefit.
Step 5 – Tax paperwork mailed after the sale
Within 30 days of saleOnce your vehicle sells, Palm Motor Legacy arranges for Heritage for the Blind to mail your written IRS acknowledgment or Form 1098-C within 30 days of the sale. Overall, expect your tax documents about 2–8 weeks from your first contact with us.
Why the process is genuinely fast
Fast 2-minute start
Begin your Florida car donation with a short 2-minute form or phone call. You provide only the essentials—vehicle, location, and contact info—so you can start the process on your lunch break or while parked in your own driveway.
Same-day & 24–48 hr pickups
In many Florida areas, especially around Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale, we can send a tow truck the same day you call. In most other locations, pickup is completed within a quick 24–48 hour window.
Monday–Saturday dispatch
Our towing partners operate Monday through Saturday across Florida, giving you flexible pickup options around work, school, or beach plans. You don’t have to wait for a single weekday window to finally clear your vehicle out.
Non-running & damaged cars welcome
Your vehicle does not need to run, pass inspection, or be in good shape. From blown engines to flood damage, we’ll coordinate a flatbed or appropriate tow at no cost, so condition never slows down your donation timeline.
No inspection or repairs needed
You don’t have to fix or detail your car to donate in Florida. Skip the mechanic, skip emissions testing, and skip photos or listings. We tow it as-is and move it directly to auction or a buyer to speed up your sale and paperwork.