How the car donation process works
You start with a simple Greenville Metro donation request
Your donation begins when you provide basic vehicle details to RevLocal, such as the year, make, model, condition, title status, and pickup location. Whether the vehicle is parked near downtown Greenville, off Woodruff Road, in Five Forks, Greer, Easley, or Travelers Rest, the goal is to make the process straightforward. You do not need to know the vehicle value or decide where it should be sold. That is handled after pickup. Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, is the nonprofit beneficiary, and the vehicle is donated to help generate funding for its mission.
Free towing is scheduled at a convenient local pickup spot
After your donation is accepted, free towing is scheduled for a time and place that works for you. Pickup may be available from a home driveway, apartment lot, workplace, repair shop, storage location, or other accessible spot in the Greenville Metro. The vehicle does not have to run, but the tow provider will need safe access to load it. You should remove personal items, take off your license plate if South Carolina requirements apply, and have the title ready. The tow is free, and there is no towing cost deducted from you as the donor.
The vehicle is assessed after pickup, not guessed upfront
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is evaluated based on condition, mileage, demand, repair needs, and resale potential. This assessment helps determine the best route for turning the donation into usable revenue for Heritage for the Blind. A clean, running sedan from Simpsonville may have a different sales path than a non-running truck in Taylors or a high-mileage SUV in Mauldin. The purpose is not to give every vehicle the same treatment. It is to choose the route that is practical, compliant, and most likely to create proceeds for the charity.
Running, resalable vehicles usually go to auction
If your vehicle runs and appears to be in resalable condition, it will typically be sent to a public or dealer auction. This is the most common path for cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs that still have resale value. At auction, buyers compete based on the vehicle condition and market demand. Heritage for the Blind receives the gross sale proceeds as revenue from the donation program. The vehicle is generally not assigned directly to a family in need; instead, it is converted into funding that supports Heritage services for blind and visually impaired people.
Non-running or high-mileage vehicles are sold for salvage or parts
If the vehicle is not running, has major damage, is very high mileage, or would cost too much to prepare for resale, it typically goes to a licensed salvage or parts buyer. That does not mean the donation failed. Older cars, broken vans, damaged trucks, and vehicles with mechanical problems can still produce value through parts, metal, or salvage resale. This route helps avoid unnecessary repair costs while still turning the donation into proceeds. Those proceeds go directly to Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) charity, EIN 58-2164446.
You receive tax documentation after the vehicle sells
After the vehicle is sold, the sale amount determines your tax documentation. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross sale price, which is generally the amount used for the charitable tax deduction. If the vehicle sells for $500 or less, different IRS rules may apply. RevLocal cannot provide personal tax advice, so it is wise to speak with a tax professional. Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, is a recognized 501(c)(3), and your documentation helps you keep clear records.
Key facts about car donation
Free towing is available for eligible vehicle donations throughout Greenville and nearby Upstate communities.
Vehicles are assessed after pickup to choose auction, salvage, or parts resale.
Running vehicles in resalable condition typically go to public or dealer auction.
Non-running, damaged, or high-mileage vehicles typically go to licensed salvage or parts buyers.
Sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3), EIN 58-2164446.
For vehicles selling over $500, IRS Form 1098-C reports the gross sale price.