In the Austin-Round Rock area, most Ride Forward donors go from first contact to an empty driveway in just 24–48 hours. In many Austin neighborhoods, we can even arrange same-day pickup. You start with a quick 2-minute online form or phone call, we schedule a free tow, you sign the title at pickup, and your car is on its way—usually within a day or two. No inspections, no repairs, no haggling with buyers.
Ride Forward partners with Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to turn your vehicle into life-changing services for people who are blind or visually impaired. We know you want the car gone quickly, so our local coordinators work around Austin traffic and your schedule. Whether you’re in South Austin, North Burnet, Mueller, East Riverside, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville, or Lakeway, we’ll dispatch a tow truck Monday through Saturday. You’ll hand over or mail the title, the tow truck does the rest, and your written tax acknowledgment arrives a few days after the vehicle is sold. If you’re ready to clear your driveway fast, start the 2-minute form now.
Your complete donation timeline
Start the 2-minute form or call
2 minutesShare basic info about your car and where it’s parked in the Austin-Round Rock area—South Congress condo, Leander driveway, or a garage in Hyde Park. No VIN lookup is required to begin. Once you submit, your donation is officially started and a local coordinator gets to work arranging your free pickup.
We schedule your free pickup
Same day to 24 hoursA Ride Forward coordinator contacts you quickly—often within the same business day—to lock in a pickup time. In most Austin metro locations, we can schedule a tow for the same day or next business day, Monday through Saturday, with a time window that works around your work schedule and I-35 traffic.
Tow truck arrives and clears your driveway
15–30 minutes at pickupThe tow truck meets you at home, work, or a shop in Austin, Round Rock, or nearby suburbs. You hand over the keys (if you have them) and the vehicle; the driver loads it and hauls it away at no cost. For most donors, this happens within 24–48 hours of that first contact, leaving your driveway or carport completely clear.
Sign and transfer your title
5–10 minutesIn many cases you’ll sign the Texas title right at pickup with the driver; otherwise, you can mail it within a few days. We’ll give you clear, Austin-specific guidance on how to fill out the title correctly so the transfer is valid with the Texas DMV and you’re fully released from ownership.
Receive your tax acknowledgment
Within a few business days of saleAfter your car is sold, Heritage for the Blind sends you a written tax acknowledgment by mail or email. This usually arrives within a few business days of the sale. You can use this document—and IRS Form 1098-C when required—to claim a potential deduction on your federal taxes, subject to IRS rules.
Why the process is genuinely fast
Most cars gone in 24–48 hours
In the Austin-Round Rock metro, most donors see their vehicle towed away within 24–48 hours of starting the process. We prioritize quick scheduling so that your driveway, curb space, or carport is freed up as fast as possible.
2-minute start from anywhere in Austin
You can kick off your donation with a simple 2-minute form or phone call from your couch in Zilker, office in Downtown, or home in Pflugerville. Once you submit, our team takes over the logistics so you don’t lose time.
Same-day and next-day pickup options
In most Austin neighborhoods and nearby suburbs, tow trucks are often available for same-day or next-business-day pickup. Our coordinators match you with the earliest open time window to get your car moved quickly.
Monday–Saturday dispatch flexibility
We operate pickups Monday through Saturday, giving you flexibility to choose weekday or Saturday time windows. That makes it easier to work around Austin rush hour, school pick-ups, and your personal schedule without slowing things down.
Non-running and damaged cars accepted
No need to spend time on repairs or inspections. We accept most vehicles whether they run or not—towed from your driveway, parking lot, or street in Austin at no cost—so you can donate fast without extra steps.