You can start and complete your Coastal Wheels car donation in Melbourne today. It takes about 2 minutes to begin online or by phone, and in most Space Coast metro areas we can pick up your vehicle the same day if you contact us before noon on a weekday, or the next business day. A live coordinator is available Monday through Saturday to confirm your details, schedule the pickup, and guide you through what to expect so you know exactly when your driveway will be clear.
Here’s how it works for Melbourne donors. Call Coastal Wheels or start our quick online form with your vehicle’s year, make, model, condition, and where it’s parked—whether you’re in Viera, West Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, or near Downtown Melbourne or the Eau Gallie Arts District. Your coordinator confirms everything, arranges free towing (including flatbed service for non-running cars), and sets a pickup window that fits your schedule. You hand over the signed title to the tow driver, we handle the rest with Heritage for the Blind, and after the vehicle sells—typically within about 30 days—you receive a written IRS-compliant tax receipt by mail for deductions over $500.
Your complete donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesBegin right now by calling Coastal Wheels or filling out the short online form. Share your contact details, the car’s year, make, model, basic condition, and exact location anywhere around Melbourne or the greater Space Coast. No photos, inspections, or paperwork uploads are required to start the process today.
Speak with your live coordinator
5-10 minutesMonday through Saturday, a live coordinator reviews your info, answers timing questions, and confirms whether same-day or next-business-day pickup is available for your Melbourne-area address. They’ll explain what to have ready—usually just your keys (if available) and signed title—and lock in your pickup window.
Free tow truck or flatbed pickup
Same-day or next business dayIn most Melbourne and Space Coast metro locations, including Palm Bay, Viera, and West Melbourne, we can dispatch a tow truck the same day for weekday calls before noon. The vehicle does not need to run; flatbed service is provided at no cost to you, and there is no charge for removal or storage.
Vehicle sale and processing
Up to 30 daysAfter pickup, your vehicle is processed and sold to benefit Heritage for the Blind. Coastal Wheels and our partners handle the title transfer, sale logistics, and required documentation. You don’t need to coordinate with buyers, negotiate prices, or manage any follow-up calls or appointments.
Receive your tax receipt by mail
Typically within 30 days of saleOnce the vehicle sells, you receive a written tax receipt in the mail that meets IRS Form 1098-C requirements for donations over $500. Keep this with your tax records to support your deduction, and rest easy knowing your Melbourne car donation is fully documented and complete.
Why the process is genuinely fast
2-minute start from anywhere in Melbourne
You can begin the entire donation process in about 2 minutes by phone or online—whether you’re at home in Palm Bay, at work near Downtown Melbourne, or on your lunch break in Viera. No photos, inspections, or repairs are needed to get started today.
Same-day or next-day pickup in most metro areas
Call before noon on a weekday from most Melbourne and Space Coast metro locations, and we can usually arrange same-day pickup. Otherwise, we typically schedule the next business day so your driveway is clear within about 24 hours whenever possible.
Monday–Saturday live dispatch
A real coordinator is available Monday through Saturday to confirm your details and lock in a pickup time. You aren’t waiting days for a callback—your schedule and location are confirmed quickly so you know exactly when your car will be towed.
Non-running and damaged cars welcome
Your car does not need to run. Coastal Wheels provides free towing and flatbed service for non-running, damaged, or no-key vehicles. As long as we can access the car safely, we can usually remove it on the same or next business day at no cost to you.
No inspection or repairs required
Skip the hassle of prepping your car for sale. We don’t require pre-donation inspections, repairs, detailing, or emissions testing. Tell us the honest condition, and we’ll schedule the tow and handle the rest with Heritage for the Blind and the buyer network.