Donate Your Car and Support WNYC!
Have a car you no longer need? Donate it to support WNYC!
Your vehicle donation will support everything that you appreciate from WNYC. We proudly partner with the Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program to make the donation process simple and fast.
When you donate your car, truck, motorcycle, boat, or RV to WNYC, you may be entitled to receive a tax deduction and you’ll be providing critical funding for the journalism and entertainment that WNYC brings you every day.
How to Donate a Car to WNYC:
- Call Toll Free 1-888-899-9287 and speak to one of our vehicle donation specialists. Or click here and complete our online car donation form.
- You will be contacted to schedule a convenient time to pick up your vehicle.
- After your car is sold, you will receive a tax receipt for the value of your donation, and thanks from all of us at WNYC! Get started donating your car.
Stories from our Donors
"I donated my 1999 Acura TL with almost 90,000 miles to WNYC. I have been a listener and a supporter with my daughter for decades. I've been told I can get some money by junking it with the metal recyclers, but it's too good of a car for that. So - donation is where it's at." -Lee in Skaneateles, NY.
"I have owned this car since 1998 when I purchased it new from the dealer. I am sad to part with my car, but WNYC is one of my favorite organizations. I know the donation will be well used." -Gloria in Manhattan
People Also Ask...
How much money from the sale of my donation goes to WNYC?
Working with our trusted donation partner, Advanced Remarketing Services, WNYC receives at least 70% of the gross proceeds—the highest of any car donation program!
Why should I donate my car to WNYC?
It's simple and free. We convert the vehicle into cash, which becomes a welcome donation to WNYC, and you may be entitled to a tax deduction. WNYC offers complete transparency on where your car donation is going, who it’s helping, and how it’s going to get there.
What types of vehicles are accepted? If it doesn’t run, or hasn’t been driven in years, can I still donate it?
We accept most cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, and other motorized vehicles. Exceptions include vehicles whose value would not offset the cost of towing. If you have any questions about what you can donate, please call us toll-free at 1-888-899-9287.
How will the car be picked up?
You will be contacted by a local tow agency to schedule the pick-up of your vehicle. The vehicle will be picked up by a licensed tow company at no cost to you.
How long will it take to pick up my car?
A local tow agent will contact you within two to three business days to arrange your vehicle pick up.
What does WNYC do with the donated cars?
Most cars donated to WNYC are sold to support WNYC's work. If older or junk cars are donated, we make sure they are sustainably recycled.
How much will my potential tax write-off be?
The amount that is tax-deductible is the sale price of the vehicle. If your car sold for less than $500, you can claim the fair market value of the vehicle up to $499. If your car sold for more than $500, you can claim the full sale amount. Before filing your tax write-offs, please consult with your tax advisor on the best way to claim your car donation tax deduction.
Will I get a tax receipt for my donation?
After your car has sold, we’ll email you a tax receipt. If your vehicle sells for more than $500 and you want to claim the full amount when itemizing taxes, an IRS Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes will be mailed to you. This will be your tax receipt for your charitable contribution.
In the state of New York, most car donations require a clear title. If you don’t have a title, you can apply for a duplicate online. If your title has a lien holder listed, call our processing center at 1-888-899-9287 and our team can provide you with the information needed to get the lien released.
Advanced Remarketing Services, Inc. is a paid partner of WNYC to administer this car donation service.