A Busy Donor’s Shortlist for Starting a Car Donation
Starting a Staten Island car donation can begin with one short note: what vehicle you have, where it is parked, when pickup would suit you, and what you want to ask us. You can then call Troops Relief Fund or complete our online donation form. We accept cars, trucks and motorcycles, including vehicles that do not run, and arrange pickup and towing at no cost to you.
Five things to decide or gather before contacting us
- Write down the vehicle basics. Note the vehicle type, make, model and approximate year if you know them. Add whether it runs and any condition details you want to discuss. A few plain-language notes can make the conversation easier.
- Note its current location. Write down the Staten Island address where the vehicle is parked and whether it is in a driveway, garage or curbside space. Include useful details such as a shared driveway or a nearby landmark so you can explain the location clearly.
- Choose some convenient pickup windows. Look at your calendar and identify times that would work around your responsibilities. Keep those preferences handy when we discuss pickup arrangements with you.
- Choose phone or online. Call if you would like to talk through questions as you begin. Use our online donation form if you prefer to start by entering your information. Choose the option that fits your day.
- Keep your questions together. Make a short list of anything you want to ask about the vehicle, pickup location or next steps. Keeping those questions beside your vehicle notes can help you cover everything in one conversation.
What happens after you reach out?
Call us at 1-646-402-6102 to discuss your donation and schedule pickup. If you complete our online donation form, we contact you within 24 hours to arrange pickup. That contact is for scheduling; choose pickup preferences that fit your calendar rather than planning around an assumed collection time.
We arrange a convenient pickup time and location with you, and pickup and towing are at no cost to you. Tell us whether the vehicle runs when you contact us. A nonrunning car, truck or motorcycle can still be donated through our program.
Keep a small follow-up list
Once pickup is arranged, consider setting a reminder to collect personal belongings from the vehicle. Check the glove compartment, storage pockets and trunk for items you want to keep. If your availability or the vehicle’s location changes, contact us to discuss the arrangements.
We mail a donation receipt after receiving your vehicle. Choose a place to keep it with your donation records so it is easy to find later.
Put your shortlist to use
We sell donated vehicles at auction or recycle them into new materials. Proceeds benefit charities partnered with Troops Relief Fund, supporting work for military personnel and veterans.
Ready to begin? Start your Staten Island car donation online, or call us at 1-646-402-6102. Keep your vehicle notes, pickup preferences and questions nearby, and we can discuss the next steps with you.
