Can You Donate a Vehicle That Does Not Run in Brooklyn?
Yes. We accept cars, trucks and motorcycles in any condition through our Brooklyn car donation program, including vehicles that do not run. If your vehicle has stopped working, its condition does not have to end your plans to donate. You can contact us to begin without first getting it running.
At Troops Relief Fund, we arrange pickup and towing at no cost to you. You do not need to work out how to drive a nonrunning vehicle to us. We arrange a convenient pickup time and location with you.
Cars, trucks and motorcycles in any condition
A vehicle does not have to be ready for everyday driving to be worth discussing with us. Our acceptance of cars, trucks and motorcycles in any condition includes those that no longer start or have been sitting unused. Whether you have a car you stopped driving, a truck that no longer runs or a motorcycle awaiting repairs, you can begin by telling us what you have.
You do not need a detailed mechanical explanation just to start the conversation. Describe what you already know in ordinary language. For example, you might tell us when you last used the vehicle and what happened when you last tried to start it. If you have questions about its condition and donation, ask us directly.
What to share when you contact us
A few notes can help you explain your situation clearly. Consider having these details nearby when you call or complete the donation form:
- The vehicle type, make, model and year, if you know them.
- Whether it currently starts or runs.
- Any condition concerns you want to discuss.
- Where the vehicle is located in Brooklyn.
- Times that would be convenient for you to discuss pickup.
These are useful conversation starters, not a request to diagnose the vehicle. If you are deciding whether to spend time investigating a problem before reaching out, you can speak with us first about donating it as it stands.
How we arrange your donation
Start your Brooklyn car donation online or call us at 1-646-402-6102. When you call, we collect the information needed to schedule pickup. After an online donation request, we contact you within about 24 hours to arrange pickup.
Tell us where the vehicle is and when you are available. We work with you to choose a convenient time, and we arrange the pickup and towing at zero cost to you. You can also use that conversation to ask questions about the next steps.
What happens to a nonrunning donation?
We sell donated vehicles at auction or recycle them into new materials. Proceeds from those activities benefit charities partnered with Troops Relief Fund. Our work supports assistance dogs for veterans, packages for troops serving overseas and local Wounded Warrior Project efforts.
A vehicle you can no longer use can still contribute through donation. If a nonrunning car, truck or motorcycle is taking up space and you are ready to let it go, call us at 1-646-402-6102. Tell us about your vehicle, ask your condition questions and let us help you begin.
