Donate your car in Kentucky today with pickup in 24 hours

You can start and complete your Kentucky car donation today. Fill out Ride for Good’s 2-minute form or call now for same-day pickup in most metro areas, or next-business-day pickup everywhere else.

Ready to donate your car in Kentucky today? With Ride for Good, you can start and complete your donation right now in just 2 minutes. A live coordinator from Heritage for the Blind is available Monday through Saturday to confirm your vehicle details and schedule your free pickup. In most Kentucky metro areas—Louisville, Lexington, Northern Kentucky/Covington, Bowling Green—weekday calls before noon can be picked up the same day. Otherwise, we’ll get you on the schedule for the next business day.

Here’s exactly how it works in Kentucky: start by calling or using our fast online form. A coordinator reviews your car’s year, make, model, condition, and exact location—whether you’re in the Highlands or Fern Creek in Louisville, Hamburg or Beaumont in Lexington, around Florence or Newport in Northern Kentucky, or in smaller communities from Elizabethtown to Pikeville. Your car does not need to run; we send a flatbed at no cost. We tow the vehicle, handle all paperwork with Heritage for the Blind (a 501(c)(3)), and after it sells—typically within 30 days—you receive a written tax receipt that meets IRS Form 1098-C requirements for donations over $500.

Your complete donation timeline

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Start your donation in 2 minutes

2 minutes

Right now, call Ride for Good or start the quick online form. Share your basic info and your car’s year, make, model, and mileage. Whether you’re in Louisville, Lexington, Owensboro, or Ashland, this is all we need to open your donation and move immediately to scheduling pickup.

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Live coordinator schedules your pickup

5–10 minutes

Monday–Saturday, a Heritage for the Blind coordinator calls to confirm your vehicle’s condition and exact location—driveway, street, or shop. For most Kentucky metro donors who contact us before noon on a weekday, we can often arrange same-day pickup; otherwise, you’ll get the next-business-day time window.

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Free towing from your Kentucky location

Same day or next business day

Our towing partner arrives at your home, work, or storage lot—whether that’s St. Matthews, Nicholasville, Erlanger, or Paducah. Your car does not need to start. We provide flatbed service at no cost. You hand over the keys and signed title, and your driveway or parking spot is instantly cleared.

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Donation processed and vehicle sold

Typically within 30 days

Your vehicle is transported, processed, and sold to benefit Heritage for the Blind’s programs for people who are blind or visually impaired. You don’t deal with buyers, ads, or repairs. We handle all logistics behind the scenes, from auction arrangements to final sale documentation.

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Receive your IRS-compliant tax receipt

Within about 30 days of pickup

Once your car sells, Ride for Good sends you a written tax receipt. For donations valued over $500, this receipt satisfies IRS Form 1098-C requirements, helping you claim a deduction when you file. Keep it with your Kentucky state and federal tax records for your next return.

Why the process is genuinely fast

Same-day or next-day Kentucky pickup

When you contact us before noon on a weekday, same-day pickup is available in most Kentucky metro areas such as Louisville, Lexington, and Northern Kentucky. Otherwise, we schedule the very next business day so your car is gone fast.

2-minute start from anywhere in Kentucky

Whether you’re in Bowling Green, Richmond, Frankfort, or a rural county, the online form or a quick phone call is all it takes to lock in your donation today. No lengthy applications—just the basics about your car and location.

Monday–Saturday live dispatch

You don’t have to wait for a call back days later. Heritage for the Blind coordinators are available Monday through Saturday to confirm details, answer title questions, and secure the earliest available tow time that fits your schedule.

Non-running and damaged cars welcome

Your car does not have to run or pass any test. We can pick up vehicles with dead batteries, bad transmissions, or accident damage anywhere in Kentucky using free flatbed service, so you can donate without paying for repairs or jump-starts.

No inspections, emissions, or showings

You skip the hassles of selling: no emissions checks, no stranger test drives, and no bargaining. Once you schedule, the tow truck comes directly to you, handles loading, and you’re done—just sign the title and keep your tax receipt.

FAQ

Can I really start and complete my car donation today in Kentucky?
Yes. You can start and fully set up your donation right now. In about 2 minutes, you can submit the form or call. A live coordinator will confirm details and schedule your pickup. In most Kentucky metro areas, weekday calls before noon often qualify for same-day towing; otherwise, we book the next business day.
How fast can you pick up my car in Louisville or Lexington?
In Louisville and Lexington, if you contact Ride for Good before noon on a weekday, we can often arrange same-day pickup, depending on tow truck availability. Later calls, weekends, or outlying suburbs are usually scheduled for the next business day. Your coordinator will give you the earliest specific window when you call or submit the form.
What if I’m in a smaller town or rural part of Kentucky?
We can still move quickly. Many areas outside major cities—such as Elizabethtown, Somerset, London, or Murray—are typically picked up within 24–48 business hours. When you start your donation, share your exact address, and we’ll match you with the fastest available local towing partner and confirm your time frame on the spot.
Does my car need to run or be inspected first?
No. Your car does not need to start, drive, or pass any inspection. We provide free towing, including flatbed service, for non-running or damaged vehicles anywhere in Kentucky. Just tell the coordinator the actual condition—sitting in a driveway, barn, or repair shop—and we’ll plan the right equipment. You won’t pay for diagnostics or emissions tests.
When and how will I get my tax receipt for the donation?
After your vehicle is picked up, it is processed and sold for the benefit of Heritage for the Blind. Once it sells—typically within about 30 days—we mail you a written tax receipt. For donations over $500, this receipt meets IRS Form 1098-C requirements, so you can claim your charitable deduction when you file your federal and Kentucky state taxes.
What do I need ready before the tow truck arrives?
To keep things fast, have your car keys and Kentucky title available, and remove personal items from the vehicle. The tow driver will guide you on signing the title over. You don’t need cash, repairs, or cleaning—once the car is loaded, your donation is complete, and you’ll be all set to receive your tax receipt after the sale.
Who actually benefits from my car donation through Ride for Good?
Your donation supports Heritage for the Blind, a registered 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 58-2164446) that funds services and programs for people who are blind or visually impaired. Ride for Good handles your car donation quickly and efficiently so the vehicle can be sold and the proceeds directed to this cause, while you receive your IRS-compliant tax receipt.

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If you’re ready to see your driveway cleared and your Kentucky car donation locked in today, this is the moment to act. Call Ride for Good now or start the 2-minute online form to reach a live Heritage for the Blind coordinator. In most Kentucky metro areas, we can arrange same-day weekday pickup when you contact us before noon, or next-business-day service almost everywhere else. Your towing is free, your car doesn’t need to run, and you’ll receive a written tax receipt—meeting IRS Form 1098-C rules for donations over $500—within about 30 days of pickup.

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