In Greater New Orleans, most Crescent Wheels donors go from first contact to an empty driveway in 24–48 hours—and in many cases, we can arrange a same‑day pickup. You start with a quick 2‑minute form or phone call. From there, our coordinator schedules a free tow, often for later today or the next business day, depending on your neighborhood and the time you reach us. You hand over the title at pickup, and your car is gone—no haggling, no repairs, no waiting around.
Crescent Wheels serves donors across the metro: from Lakeview, Gentilly, Mid-City, the French Quarter, and Uptown to Algiers, New Orleans East, Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harvey, and beyond. Once you submit your info, our team—working Monday through Saturday—matches you with the nearest tow partner to clear your driveway fast, even if the vehicle doesn’t run. After it’s sold, Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) supporting people who are blind or visually impaired, sends your written tax acknowledgment. If you’re ready to have that car gone within a day or two, start the 2‑minute form now and we’ll take it from there.
Your complete donation timeline
Start with a 2‑Minute Form or Call
2 minutesShare your basic vehicle and contact info online or by phone—no inspection, photos, or VIN lookup required to begin. In about two minutes, you’ll give us what we need to jump‑start your donation and check same‑day or next‑day pickup options in Greater New Orleans.
Pickup Scheduled in Minutes
10–30 minutes after contactA Crescent Wheels coordinator quickly reviews your details and contacts you to lock in a pickup time. In most of New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, and nearby suburbs, we can offer same‑day or next‑business‑day slots with flexible windows Monday through Saturday.
Free Tow Truck Arrives at Your Address
Same‑day or within 24–48 hoursOur towing partner comes right to your home, work, or storage lot—whether you’re in Uptown, Lakeview, Gentilly, Algiers, New Orleans East, or the Westbank. There’s no cost to you, and non‑running or damaged cars are fine. You don’t need to clean or prep the vehicle.
Sign Over the Title and Clear Your Driveway
10–15 minutes at pickupAt pickup, you sign the title to complete the donation. If needed, we’ll explain where to sign and what to keep. In a few minutes, the car is on the truck and your driveway, curb, or parking spot is finally clear—usually within 24–48 hours of your first contact.
Receive Your Tax Acknowledgment
Within a few business days of saleAfter your vehicle is sold, Heritage for the Blind mails or emails your written tax acknowledgment. You can use it when filing your return; for deductions over the IRS threshold, you’ll attach Form 1098‑C. Your quick donation turns into real support for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Why the process is genuinely fast
2‑Minute Donation Start
You can launch your donation from your phone or laptop in about two minutes. Just basic contact and vehicle info—no lengthy forms, quotes, or inspections—so we can immediately move to scheduling your New Orleans pickup.
Same‑Day or 24–48 Hour Pickup
In most of Greater New Orleans, including Metairie, Kenner, and the Westbank, we can often send a tow truck the same day or by the next business day. Most donors see their driveway cleared within 24–48 hours.
Monday–Saturday Dispatch
Our coordinators work Monday through Saturday with flexible pickup windows. That means more chances to grab a fast slot that fits your work schedule, school run, or French Quarter commute—without waiting for a specific day of the week.
Non‑Running and Damaged Cars Welcome
If it won’t start, has a flat, or has been sitting in a New Orleans driveway for years, we can still tow it at no charge. No repairs or jump‑start needed; our truck handles everything so you can be done in one visit.
No Inspection or Cleaning Needed
You don’t have to detail the car, fix dents, or pass any pre‑donation inspection. We schedule based on your basic description, then remove the car as‑is, so nothing slows down your 24–48 hour path to an empty driveway.