Need your car gone fast in Greater New Orleans? With Crescent Wheels, same-day pickup is often available when you call before noon on a weekday, and next-day pickup is available virtually anywhere in the country. Your vehicle does not need to run, drive, or pass inspection. A licensed tow truck comes to your address, picks up your car for free, and you receive a donation receipt for your taxes—usually within a few days of pickup.
We partner with Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) organization serving people who are blind or visually impaired (EIN 58-2164446). Dispatch operates Monday through Saturday, coordinating fast, free towing across Greater New Orleans—from Lakeview, Gentilly, and Mid-City to Algiers, New Orleans East, Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, and beyond. Just have your signed title ready, choose the best time window for today or tomorrow, and we’ll handle the rest. Whether your insurance is about to lapse, you’re moving out of a French Quarter apartment, or you just need the driveway cleared in Harvey or Marrero, Crescent Wheels makes donating your car fast, local, and simple.
Your complete donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesCall Crescent Wheels for the fastest same-day scheduling, or submit the quick online form any time. Share your contact info, basic vehicle details, and your New Orleans pickup address—whether it’s Uptown, Bywater, Metairie, or Kenner. Tell us if you need same-day or next-day service so dispatch can prioritize your tow.
Confirm timing and title details
5–10 minutesA scheduling specialist reviews your request, confirms that same-day is possible in your area, and locks in the earliest available pickup window—often today if you called before noon on a weekday. We verify you have a signed title ready at the property so the driver can complete the donation in one quick visit.
Free tow truck arrives at your address
15–30 minutes at pickupA licensed tow truck comes to your home, workplace, or storage lot anywhere in Greater New Orleans. The car does not need to run or pass inspection. You hand over the signed title and keys (if available), sign a simple release, and watch your driveway, curb, or parking spot open up on the spot.
Vehicle is processed for Heritage for the Blind
1–3 business daysYour vehicle is transported, evaluated, and sold or recycled as appropriate. Proceeds support Heritage for the Blind’s work for people who are blind or visually impaired. You don’t handle any paperwork with buyers, storage, or towing—Crescent Wheels and our partners take care of everything behind the scenes.
Receive your tax-deduction receipt
2–4 weeksAfter your vehicle is processed, you’ll receive a donation acknowledgment you can use for your taxes. For eligible donations over the IRS threshold, you’ll use Form 1098-C with your return. Keep this with your records to claim your charitable deduction for the year your New Orleans car was picked up.
Why the process is genuinely fast
Same-day pickup in most metro areas
In Greater New Orleans, Crescent Wheels can often schedule same-day towing when you call before early afternoon on a weekday. Next-day pickup is available in virtually all 50 states, so you’re not stuck waiting for your car to be removed.
Start in under 2 minutes
You can begin your donation in less than two minutes by calling or using the online form. A quick call is best for truly urgent pickups, letting our team fast-track your request and lock in the earliest time window available.
Monday–Saturday dispatch
Dispatch operates Monday through Saturday, giving you flexible options if you’re moving, your insurance is expiring, or you need the garage cleared fast. We work around your New Orleans schedule to find the earliest practical tow slot.
Non-running and damaged cars welcome
Your car does not need to start, drive, or be inspected. We accept non-running, wrecked, or failed-emissions vehicles. The licensed tow truck loads your vehicle where it sits, so you can donate even if it’s been parked for months.
No inspection, repairs, or costs
There’s no inspection or repair required, and you never pay for towing. Crescent Wheels covers the logistics, and you receive a donation receipt for your taxes after pickup, with potential deductions documented using IRS Form 1098-C when applicable.