You can start and complete your car donation to Gulf Wheels in St. Petersburg today. If you contact us on a weekday before noon, we can usually arrange same-day pickup in most Tampa Bay metro areas. Call now or complete our secure 2-minute online form and a live coordinator will confirm your vehicle details and schedule the earliest available tow—often today, almost always by the next business day.
Here’s how it works for St. Petersburg donors: you either call Gulf Wheels or start the 2-minute donation form online. A real coordinator (Monday–Saturday) reviews your year, make, model, condition, and exact location—whether you’re in Kenwood, Old Northeast, Shore Acres, Gulfport, or across the bay in Tampa, Clearwater, or Brandon. We dispatch a professional tow truck or flatbed at no cost to you, even if the car won’t start. After your vehicle sells, Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3), mails you a written tax receipt that meets IRS Form 1098-C requirements for donations over $500—typically within 30 days. Your driveway is cleared, your paperwork is handled, and your gift supports services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Your complete donation timeline
Start Your Donation in 2 Minutes
2 minutesEither call Gulf Wheels now or complete the fast online form with your contact info, vehicle year, make, model, and basic condition. As soon as you hit submit or finish the call, your donation is in motion for St. Petersburg and the greater Tampa Bay area.
Talk to a Live Coordinator
5–10 minutesMonday–Saturday, a live coordinator reviews your vehicle and pickup location—whether you’re in Downtown St. Pete, Old Northeast, Pasadena, Pinellas Park, Largo, or Tampa. They confirm that towing is free, answer timing questions, and lock in the earliest pickup window—often same-day if you call before noon.
Free Tow or Flatbed Pickup
Same day or next business dayA licensed tow truck or flatbed comes to your home, workplace, or storage lot in the Tampa Bay region. The vehicle does not need to run—no jump-starts or repairs required. You hand over the keys and signed title (if available), and your driveway or parking space is instantly cleared.
Vehicle Sale and Processing
Up to 30 daysYour car is transported, processed, and sold to maximize its value for Heritage for the Blind. You don’t handle any ads, showings, or negotiations. Gulf Wheels manages everything from logistics to paperwork, keeping your donation as simple and hands-off as possible.
Receive Your IRS-Ready Tax Receipt
Typically within 30 daysOnce the vehicle sells, you receive a written tax receipt by mail. For donations valued over $500, your receipt is structured to satisfy IRS Form 1098-C rules so you can substantiate your deduction when you file your federal return.
Why the process is genuinely fast
Same-day or next-day pickup in most of Tampa Bay
Weekday calls from most St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay locations made before noon can often be picked up the same day. Otherwise, we typically schedule your free tow for the very next business day, subject to local truck availability.
2-minute start from phone or form
You don’t need a long application. Provide a few basics—contact info, vehicle details, and location—by phone or through our 2-minute form, and your donation is officially started with Gulf Wheels right away.
Monday–Saturday live dispatch coordinators
Real people, not just voicemail. From Monday through Saturday, coordinators are on hand to confirm details and dispatch trucks across St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, and Tampa, so your car can move quickly from "sitting" to "picked up."
Non-running and damaged cars are welcome
Your vehicle does not need to run, pass inspection, or even have all its parts. We send a tow truck or flatbed at no cost to you, so junked, wrecked, or non-starting cars can still be donated with zero repair expense.
No inspections or prep work required
Skip detailing, emissions tests, and private buyer inspections. We accept your car as-is. Just remove your personal items, have your title if available, and be ready at your chosen pickup time in St. Petersburg or anywhere in Tampa Bay.