When you donate a car with Desert Drive in Las Vegas, we actually come to you. Whether you’re in Summerlin, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Spring Valley, or right off the Strip, your pickup is genuinely free — no tow fees, no surprise charges, ever. A local towing partner brings a flatbed or hook-and-chain truck, loads your vehicle (running or not), and hauls it away at no cost to you. The tow is paid from the charity’s sale proceeds and is never billed back.
Here’s how it works in the Las Vegas Valley: you call us or submit the online form, choose a pickup window that fits your schedule, and leave the signed Nevada title and keys in an agreed spot with the vehicle. Our towing partner coordinates routes across areas like Enterprise, Paradise, Centennial Hills, and Green Valley. Most pick-ups happen within a few business days, though very rural addresses outside the main valley can take a bit longer. It’s simple: you clear your driveway, support services for people who are blind or visually impaired, and get a tax receipt — all without leaving home.
How to schedule your free local pickup
1. Tell us about your vehicle and location
Start by calling Desert Drive or filling out our secure online form with your Las Vegas-area address, basic vehicle details, and whether it runs. Let us know if you’re in a condo, gated community, or tighter street area like downtown or the Arts District so we can plan the right tow truck.
2. Choose a pickup window that works for you
Our team checks local tow routes across the Las Vegas Valley and offers a pickup window, usually within a few business days. We work around your schedule as much as possible, whether you’re in Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, or near the Strip. You’ll get a confirmed date and time window from our towing partner.
3. Prepare your title, keys, and access
Before pickup day, remove personal items and license plates, and sign your Nevada title as the seller. Place the title and keys in a secure, agreed-upon spot inside the vehicle or hand them to the driver if you’ll be home. If there’s a gate, guardhouse, or parking garage, share any codes or instructions with us in advance.
4. Park the vehicle for easy tow-truck access
Park your vehicle in a spot a flatbed can reach, such as a driveway, open curb space, or accessible lot. In tighter neighborhoods like Downtown Las Vegas or older streets near Fremont, try to avoid low overhangs or tight alleys. The easier the access, the faster and smoother your free pickup will be.
5. Our local towing partner picks up your car for $0
A local tow operator arrives in the confirmed window, loads your vehicle (running or not), and collects the signed title and keys. You don’t pay a dime for towing — the cost is covered by the charity from sale proceeds. After pickup, Desert Drive processes your donation and mails you a tax receipt, typically for at least $500.
6. Receive your tax receipt and finalize your donation
Once your car is sold, you receive a written tax receipt for your records. For donations over $500, you’ll use IRS Form 1098-C with your tax preparer. Your gift supports Heritage for the Blind’s services for people who are blind or visually impaired, all from a simple, hassle-free pickup from your Las Vegas home.
Local pickup gotchas
Tight parking, alleys, or low clearances on city streets
Tip: Downtown Las Vegas, Chinatown, and older neighborhoods sometimes have narrow alleys, low carports, or crowded curb parking. If a flatbed can’t safely reach the car, pickup may be delayed. Whenever possible, park in a driveway or open street space and tell us about overhangs, carports, or tight turns when you schedule.
Gated communities, guard shacks, and access codes
Tip: Many areas like Summerlin, Rhodes Ranch, and parts of Henderson use gated entries or guards. Forgetting to leave our driver on the access list or share gate codes can cause missed pickups. When you schedule, provide any codes, gate phone numbers, or instructions so the tow truck can get in without you needing to be there.
HOA rules and overnight or permit-only parking
Tip: Some HOAs in places like Green Valley, Inspirada, and Seven Hills restrict visible parked vehicles or require permits for street parking. If your vehicle is in guest or street parking, check HOA or permit rules so the truck can legally access it. A quick call to your HOA ahead of time often prevents ticket or tow conflicts on pickup day.
Very rural or outlying Nevada addresses
Tip: If you’re outside the core Las Vegas Valley — toward Pahrump, Boulder City outskirts, or more rural Clark County — routing takes longer. Tow companies group rural runs to keep it efficient. Expect a slightly longer window and be flexible on dates; we’ll still pick up for free, but it may take more than just a couple of business days.
If at-home pickup is tricky
If at-home pickup is tricky for your situation — maybe your HOA is strict, your vehicle is in a paid garage on the Strip, or street access is extremely tight — we can usually offer alternatives. In some parts of the Las Vegas Valley, our towing partner may arrange to meet you at a nearby open lot, side street, or workplace where a flatbed can safely load the vehicle. In select cases, you may also be able to drive the car directly to a designated drop-off location. Call Desert Drive, explain your exact parking setup, and we’ll find the simplest option that still keeps your donation completely free.
Las Vegas pickup coverage
Desert Drive serves the entire Las Vegas Valley, including Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, Enterprise, Paradise, Spring Valley, Sunrise Manor, and surrounding Clark County communities. We also reach nearby areas like Boulder City and, with extra routing time, more rural parts of southern Nevada. Pickups within dense areas like the Strip corridor and suburban neighborhoods often happen within a few business days; outlying and rural spots may take a bit longer. For Nevada DMV rules, you’ll typically remove your plates before pickup and sign your Nevada title to transfer ownership. Always check current DMV guidance or ask them directly if you’re unsure.