If you’re in the Birmingham Metro and need your car gone fast, Heartfelt Rides can usually arrange same-day pickup when you call before noon on a weekday. In virtually every Birmingham-area neighborhood, we can get you a free tow within 24–48 hours, even if the vehicle won’t start, has failed inspection, or has been sitting in the driveway for months. You’ll receive a tax receipt for your donation supporting Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) helping people who are blind or visually impaired.
The process is built for urgency. You’ll need a signed title ready. Then either call us for the fastest same-day slot or complete our 2-minute online form. Our licensed towing partner will meet you at your address in places like Hoover, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Trussville, Gardendale, or right in downtown Birmingham. Dispatch runs Monday through Saturday, and the driver will handle all towing paperwork on the spot. Your car does not need to run, drive, or pass inspection. We tow it free, you clear your space or meet your move-out or insurance deadline, and we send you a donation tax receipt by mail after the vehicle is sold.
Your complete donation timeline
Reach out for fastest pickup
2 minutesIn the Birmingham Metro, calling Heartfelt Rides is best for true same-day needs. Have your VIN and location ready. If you’re not racing the clock, you can also submit the quick online form in about two minutes to lock in a 24–48 hour pickup window.
Confirm your title and pickup window
5–10 minutesOur team confirms that you have a signed Alabama title and basic vehicle details. We then check same-day tow availability around Birmingham, from Hoover and Bessemer to Trussville and Mountain Brook, and give you the earliest pickup window, often later that same day when you call before noon on weekdays.
Free tow truck arrives at your address
15–30 minutes onsiteA licensed tow truck comes directly to your home, office, or storage lot—whether you’re in downtown Birmingham, Homewood, Pelham, or Alabaster. Your vehicle does not need to run or pass inspection. The driver verifies your ID and title, has you sign the tow paperwork, and loads the car at no cost to you.
Driveway cleared and keys handed over
5 minutesOnce the vehicle is hooked up, you hand over the keys and title, and the tow truck leaves. Your driveway, carport, street spot, or garage space is suddenly open—often the very same day you called. You can immediately cancel insurance or finish your move without the car holding you back.
Donation processed and tax receipt mailed
2–6 weeks after pickupHeartfelt Rides processes your donation to benefit Heritage for the Blind. After the vehicle is sold, we mail you a tax receipt you can use for your federal return. For deductions over the IRS threshold, you’ll use Form 1098-C with the documentation we provide.
Why the process is genuinely fast
Same-day pickup in Birmingham Metro
When you call before early afternoon on a weekday, we can often dispatch a tow truck for same-day pickup across much of the Birmingham Metro, including Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Trussville, and surrounding communities.
Start your donation in 2 minutes
Whether you’re calling from downtown Birmingham or the suburbs, it only takes about two minutes to start your donation. A quick call is best for urgent same-day needs; otherwise, our simple online form locks in your 24–48 hour pickup.
Monday–Saturday dispatch for flexibility
Heartfelt Rides works with dispatch that runs Monday through Saturday, giving you more options to match your moving date, lease end, or insurance deadline. We’ll work to fit your schedule with the earliest available tow window.
Non-running and failed-inspection cars OK
Your car does not need to start, run, or pass Alabama inspection to qualify for same-day or next-day pickup. Wrecked, sitting, or non-drivable vehicles are fine—we’ll still arrange a free tow from your Birmingham-area address.
No repairs or emissions needed
There’s no need to put another dollar into the car. Skip repairs, emissions tests, and detailing. We accept vehicles as-is, tow them at no charge, and you still receive a donation tax receipt after the vehicle is sold.