Turn your Car into Wishes in Connecticut!
Turn your unused vehicle into a life-changing experience. By donating your car, boat, or RV to Make-A-Wish Connecticut. Your vehicle donation provides vital funds needed to grant wishes for children in Connecticut facing critical illnesses. It’s a simple way to clear out your driveway while making a massive impact—plus, you’ll receive a tax deduction for your generosity.
Donate your car, boat, or RV to Make-A-Wish
You can help grant a life-changing wish for a child in Connecticut. If you live in Stamford, Hartford, New Haven, Fairfield or any town or city in CT your donation can help a child with a critical illness. Your vehicle donation gives “Wish Kids” the chance to experience hope, reclaim their childhood, and create joyful memories that stay with them forever.
Donate Your Car in Connecticut in 3 Easy Steps
Step 1: Provide Vehicle Information
Complete the Make-A-Wish vehicle donation form to provide the necessary details about your vehicle, including the VIN, year, make, model, and condition. Your contribution helps transform lives, one wish at a time.
Step 2: Schedule Free Car Pick Up
Provide some information about yourself and where the vehicle will be picked up. A local tow agent will contact you within 2-3 business days to schedule a pickup time most convenient for you.
Step 3: Track Your Donation & Get Receipt
After you submit your Make-A-Wish vehicle donation, you’ll receive a confirmation email with access to your Donor Console. Within the console, you’ll be able to track the progress of your donation, upload necessary documents, and find helpful tax and title information. Once your vehicle is sold, you will receive a final confirmation email that includes your official tax receipt.
WHAT CAN I DONATE?
We gratefully accept all car donations throughout Connecticut. We also accept trucks, motorcycles, boats, snowmobiles, trailers and recreational vehicles. Boats, planes, RVs, and trailers may require a call to see if they meet minimum criteria.
CAN I STILL DONATE MY CAR IF THE ENGINE IS MISSING?
This is a case by case decision. We accept running and non-running vehicles, but if it is missing large parts (i.e., an engine), it may be sold to a dealer or recycled. Although we will try, we cannot guarantee it will be accepted.
WHAT IF MY VEHICLE ISN'T RUNNING?
Your vehicle does not have to be running, but it must be whole and have four inflated tires so it can be moved by our towing operators. You will be asked to explain the condition of the vehicle. In rare cases, we are unable to accept a vehicle donation when the costs of transport and processing fees exceed the auction value of the vehicle.
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE A MAKE-A-WISH CONNECTICUT
1. Experience
Donating your vehicle to your Make-A-Wish Connecticut makes sure that your impact is used locally. If you are donating in Fairfield, Capitol Planning, Hartford or New Haven County donating directly to Make-A-Wish Connecticut is the best way to go.
2. Transparency
We are proud to accept both running and non-running vehicles. And guess what? Your vehicle can be new, lightly used, or in the end-of-life stage. Whatever you donate, rest assured that we will deliver the optimal amount of cash to your chosen Make-A-Wish chapter, AND that your donation will make a positive difference on the environment!
3. Return to Charity
Most car donation programs operate under a veil of secrecy by not disclosing business practices and misrepresenting sales proceeds. Unlike many other car donation programs where 70% of “NET” is returned to charity, ARS Car Donation Services delivers 60-80% of every gross dollar to each Make-A-Wish Chapter.
WHAT IF I CAN'T FIND MY TITLE?
If you can’t find your title, you may need to get a duplicate title WE CAN HELP to apply for a duplicate through your respective state. Visit our State Title Requirements page to find your state’s duplicate title application.
WHAT ARE MY COSTS?
Great news! There are no costs to you or your charity. Every donation is free and easy
WILL I RECEIVE A TAX DEDUCTION?
Yes! If you itemize taxes, the deductible amount of your car donation is equal to the sale price of your car. If your car sold for less than $500, you can claim the fair market value up to $499. See our Tax Tips page for more information.
When you donate a car, truck, boat, RV, or other vehicle to Make-A-Wish Connecticut, you can help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Connnecticut Make-A-Wish® Car Donation Center
56 Commerce Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611
855-CAR-WISH (855-227-9474) | Donate in CT