If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area and need your car gone fast, AutoBay Alliance can usually pick it up the same day when you call before noon on a weekday. In nearly every corner of the Bay—from the Richmond and Sunset, to SoMa and Mission Bay, to Daly City, Oakland, and Berkeley—our towing partners are ready to move quickly. When same-day isn’t available, we nearly always get your vehicle within 24–48 hours anywhere in the U.S.
The process is simple: you’ll need a signed title in hand, but your car does not need to run, drive, or pass inspection. Our partner dispatch, serving Heritage for the Blind (EIN 58-2164446), schedules your free licensed tow truck Monday through Saturday. We come to your home, office, or storage spot—whether that’s a tight driveway in Noe Valley, a garage in Pacific Heights, a curb space in Oakland’s Temescal, or parking in South San Francisco. For truly urgent deadlines—insurance lapsing, move-out tomorrow, HOA notices—call us instead of just filling out the form so we can lock in the fastest available pickup window for you.
Your complete donation timeline
Start your donation (2 minutes)
2 minutesCall AutoBay Alliance or complete the quick online form with your contact details, vehicle location, and basic car info. Have your title nearby so we can confirm that you’re ready. If timing is critical, calling lets us confirm same-day Bay Area pickup on the spot.
Confirm pickup time with dispatch
5–10 minutesOur Heritage for the Blind dispatch team reviews your info and checks availability. In most San Francisco metro areas, calling before noon on a weekday means same-day pickup; otherwise, we’ll lock in the earliest 24–48 hour window that works for you, Monday through Saturday.
Prepare your car and title
10–15 minutesRemove personal items from the car, clear out the trunk and glove box, and have your signed title ready. The vehicle doesn’t need to run or pass inspection—just be accessible for the tow truck in your driveway, street spot, or garage in San Francisco or surrounding cities.
Free tow truck pickup at your location
20–30 minutes on-siteA licensed tow truck arrives at your San Francisco Bay Area address—whether that’s the Marina, Twin Peaks, Daly City, Oakland, or San Leandro. We handle all loading. You hand over the title and keys, sign the simple paperwork, and your car is on its way at no cost to you.
Donation processed and vehicle sold
Varies by saleYour donated vehicle is transported, evaluated, and sold. Proceeds support Heritage for the Blind’s services for people who are blind or visually impaired. You don’t deal with buyers, smog checks, or repairs—our team handles everything from here on out.
Receive your tax deduction receipt
Within a few weeks of saleAfter the vehicle is sold, you receive a tax receipt from Heritage for the Blind. This documents the gross sale price for your federal income tax deduction. For donations valued over the IRS threshold, you may use Form 1098-C when filing your taxes.
Why the process is genuinely fast
Same-day in most SF Bay Area metros
Call before noon on a weekday and we can usually schedule a same-day pickup in many San Francisco neighborhoods and nearby cities like Oakland, Berkeley, and Daly City. When that’s not possible, we prioritize a 24–48 hour pickup window.
2-minute start from your phone or laptop
You can begin your donation in about two minutes with a quick call or simple online form. Share your basic vehicle details and location, and dispatch will take it from there—no listings, no showings, no haggling with buyers.
Monday–Saturday dispatch scheduling
Pickup scheduling runs Monday through Saturday, giving you more options to match move-out dates, insurance cutoffs, or garage deadlines. Weekday mornings typically offer the best chance at same-day pickup across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Non-running and damaged cars are OK
Your vehicle does not have to run, drive, or pass a smog or safety inspection. Whether it’s been sitting in a Mission District garage for years or is disabled in an Outer Sunset driveway, our licensed tow truck will handle the heavy lifting.
No inspections or repairs required
You don’t need to fix anything, get a mechanic’s check, or prepare the car for sale. As long as you have a signed title and the vehicle is accessible for towing, we can move fast and get it out of your space at no cost.