If your car in New Hampshire has dents, rust, a cracked windshield, accident damage, or storm damage, you can still donate it. WheelWise helps you donate to Heritage for the Blind, which accepts cars in any cosmetic condition. You don’t need to fix the bodywork, replace glass, or make the car driveable. We arrange free pickup anywhere in New Hampshire—whether you’re in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Portsmouth, the Lakes Region, or up in the North Country.
Here’s how it works: we collect some basic information about your damaged vehicle, schedule a free pickup (running or not), and sell it as-is. The donation value is based on what the car actually sells for, not how it looks. Body damage may mean a lower sale price, and therefore a smaller deduction, but you’re still guaranteed a tax receipt for at least $500. If it sells for more than $500, you’ll use IRS Form 1098-C for the higher amount. Your beat-up commuter from Dover, a rusted truck in Keene, or a hail-dented sedan in Rochester can all support services for people who are blind or visually impaired—without you spending a dollar on repairs.
How to get your free pickup scheduled
1. Tell us about your damaged vehicle in New Hampshire
Go online or call WheelWise and share basic details: year, make, model, where the car is located, and the type of body damage (dents, rust, cracked glass, accident or storm damage). This helps us plan towing and estimate how your vehicle will likely be sold, whether it’s sitting in a driveway in Manchester or a barn in the Monadnock Region.
2. Schedule your free pickup, running or not
We arrange a local tow at no cost to you anywhere in New Hampshire—from Portsmouth and Hampton to Lebanon, Berlin, or the Seacoast. The car can be non-running and heavily damaged; just make sure we can access it. You pick a convenient time window, and our towing partner comes to you. No repairs, inspections, or emissions tests are required in advance.
3. We tow the car and sell it as-is
On pickup day, you hand over the keys (if you have them) and signed title. Our team handles the rest. Your car is sold as-is, in its current cosmetic or structural condition. It may go to auction, a recycler, or a buyer who can use parts. The sale price—not appearance—determines your donation value and the amount reported for your tax deduction.
4. Heritage for the Blind receives the proceeds
Sale proceeds, after necessary processing costs, go to Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) that supports people who are blind or visually impaired. Even a rusty SUV from Claremont or a hail-dented sedan from Laconia can help fund vital programs. Your damaged vehicle becomes a practical way to clear space, avoid repair bills, and support a meaningful cause close to home.
5. You receive your tax receipt and keep records
After the vehicle sells, we mail you a tax receipt. You’re guaranteed documentation for at least $500; if the sale exceeds $500, we provide the information you need for IRS Form 1098-C. Keep the receipt with your tax records. Talk with your tax advisor about how to claim the deduction on your federal return based on your individual situation.
Potential complications to watch for
Heavier structural damage can lower your final deduction
Tip: Severe collision or frame damage doesn’t disqualify your car, but it usually reduces the sale price. Your deduction is based on actual sale proceeds, not on book value or what you paid. You’ll still get a minimum $500 receipt, but be prepared that a badly wrecked car may not generate a larger deduction.
We still need proper title, even with a wrecked car
Tip: New Hampshire generally requires a valid title to complete a donation, even for a rusted or totaled vehicle. If the title is missing, contact the NH DMV in Concord or your local DMV office to ask about a duplicate before scheduling pickup. Having the title ready helps avoid delays on the tow and your tax paperwork.
Access issues can delay or prevent towing
Tip: Your car can be non-running, but the tow truck must be able to safely reach it. If it’s in a tight backyard in Nashua, buried in snow in Littleton, or stuck off a dirt road, mention that when you donate. Moving obstacles or plowing a path ahead of time can prevent rescheduling and get your vehicle picked up faster.
Personal items and plates often get overlooked
Tip: Damaged vehicles often sit for months and accumulate belongings. Before pickup, remove registration, plates (if you plan to return them), toll transponders, and personal items. This is especially important if the car was in an accident or storm and things were moved around. It’s much harder to retrieve items once the tow truck leaves.