If you’re in Greater Houston and need your car gone today, Lone Star Wheels can usually pick it up the same day when you call before noon on a weekday. In almost every area across Texas and nationwide, we can have a licensed tow truck there within 24–48 hours. Your vehicle does not need to run, drive, or pass inspection. You get free towing and a deductible tax receipt benefiting Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) helping people who are blind or visually impaired (EIN 58-2164446).
We know timing in Houston is critical—maybe your insurance is lapsing, you’re moving out of an apartment in Midtown, your HOA in Katy is on you about that extra car, or you just need your garage back in Spring or Sugar Land. Here’s how it works: you call us or complete the 2-minute online form with your car and contact info, have your signed title ready, and our Monday–Saturday dispatch lines up the first available tow truck. Our local drivers regularly serve Houston, The Woodlands, Pearland, Pasadena, Cypress, Baytown, Missouri City, and beyond. The tow truck meets you at your home, office, storage lot, or mechanic’s shop—often the same day—and you receive your tax receipt after the vehicle is processed.
Your complete donation timeline
Start in 2 minutes online or by phone
2 minutesEnter your contact details, basic vehicle info, and pickup address in Greater Houston—anywhere from Downtown, Montrose, and the Heights to Katy, Sugar Land, or Kingwood—or call us directly. Calling is best if you need pickup today, because our team can check same-day tow availability while you’re on the line.
Confirm title and fastest pickup window
5–10 minutesHave your signed title in hand. Our team quickly verifies your info, answers timing questions, and locks in a pickup window. Same-day is usually possible in metro Houston when you call before noon on weekdays; otherwise, we schedule the earliest 24–48 hour slot that fits your schedule.
Free licensed tow truck arrives at your location
15–30 minutes on siteA professional, licensed tow truck meets you at your home, work, or storage lot—whether you’re in Alief, Clear Lake, Cypress, Pasadena, or Pearland. Your car does not need to run or pass inspection. The driver handles all loading at no cost to you and confirms any remaining paperwork signatures.
Driveway cleared and donation processed
Same day after pickupOnce the tow truck leaves, your parking spot or garage is instantly freed up. Lone Star Wheels processes your vehicle for Heritage for the Blind, ensuring it’s handled responsibly. You’re completely done with insurance, storage, and headaches tied to keeping that extra vehicle around Houston.
Receive your IRS tax receipt
Mailed within a few weeksAfter your donated car is sold or otherwise processed, you receive a tax receipt you can use for your federal income taxes. Deductions over the IRS threshold typically use Form 1098-C. Your gift supports services for people who are blind or visually impaired through Heritage for the Blind.
Why the process is genuinely fast
Same-day pickup in most Greater Houston areas
When you call before noon on a weekday, we can usually dispatch a tow truck for same-day pickup in much of metro Houston, including inner-loop neighborhoods and major suburbs, subject to local truck availability and your schedule.
2-minute start from your phone or laptop
You can begin the donation in about two minutes by calling us or filling out the short online form. That quick start lets dispatch immediately search for the soonest tow truck opening near your Houston address.
Monday–Saturday dispatch for flexible timing
Our dispatch operates Monday through Saturday, giving you more options to match urgent timelines, end-of-month moves, and HOA or apartment deadlines. We’ll offer the first available time slot that works for your schedule.
Non-running and failed-inspection cars welcome
We accept cars that don’t start, won’t pass Texas inspection, or have been sitting for months. The tow is free, and you don’t need to sink any money into repairs just to donate and clear your driveway or parking spot.
No inspection or emissions needed for donation
Your vehicle does not have to be inspected or meet emissions standards to be donated. As long as you have the signed title, we can arrange pickup and handle the rest, often within 24–48 hours nationwide.