Want your car gone fast? With Heartland Wheels in Iowa, most donors go from first contact to an empty driveway within 24–48 hours, and in many metro areas we can pick up the same day. It starts with a simple 2‑minute online form or phone call. From there, our team schedules your free tow, meets you at your home or work, and walks you through signing over the title. You get a tax receipt after the vehicle is sold, and your donation supports programs for people who are blind or visually impaired.
We’re local to the way Iowa really works. Whether you’re in Des Moines (Beaverdale, South Side, Waukee, Ankeny), Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport and the Quad Cities, Ames, Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Waterloo, or smaller towns in between, we coordinate with nearby towing partners Monday through Saturday. Your vehicle doesn’t have to run, and you don’t need to clean it up or get it inspected. Tell us where it’s parked—driveway in West Des Moines, alley in Cedar Rapids, farm drive outside Marshalltown—and we’ll take it from there. If you’re ready to move that car today, start the 2‑minute form now and we’ll work to get you on the schedule within 24–48 hours.
Your complete donation timeline
Start the 2‑Minute Form or Call
2 minutesShare a few basics about your vehicle and where it’s parked anywhere in Iowa—Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Bettendorf, Ottumwa, or beyond. No VIN lookup or paperwork needed yet. Once you click submit or finish the call, our Iowa donation coordinators get to work scheduling your free tow.
We Confirm Your Free Pickup Time
Within a few hoursA Heartland Wheels coordinator reviews your info and contacts you—often the same business day—to lock in a pickup window. In most Iowa metro areas, we can offer same‑day or next‑day towing, with flexible morning, afternoon, or early evening slots, Monday through Saturday.
Tow Truck Arrives at Your Iowa Address
15–30 minutes at pickupOur towing partner comes directly to your home, office, storage lot, or farm. You don’t pay anything. You simply hand over the keys (if you have them) and title if available, sign where instructed, and we load the vehicle. Most donors spend under half an hour at the truck.
Title Signed Now or Mailed Within a Few Days
5–10 minutesIf you have the Iowa title ready, you’ll sign it at pickup and we’re done. If you need a day or two to locate it, we can often take the car and have you mail the signed title shortly after. Our team guides you so the transfer is done correctly under Iowa law.
Vehicle Sold and Tax Acknowledgment Issued
Within a few weeks of saleAfter pickup, Heartland Wheels arranges the sale of your car, truck, SUV, or van. Once the sale is completed, we send your written tax acknowledgment by mail or email within a few business days so you can claim a charitable deduction using IRS Form 1098‑C when applicable.
Why the process is genuinely fast
Most Iowa donors clear their driveway in 24–48 hours
From the first 2‑minute form or call to the tow truck leaving your driveway, the whole process usually takes just 1–2 days in Iowa. In many cities and larger towns, we can offer same‑day or next‑day pickup, depending on the time of your request.
Same‑day pickup often available in Iowa metros
In and around Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Iowa City, Ames, and other population centers, we frequently schedule same‑day pickups when you contact us early. Even in smaller communities, next‑day or 48‑hour towing is common when you’re flexible on time.
Fast 2‑minute start with no paperwork in hand
You don’t need to hunt for your title or keys before you reach out. Start now with a simple 2‑minute online form or phone call. While our team lines up your tow, you can locate your Iowa title and we’ll explain exactly how to sign it when the driver arrives.
Monday–Saturday dispatch for flexible timing
Heartland Wheels arranges pickups Monday through Saturday, with morning, afternoon, and early evening windows in most Iowa areas. That means we can often align with your work schedule and clear your driveway in a day or two without you taking time off.
Non‑running cars and no inspection needed
Your vehicle doesn’t have to run, pass inspection, or be cleaned up. Tow trucks routinely remove cars with dead batteries, flat tires, or mechanical issues. Skipping repairs and inspections speeds everything up so your car can be gone as quickly as the truck can get there.