donate a car Del Rio TX
Donate a Car in Del Rio, TX
From worn-out oil-field pickups in West Texas to hurricane-flooded cars on the Gulf Coast, Texas donors move some of the biggest and most hard-used vehicles in the country - and every one of them can fund a commissary grant. From Del Rio to the rest of Texas, pickup costs you nothing and takes one appointment.
No forms on this site — donations are completed with the vehicle donation processor.
How it works
Three steps, start to finish
- 1
Start online or by phone
Begin with the donation link or call 855-500-RIDE. You give the year, make, model, and condition — nothing more. There is no donation form on this site.
- 2
Free tow pickup
A licensed tow operator schedules pickup in Del Rio, TX. You sign the title, the driver collects the keys, and the tow costs you nothing — running or not.
- 3
Proceeds fund commissary grants
The vehicle is sold at auction. Net proceeds fund commissary grants through Soul Tribes International Ministries, and the sale is processed by CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services).
Where the money goes
Commissary grants for people inside
Your vehicle is sold at auction, and the net proceeds move to Soul Tribes International Ministries as commissary grants — money on the books of incarcerated people for soap, toothpaste, stamps, and other basics that prison wages do not cover.
Commissary money covers soap, toothpaste, deodorant, writing paper, and stamps — the basic necessities prison wages rarely cover.
See where your car goes →The need
Incarceration in Texas
Largest
state prison population in the nation - Texas holds more people behind bars than any other state
Source: Prison Policy Initiative
0¢
per hour - Texas is one of seven states where prison labor is unpaid for the vast majority of jobs
Source: ACLU
70%
of incarcerated workers say they cannot afford basic necessities like soap and phone calls on prison wages
Source: ACLU
Texas paperwork
Title transfer in Texas
Sign the Texas title over to the donation recipient and complete Form 130-U (Application for Texas Title and/or Registration), which covers the donor signature section. File a Vehicle Transfer Notification with TxDMV (online or Form VTR-346) within 30 days of the transfer - this adds a remark to the vehicle record showing the date of transfer and makes the recipient the presumed owner for tolls, tickets, and other liability after that date. The tow driver collects the signed title at pickup.
- Notarization
- No - notarization is not required for a Texas title transfer.
- Liens and paperwork
- The donated vehicle must be lien-free at pickup. If a lien is listed on the title, the lender must sign a lien release on the title itself or provide a separate release letter before the donation can proceed. Consult your tax advisor about any tax questions; donations over $500 receive IRS Form 1098-C from the processor.
Consult your tax advisor. Vehicles over $500 receive IRS Form 1098-C from the processor.
Donor thank-you
A free hotel stay
As a thank-you, Del Rio donors are eligible for a free hotel stay — room rate covered, taxes and fees on you.
- Room rate only — the donor pays all taxes and fees.
- Activate the stay within 7 days of receiving it.
- Travel must be completed within 18 months.
- Recipient must be 21 or older.
- One free hotel stay per household per 12 months.
Questions
Donating a car in Del Rio: common questions
How do I donate a car in Del Rio, TX?
Start online through our donation link or call 855-500-RIDE. You give the year, make, model, and condition of the vehicle. A licensed tow operator in the Del Rio area then contacts you to schedule free pickup, usually within one to three business days. There is no donation form on this site — the process runs through CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services).
Is towing really free in Del Rio?
Yes. Free tow pickup anywhere in Texas - Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, and every town between. Running or not, the tow costs you nothing, and you never pay a pickup fee out of pocket.
Does my car need to run to be donated in Del Rio?
No. Non-running, wrecked, and long-parked vehicles are accepted. A vehicle that will not start is towed from your Del Rio driveway, street parking, or storage lot.
What paperwork do I need in TX?
Sign the Texas title over to the donation recipient and complete Form 130-U (Application for Texas Title and/or Registration), which covers the donor signature section. File a Vehicle Transfer Notification with TxDMV (online or Form VTR-346) within 30 days of the transfer - this adds a remark to the vehicle record showing the date of transfer and makes the recipient the presumed owner for tolls, tickets, and other liability after that date. The tow driver collects the signed title at pickup.
Does the Texas title have to be notarized?
No - notarization is not required for a Texas title transfer.
What if my Del Rio vehicle still has a loan on it?
The donated vehicle must be lien-free at pickup. If a lien is listed on the title, the lender must sign a lien release on the title itself or provide a separate release letter before the donation can proceed. Consult your tax advisor about any tax questions; donations over $500 receive IRS Form 1098-C from the processor.
Where does the money from my Del Rio donation go?
The vehicle is sold at auction by the processor. Net proceeds fund commissary grants through Soul Tribes International Ministries — soap, stamps, and other basic necessities for incarcerated people. Impact figures are reported once verified.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 855-500-RIDE.
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Donate your car in Del Rio today
Free tow pickup across Del Rio and the rest of Texas. Running or not.