Wondering how fast you can get that car out of your driveway in Louisiana? With Bayou Rides Exchange, most donors go from their first call to a cleared driveway in just 24–48 hours, and in many metro areas we can arrange same-day pickup. You start with a simple 2-minute online form or phone call, we schedule your free tow—often for later today or tomorrow—and you sign the title at pickup. That’s it. Your car is gone, and you’re on your way to a valuable tax deduction supporting Heritage for the Blind.
We know life in Louisiana moves between school runs, shift work, and storm seasons—so we keep it fast and flexible. From New Orleans (Mid-City, Gentilly, Algiers) and Baton Rouge (Mid City, Shenandoah, Gardere) to Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport–Bossier, and along the Northshore in Slidell, Mandeville, and Covington, our coordinators line up a local tow truck Monday through Saturday. The driver comes right to your home, office, or even a repair shop, at no cost to you. You either sign over the title on the spot or mail it within a few days. After the vehicle sells, your written tax acknowledgment is sent by mail or email within a few business days. Start now and your driveway can be clear as soon as tomorrow.
Your complete donation timeline
Start the 2-minute form or call
2 minutesShare your basic vehicle and contact details online or by phone—usually in under 2 minutes. Whether you’re in Metairie, Denham Springs, or Lake Charles, this quick step opens your donation file and alerts our Louisiana dispatch team to start arranging your pickup.
Get your pickup scheduled
Same day to 24 hoursA Bayou Rides Exchange coordinator contacts you, often within the same business day, to confirm your information and set a pickup time. In most Louisiana metro areas, we can schedule same-day or next-business-day towing within a flexible window that fits your schedule.
Free tow truck arrives at your location
15–30 minutes on-siteThe tow truck comes to wherever the car is in Louisiana—driveway, street, workplace, or shop—at no charge. The driver verifies the vehicle, helps you with any last-minute questions, and prepares the car for removal so your space is cleared quickly and safely.
Sign or send in your title
5–10 minutes at pickupIn most cases, you’ll sign your Louisiana title right at pickup and hand it to the driver, which usually takes under 10 minutes. If you don’t have it ready, we’ll give simple instructions so you can mail the properly signed title within a few days to finalize the transfer.
Receive your tax acknowledgment
Few business days after saleAfter your car is sold, Bayou Rides Exchange sends you a written acknowledgment by mail or email within a few business days. You’ll use this document—and IRS Form 1098-C for qualifying donations—to support your potential tax deduction for your Louisiana state and federal returns.
Why the process is genuinely fast
2-minute donation start
The entire donation begins with a fast 2-minute form or call. You only provide basic contact and vehicle details, so you can get your Louisiana pickup scheduled even on a short work break or between errands.
Same-day and 24–48 hr pickups
In most Louisiana metro areas, we can schedule towing for the same day or the very next business day. That means many donors see their driveway cleared in just 24–48 hours from the moment they reach out.
Monday–Saturday dispatch
Our coordinators and tow partners work Monday through Saturday, giving you more options around shift work, school schedules, and game days. We offer flexible pickup windows so you’re not waiting around all day in Louisiana heat.
Non-running and damaged cars welcome
No need to get the car running or drive it anywhere. We accept non-running, wrecked, and high-mileage vehicles across Louisiana and tow them at no cost, so you can donate even if the car won’t start or move.
No inspection or repairs needed
Skip the hassle of inspections, emissions tests, or repairs. We take vehicles as-is—flood-worn, rusted, or just old—so you can move fast without spending another dollar before donating in Louisiana.