What is Drive A Clean Machine?
To help clean up the air in the Houston-Galveston area, the Houston-Galveston Area Council through their AirCheck program provides financial assistance for eligible residents to replace or repair their vehicles. The names "Drive a Clean Machine" and "AirCheck Texas Repair and Replacement" mean the same program.

Who is eligible for assistance?
Residents of Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris and Montgomery counties whose vehicles fail the state emissions test or whose cars or trucks are at least 10 calendar years old or older (2001 or older) can qualify for assistance if:

• The vehicle is currently registered and has been registered in one of the five participating counties for 12 out of the last 15 months preceding the application for participation in the program.
• The vehicle must be gasoline-powered;
• The vehicle has passed or can pass the state's safety inspection; and
• The family's income meets program guidelines.

Income guidelines are on a sliding scale, depending on the family's size. For Example: For a family of four, an annual income of $67,050 or less qualifies you.

• You must provide your 2010 Tax Return or 3 solid months worth of your recent paycheck stubs proving that you meet their income guidelines. For example: If today's date is April 21st 2010- AirCheck will want to see all of January, February & March's paycheck stubs. None from April.

 

Program Requirements

• Income Guidelines
• Repair Assistance
• Replacement Assistance
• Additional Repair/Replacement Information
• Aircheck FAQ's

 

 

Applicants

• English Application
• Spanish Application
• Vietnamese Application

 

How does the program work?
After the Houston - Galveston Area Council determines that you are eligible, they will send you a voucher by mail that you can use to replace or repair your vehicle.

- They will contribute $3,000 for a Car or SUV that is model year 2009, 2010, 2011 or 2012 with a purchase price not exceeding $35,000 after rebate and before tax, title & license.

- They will contribute $3,000 for a Truck that is 2010, 2011 or 2012 with a purchase price not exceeding $35,000 after rebate and before tax, title & license.

- They will contribute $3,500 for a Hybrid that is 2009, 2010, 2011 or 2012 with a purchase price not exceeding $45,000 after rebate and before tax, title & license.

• Bring your voucher to Baker Nissan and use it here. You are responsible for the balance of the cost above their contribution.
• You must leave your current vehicle—including the title—with us. It will be dismantled.
• Please note that for us to replace the vehicle you drive, you must own it. That means the title is in your name.

Which cars or trucks I can buy?
AirCheck will send you a list of what vehicles you are able purchase with your voucher when they mail your voucher to you. You can also check now by clicking 2012, 2011, 2010 or 2009 for the respective lists.

How do I apply?
You must fill out a paper application to request assistance. If your vehicle has failed the emissions test or is 10 years old or older, you can also download an application. You're welcome to email us at, and we'll send an application to you.