Clean Air Texas

Drive a Clean Machine

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Is your car or truck 10 years old or older? Or has it failed an emissions test?

You may qualify for up to $3,500 towards replacing your vehicle.

Drive a Clean Machine is a program to remove older, more polluting vehicles from Texas roadways in counties with high ground-level ozone.

Who is eligible for vehicle replacement?

Your vehicle must be registered in one of these participating counties:

Austin Program Area:

Travis and Williamson Counties

You must meet these 2007 net income requirements:
(These income amounts change annually in February.)

Size of Household/ Maximum Net Income Per Year

1/ $30,630
2/ $41,070
3/ $51,510
4/ $61,950
5/ $72,390
6/ $82,830
7/ $93,270
8/ $103,710
Over 8/ Add $10,400 for each additional member

Your vehicle must meet these conditions:

• Failed an emissions test, and
• Registered in your participating county area for at least 12 months preceding application

OR

• At least 10 years old and gasoline powered, and
• Registered in your participating county area for at least 12 months preceding application, and
• Passed a DPS motor-vehicle safety inspection or safety and emissions inspection within 15 months of application

If you meet the above requirements, the following vehicle-replacement assistance may be provided:

• $3,000 for a car, current model year or up to three model years old
• $3,000 for a truck, current model year or up to two model years old
• $3,500 for hybrid vehicle, current or previous model year

The vehicle you purchase must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a federal Tier 2 Bin 5 vehicle (see the list: model year 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)
• Cannot cost more than $25,000, before tax, title and license.

For more information, please visit here or contact Mazda South.

To apply, please use the application below and follow the instructions.

English Application

Espanol Application