The Car Care Because We Care Program is designed to keep the primary family vehicle of deployed active duty Air Force members in top running condition by providing preventive vehicle maintenance. This maintenance includes oil/filter change, lubrication, and vehicle safety checks on a grant basis. Due to extreme winter weather at some northern bases, winterization requirements may also be included with services.

When performing this routine maintenance additional repairs or services may be identified by the mechanic as urgent safety issues. In these cases, families are encouraged to return to the Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) to discuss an interest free loan from the Air Force Aid Society. The goals are to identify and repair problems before they become serious and more costly to repair and to introduce the recipient of the certificate to the A&FRC and its programs.

Eligibility
Spouses of active duty Air Force members deployed for more than 30 days.
Member must be deployed away from their duty station for 30 days or more. Includes TDY assignments to schools (30 days or more). Service limited to once per deployment (maximum of two times per calendar year) and should be performed on the primary family vehicle ONLY.

Spouses of active duty Air Force members assigned to a remote tour
Member must be assigned to a one year remote tour with the family remaining stateside. Spouses must be actively participating in a base level Hearts Apart program. Service limited to two times per calendar year for the duration of the tour, and should be performed on the primary family vehicle ONLY.

First Term Airmen
Bases may also include first term airmen assigned to their 1st duty station as a ONE TIME ASSIST. Service used as a PFMP incentive tool to encourage young airmen to meet with the PFMP to discuss their personal finances and to learn about A&FRC programs available to them.

Contact your Airman & Family Readiness Center to find out if this program is offered at your base.