• Starting Thursday, Mazda dealerships will give US healthcare workers free oil changes and enhanced cleanings through the company’s Essential Car Care program.
  • The initiative lasts from April 16 through May 4, and is available to healthcare workers who drive nearly any make or model.
  • Mazda dealerships will deep clean the high-touch surfaces within healthcare workers’ cars using EPA-approved cleaning products.
  • Healthcare workers can learn more about the program on Mazda’s website.
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Mazda will offer free oil changes and car cleanings to US healthcare workers starting Thursday, the manufacturer’s North American division announced in a press release on Wednesday.

Dealers participating in the Essential Car Care program will perform the free services from April 16 through May 4 on most standard makes and models, not just Mazdas. The program is available to healthcare workers at a range of different types of facilities, including hospitals, urgent-care clinics, long-term care facilities, public-health agencies, medical research centers, and blood banks.

Mazda says it got the idea for the Essential Car Care initiative after some local Mazda dealerships established their own similar programs for healthcare workers.

According to Mazda, it will alleviate at least $5 million of service costs from US healthcare workers through the Essential Car Care initiative. The “enhanced car cleaning” services included in the program are intended to keep healthcare employees safe by cleaning a car’s high-touch surfaces using EPA-approved products.

To ensure the safety of dealership employees and program participants, "Mazda has also encouraged dealers to continue following the recommendations from the CDC and local public health and government officials, along with workplace personal hygiene practices," the manufacturer said.

Healthcare workers interested in a free oil change or car cleaning need to show proof of employment in the form of a valid ID or a pay stub. More details about the program can be found on Mazda's website.