Auto Skills Center

Building 3617
Entac Circle
256-955-7727
Cellphone 256-603-9818
Fax 256-955-7726
DSN 645-7726

Hours of Operation:
Wed-Fri 13:30pm-22:00pm
Sat & Sun 09:00am-17:30pm
Closed Mon & Tues
*Clean up starts 1/2 hour prior to closing

The Auto Skills Center is pleased to announce the opening of the "NEW Heated Semi-Downdraft Automotive Paint Booth"! For a fraction of the cost from downtown, give that old tired looking car of yours the look that it rightfully deserves and only a fresh coat of paint give! Usage is by "RESERVATION ONLY". To reserve the booth or ask questions please call 955-7727/7728. Auto Skills Center Hours of Operation: CLOSED Monday-Tuesday and all Federal Holidays, Wednesday-Friday 1330-2200, Saturday-Sunday 0900-1730.

Automotive Skills Centers provide facilities, tools, equipment, diagnoses, and instructions to the patron for maintenance and repair of personal motor vehicles on U.S. Army installations worldwide.

PURPOSE OF THE AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS PROGRAM: To promote self-reliance and skills development for individuals. Skills learned are transferable to many military specialties. It provides a safe work area, with proper equipment, and provides for a clean environment while providing a method for significant cost reduction for personal automotive maintenance.

The Auto Skills Center now sells Jasper Remanufactured Engines (gas or diesel, performance or marine), Transmissions, Differentials, and Radiators for most vehicles. If you should chose to have your engine or transmission remanufactured to your specifications, the Auto Skills will send your engine or transmission to Jasper to be remanufactured. All Jasper engines, transmissions and differentials come with a 3 year or 100,000 (one-hundred-thousand mile) warrantee. It's hard to beat a deal like that! We can save you money if we order the item you need and have it delivered to the Auto Skills Center. Most items are delivered within 24 hours after order is placed.

The Auto Skills Center now performs Wheel Alignments. This service includes front/rear suspension and steering inspection. The Auto Skills personnel WILL NOT align your vehicle until all suspension and steering component have been deemed serviceable by our trained technicians. Saving you money and time is what it's all about! Front Wheel Only Alignment is a mere $39.95 and Aligning front and rear is only $49.95. Alignment are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!

The Auto Skills has a new tire changing machine which gives us the capability of removing and installing Run Flat, Low Profile and the larger 4-wheel drive Mud Tires with ease. Tire mounting and balance is still only $6.00 per tire (self adhesive weights are extra).

DESCRIPTION:

• Individuals perform hands-on repair and maintenance on their own vehicle.

• Assistance by staff is provided for diagnosing problems.

• High tech equipment is operated by staff where required.

• The patron pays a nominal fee or charge for the use of the program.

• Patrons take part in all phases of maintenance on their vehicles.

Affordable Wrecker Service

Pricing: $40.00 to get to where vehicle is with 10 miles free in the direction you want the vehicle towed, on 11th mile to destination is $ 1.00 per loaded mile. On and Off installation towing. We go anywhere! Our phone number: 955-7727

Shop Safety Card Required -   Prior to being allowed to utilize the Auto skills Center, ALL customers must attend a mandatory Safety Class and Facility Tour. Upon completion, a Shop Safety Card will be issued. Safety Class offered at 1900 Wed-Fri and Sat and Sun at 0900.

Call us today for an Air Conditioning Check-up!!

Don't wait until the hot weather gets here to discover your vehicle's air conditioning isn't working properly! Let the Auto Skills Center ensure you'll have a cool ride this summer! We stock R-134a and R-12 refrigerants! No appointment necessary! Only $35.00! Any added refrigerant is an extra charge and by the ounce. Shop Hours: Mon-Tue Closed, Wed-Fri 1330-2200, Sat-Sun 0900-1730. Building 3617 Entac Circle. Phone 955-7727 for more information.

Automotive Computer Diagnosis

Does your Check Engine light stay lit on your dashboard and is your fuel economy suffering? With today's gasoline prices, every mile counts. Come in today and let the Auto Skills Center's trained technicians diagnose your ailing vehicle's computer! We use the Top of the Line, State of the Art MODUS computer scanner. This service is only $15.00! What a Deal! No appointment necessary! Shop Hours: Mon-Tue Closed, Wed-Fri 1330-2200, Sat-Sun 0900-1730. For more information phone: 955-7727

Table & Chair Rental
So, you're going to have that all important yard sale or large get together. You look around and discover you don't have enough tables or chairs. We can solve that problem for you! We rent 8 foot aluminum folding tables and light weight Samsonite folding chairs. Tables are $5 each for a 24 hour period, and Chairs are $2 each for a 24 hour period. We have a "SPECIAL DEAL" 1 Set (1 table & 8 chairs) for only $10/24 hours. For reservations, phone Bill, Dennis, Jonathan or Mark at 955-7727 or 955-7728.

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Click here for details on our MWR Car Wash !!

If you like SAVING MONEY then stop by and discover how easy it is to SAVE MONEY repairing your own vehicle. Qualified Instructors are here to answer your every vehicle maintenance concern.

The goal of the MWR Automotive Skills program is to provide all authorizied users the opportunity to repair their vehicles economically. At our Auto Skills Center, patrons work on their own major and minor automobile repair or restoration projects. Qualified, trained civilian automotive specialists are on hand to insure safety, to conduct classes, and to give guidance. So take advantage of our shop and our experience!!

We instruct and assist in automotive maintenance and repairs from oil changes to auto painting. Patrons pay user fees for classes and to use work bays, special use tools, machinery, and diagnostic equipment.

Stop by and have one of our qualified and licensed technicians diagnose and service your air conditioning system for only $35.00 (refrigerant added at an additional cost). We still service R-12 refrigerant systems! Let our technicians diagnose your ailing engine with our computerized engine analyzer and determine why your Check Engine light is on for only $15.00. Wow! What a bargain!

If money's tight just stop buy and let us show you how to SAVE BIG by doing it yourself.

Shop offerings include:

• Motorcycle Lift
• Dual Bead Blaster
• Wrecker Service
• Discount Shop Usage cards
• Computer wheel balancing
• Air conditioning service
• Brake drum / rotor resurfacing
• 5 lift bays
• Spray paint booth
• Tire changer
• Mig welder
• Plasma Cutter
• Engine analyzer
• Vehicle storage
• Machine shop
• Sheet-metal brake and bender
• Mitchell on-demand repair information
• Engine computer analyzer
• Charging system analyzer
• Enclosed glass bead blaster
• Used oil, anti-freeze and tire disposal
• Tools are provided

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Discount Shop Usage Cards:

• 40 Hr Vehicle Lift Bay $140 (save $60)
• 20 Hr Vehicle Lift Bay $70 (save $30)
• 40 Hr Vehicle Maintenance Bay $100 (save $60)
• 20 Hr Vehicle Maintenance Bay $50 (save $30)

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FEES and CHARGES

Vehicle Lift Bay
      $5/Hr

Vehicle Maintenance Bay
      $4/Hr

Motorcycle Lift
      $5/Hr

Engine/Transmission Table
      1-10 Days: $2/Day 11-30 Days: $3/Day

Tire Changer
      $2/Tire

Computerized Wheel Balancing
      $4/Tire

Motorcycle Tire Balance
      $10/Tire

Hydraulic Press
      $5 Per Use

Battery Charger
      $4/Battery

Glass Bead Blaster
      $8/15 Minutes

Brake Lathe
      $4/Drum-$5/Rotor

Band Saw
      $4/15 Minutes

Metal Lathe
      $4/Hr

Milling Machine
      $4/Hr

Air Conditioning Service
      $35/Use R-12/R-134 Pricing:** Please Call Ahead for Current Pricing**

Paint Spray Booth
      $8/Hr or $50/Day

Computerized Vehicle Analyzer
      $15/Use

Gas Welding
      $10/15 Minutes

Mig/Tig Welding
      $10/15 Minutes

ARC Welding
      $10/15 Minutes (customer supplies own rods)

Plasma Cutter
      $10/15 Minutes (customer supplies own tips)

Mitchell on Demand
      $ .25/Page

Vehicle Outdoor Storage
      1-10 Days: $2/Day 11-30 Days: $3/Day

Vehicle Covered Storage
      1-10 Days: $3/Day 11-30 Days: $4/Day

Long Term Vehicle Storage
      $15/Month

Towing Service
      "$40.00 plus $1.00 per loaded mile beginning on the 11th mile.

Table and Chair Rental
      Chair: $2/24 Hr Period, Table: $5/24 Hr Period, Set: (1 Table/8 Chairs) $10/24 Hr Period