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Automotive Skills

Services, Pricing & Shop Rules

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DIY Bay

Take charge of your repairs—reserve a DIY bay and get hands-on with your vehicle.

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Schedule expert automotive support from certified technicians you can trust.

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Automotive Skills posts pricing for bay rentals, services, and disposal fees so you can plan ahead. Prices may vary by vehicle type and location.

 

Mechanic and customer

 

Basic Requirements

To use Automotive Skills:

  • Military or authorized ID is required
  • Vehicle registration and insurance are required
  • Safety training must be completed
  • Age and supervision rules apply in shop areas
  • These rules help keep everyone safe and the shop running smoothly.

Labor/Service Rates

       Towing (must originate or terminate on post) — $75 (+$2 per mile)     
       Lift bay fee — $10 /hr.
       Flat/diagnostic bay fee — $8 /hr.
       Tire balance — $5 ea.
       Tire disposal — $6 ea.
       Brake rotors/drums turned — $15 ea.
       Air Conditioning evacuation & recharge    
          — $75 + $35 per lb of freon R-134a
          — $150 + $10 per oz of freon R-1234yf
       Computer scan/codes cleared — $30 per vehicle
       Welding — Starting at $25 (+$10 per 8 inches after first 8 inches)
       Plasma cutting / Oxy / Acetylene — Starting at $20
       Transmission flush — $65 (Vehicle owner needs to provide own fluid)
       Coolant flush — $65 + (Vehicle owner needs to provide own fluid)
       Electrical check & hookup — $15
       Arbor (bearing) & strut press — $5 per use
       Exhaust tubing bending — $5 per bend/flare
       Sandblasting (cabinet size only) — $20 (minimum)
       Oil Disposal — $1 per gallon of oil

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