*** The Auto Skills Center will be closed 23 March 2008, Easter Sunday. The Center will re-open for regular business hours 26 March 2008.***
  The Automotive Crafts Center has 24 open bays, hydraulic lifts, "state of the art" tools and equipment for use on all domestic and foreign vehicles.
We provide a safe clean and earth friendly environment, technical assistance, tools and equipment for patrons to make repairs and maintenance on privately owned vehicles and equipment. You do the work, we ensure industry standards are met. We have 3 qualified employees and 7 volunteers to guide you through repairs.

Rules:
  • NO children under the age of 12 in the fenced compound.
  • Open toed shoes are NOT permitted.
  • All work in the center MUST stop 30 minutes prior to scheduled closing time.
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    Address:
    		 6530A Taylor Ave.
    Telephone:
    		 (301)677-5542
    Fax:
    		 (301)677-4310
    E-mail:
    		 autocraft@emh1.ftmeade.army.mil
    Operation Hours:
    		 Wednesday-Friday 1 p.m.-9 p.m.
    Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    Monday-Tuesday & Holidays- Closed

    Eligibility:

    		 Active duty, DoD civilians, retired and reservist personnel and their family members.
    Safety Training Course
    		 Schedule
    Wed - Fri 1300 -1900
    Sat & Sun 1000 and 1400
     

    * An MWR card is required in order to use the Auto Skills Center. New patrons must first view a short, 20-minute safety video, then attend a 10-minute briefing at the Auto Skills Center before going to the Gaffney Fitness Center to apply for the MWR card.


    ** Patrons must have their MWR Card with them each time they use an MWR facility.
       
      Expert Services Available:
     
    • Complete on and off the car starting and charging
    • Systems diagnostics and testing
    • Computer scanning of 1980-1999 vehicles
    • Brake Lathe
    • Tire Change equipment
    • Precision computer wheel balancing
    • Air conditioning servicing by qualified specialist
    • CD ROM library
    and much more..
       
      Fees and Charges:
     
    Hazardous Waste Disposal $1.00 one time user fee
    Bay fee $3.50 per hour
    Lift fee $5.00 per hour
    Wash Bay $2.50 per hour
    Bench fee $1.50 per hour
    Air Conditioning Service $30.00 + bay fee

        134A

    		 $15.20 per lb

        Leak ck

    		 $10.00 + bay fee + freon

        Performance testing

    		 $10.00 + bay fee + freon
        Freon ID check $5.00 + bay fee
    Wheel Balancing $6.00 per tire
    Tire Mounting  

        Steel wheel

    		 $3.50 per tire

        Low profile tires

    		 $8.00 per tire
    Brake Drim reface $7.50 each
    Brake Rotor reface $7.50 each
    Overnight Parking  

        Engine

    		 $2.50 per day

        Vehicle outside

    		 $4.50 per day

        Vehicle inside

    		 $9.00 per day

        Long Term Parking

    		 $60.00 1st month
      $70.00 2nd month
      $80.00 3nd month
    Steam Cleaner $10.00 per 1/2 hr + bay fee
    Welding  

        Arc

    		 $8.00 + bench fee

        Acetylene

    		 $8.00 + bench fee
    Vacuum  

        Dry

    		 $1.25 per use

        Wet

    		 $1.75 per use
    Chassis lube $1.75
    Car Buffer $7.00 + bay fee
    Strut Compressor $7.00 + bay fee
    Pressure Pack Bearings $1.00 each
    GL-90 $1.50 per pint
    Cut-Off-Tool $2.00 per use
    Battery Charger $3.00 per use
    Computer Scan $8.75 + bay fee
    Re-set Emission Light $2.50 + bay fee
    Die Grinder $0.75 per pad
    Electrical test $6.00 + bay fee
    Rags $0.10 each
    Tow Dolly $5.00 per hr
    $25.00 per day
    $120.00 per week