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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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Clear pricing. Safe spaces. No surprises.

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.

Rental & Storage Fees

Service Fee
Lift Bay w/Tools $12/Hour
Flat Bay w/Tools $10/Hour
Motorcycle Lift $10/Hour
Bench Fee $5/Hour
Under Body Wash Bay $25 (+$20 if we do it)
Vehicle Storage $2/Day
Overnight Storage in Bay $10 Bay Fees Apply

 

Computer Scan Diagnostic

Service Fee
Read Codes $25 (+Hourly Labor Rate)
Erase Codes Only $10
Smoke Test for EVAP Codes $25 (+Hourly Labor Rate)

 

Suspension Service (With Your Parts)

Service Fee
2-Wheel Alignment $85
4-Wheel Alignment $150
Alignment Check w/o Adjustment $30
Suspension Test Lane $10
Strut Service $150 Minimum Per Axle
Press In Bearing $125 Minimum

 

TPMS Service

Service Fee
Replace TPMS Sensor Only (Relearn Not Included) $20 Each
Install Sensor Service Kit $20 Each
Test for Faulty Sensor Only $10
Reset System After Tire Rotation $20
Reset and Relearn System $20
Surcharge for Generic Sensor Programming $5 Each
Tire Rotation Only (TPMS Re-Programming Extra if Required) $30
Surcharge for Truck/SUV Tires $10
Seasonal Tire Change (For Tires Already Mounted on Rims) $35
Remove & Replace Tire $5 Each
Balance Tire (Pound On) $8 Each and Tire Removal
Balance Tire (Adhesive) $10 Each and Tire Removal
Unmount and Mount Tire $10 Each and Applicable Surcharge
Surcharge for Run Flat Tires $10 Each
Surcharge 45 Profile & Below $5 Each
Surcharge for 235 Profile and Up $5 Each
Surcharge 19" Rims & Over $5 Each
4-Tire Mount/Balance (Pound On) $85 Plus Applicable Surcharges
4-Tire Mount/Balance (Adhesive) $95 Plus Applicable Surcharges
Valve Stems $4 Each
Plug Tire $12 Plus Applicable Surcharges

 

Tool Rental Fees

Service Fee
Parts Washer $10/Half Hour
Sand Blast Cabinet $10/Half Hour
Grinder $5
Welding $25 Each 15 minutes
Battery Charger $5
Press $5 Plus $10 Staff Assist
Strut Compressor $10 Plus $20 Staff Assist
Propane Torch $3
Tire-Mounting Machine $5 Each Tire
Tire Balancer $5 Each Tire
Power and Pneumatic Tools $3 Each

 

General Service (With Your Parts)

Service Fee
Hourly Labor Rates $89 (Additional Charges May be Applied for Seized, Rusted or Broken Fasteners)
Oil Change $35 ($15 Surcharge for Underbody Cover Removal and $10 Scan Tool Reset if Required)
Battery Replacement $18 Minimum
Test Battery/Alternator $18
Replace Light Bulb $10 Minimum
Replace Wiper Blades $10 Minimum
Pre-Purchase Inspection $35

 

A/C Service  
Recover and Recharge $50 Plus R134A
R134A Price Per Gram 12 Cents Each Gram (Subject to Change Based on Market Prices)
Recover Only $15
A/C Nitrogen Pressure Test $15

 

Brake Service (With Your Parts)

Service Fee
Replace Pads Only $89 Per Axle
Replace Pads & Rotors $149 Per Axle
Replace Drum Brake Shoes $179 (Plus $20 Per Wheel Cylinder)
Bleed Brakes At Wheels $40
Brake Fluid Flush $65
Surcharge Pads/Electric Park Brake $30
Surcharge Integrated Park Brake $30

 

Towing Service

Service Fee
Off-Post Towing $95 & $3 KM Round Trip
Clay Kaserne $100
Mainz-Kastel, Aukamm and Hainerberg Housing $110
Crane Surcharge $50
No Key Surcharge $50
Parking Garage Clay Surcharge $100
MP Impound Towing Fee $150
Locked Out (Limited Service) $60 Minimum
Difficult Tow Surcharge $50

 

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