Automotive Skills Center & Hobby Shop

Family and MWR’s Automotive Skills Program provides you with a modern working environment complete with individual work bays, state-of-the-art mechanical tools and a team of qualified and trained staff ready to help.

The Automotive Skills Center Hobby Shop is your resource for maintaining your vehicle, making minor and major repairs or restoring that classic in the garage. Customers are eligible to utilize the work bays, tools, machinery and diagnostic equipment free of charge.

Automotive Skills Center

Hours of Operation

Monday- Friday

7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Saturday- Sunday

Closed

U.S. Federal Holidays

Closed

*Appointments Only

Hobby Shop

Hours of Operation

Monday- Friday

7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Saturday- Sunday

Closed

U.S. Federal Holidays

Closed

Contact Us

15th Street, Building. 250
717-770-5701

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Family and MWR’s Automotive Skills Program provides you with a modern working environment complete with individual work bays, state-of-the-art mechanical tools and a team of qualified and trained staff ready to help.

The Automotive Skills Center Hobby Shop is your resource for maintaining your vehicle, making minor and major repairs or restoring that classic in the garage. Customers are eligible to utilize the work bays, tools, machinery and diagnostic equipment free of charge.

Replacement parts are available for purchase on-site and we offer various computer systems available to access vehicle-specific diagrams and how-to-information online. We boast our affordability, tax-free services, and competitive pricing in comparison to off-post service garages.

The Automotive Skills Program is accessible to all eligible patrons, regardless of skill level or training (see Eligibility below). Customers unfamiliar with vehicle repair may request an appointment to have a one-on-one training or take a class taught by certified mechanics. Vehicle enthusiasts and car hobbyists have access to complex equipment for making major repairs such as overhauling an engine.

More Information

If you love to work on your own car and save money, this is the place for you. Co-located with the Automotive Skills Center it has a lift and limited tools available.

Family and MWR’s Automotive Skills Program offers a modern working environment complete with individual work bays, state-of-the-art mechanical tools and a team of qualified and trained staff ready to help.

  • Work bays
  • Tools
  • Machinery and diagnostic equipment
  • The Automotive Skills Program is accessible to everyone, regardless of skill level or training.

Pricing:

  • Bay Rental: $5 per hour / $25 daily

*The last car will be authorized to enter the Hobby Shop at 2 p.m.; otherwise, the facility will close at this time.

Thank you for understanding and please plan accordingly.

We are open to Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, active duty military, retirees, and family members with appropriate DoD and military identification cards are eligible to use our Family and MWR activities and services.

  • Children need to be at least 14 years old and accompanied by an adult.
  • The Automotive Skills Center does not allow children under age 14.

1. What forms of payment are accepted?

The Automotive Skills Center accepts the following forms of payments: credit card, debit card, cash and check.

2. What age do my children need to be to work in the bay area with me?

Children need to be at least 14 years old and accompanied by an adult. No children under the age of 14 are permitted in the Automotive Skills Center.

3. Do I need to show proof of ownership before signing my vehicle into the shop?

Yes, a valid Vehicle Registration is required. All vehicles must be registered in your name or you must have an issued power of attorney.

4. Can I perform fuel maintenance?

Yes, the Automotive Skills Center has the capability for fuel maintenance, but not all vehicles will comply.

5. At what time does Hobby Shop stop taking customers?

The last car will be authorized to enter the Hobby Shop at 2 p.m.; otherwise, the facility will close at this time.

6. What are the prices for each service?

General prices are listed within the Services drop-down menu above. Please know, these prices may vary based on services utilized. Call us for additional information at (717) 770-5701.

7. How can I make an appointment/reservation?

The Automotive Skills Center only accepts appointments Monday through Friday during normal hours of operation. If you are interested in making an appointment, please stop by at the Automotive Skills Center or call (717) 770-5701.

8. To what extent will the staff assist me with my car repair in the Hobby Shop?

Our friendly staff is available to provide guidance and pointers; however, hands-on assistance by staff is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Staff will only assist where they are competent and comfortable. If staff assistance is needed, additional service charges may be applied based on the circumstance.

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