Repairs, Maintenance, Inspections, and More!
   If you need a reliable mechanic to handle your car repairs and vehicle maintenance, then come to the Pit Stop Garage! Our eight-bay car care center is conveniently located adjacent to the main base gas station. We perform repairs, maintenance, and other services for your vehicle such as oil changes, tune-ups and tire rotations -- just to name a few!
    Other services include Car Winterization, Vehicle Pre-Buy Check, and Japanese Compulsory Inspection (JCI).
    JCI is a safety inspection required for all cars registered in Japan, and must be renewed every two years. The Pit Stop Garage can do this inspection, along with the requisite paperwork and registration updates. Because JCI inspections are very thorough, they often require repairs on inspected vehicles.
    To allow time for repairs, inspections should be scheduled at least 30 days prior to the date of expiration listed on the vehicle’s title. JCI appointments are available at 7:30 am, Monday through Friday. JCI prices range from ¥40,830 to ¥61,330. The Auto Center charges an additional $40 for the inspection, which does not include repairs.     The Pit Stop Garage can do JCI on motorcycles, too. The cost is ¥22,370 plus $50 for bikes over 250cc. If you have an upcoming JCI inspection, the Pit Stop Garage is here to help.
 IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
   • The Pit Stop Garage cannot do first-time inspections on any vehicle imported to Japan.
   • The Pit Stop Garage does not mount low-profile tires. (Go to the Auto Hobby Center for mounting & repairs.)
   • All hazardous materials (gas, oil, antifreeze, etc.) must be disposed of properly. Please do not dump hazardous materials at the Auto Center. Call 226-2306 to make an appointment for the disposal of your hazardous materials or stop by building 977.

Helpful Tip!
Going TDY or on a long vacation? Have a friend start
your car at least 2 - 3 times per week to keep your
engine in good condition for your return.

 

Pit Stop Garage
Bldg. 965   |   226-9486
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CLOSED for lunch
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

  
 
UPDATED: 05/07/2012
Vehicle Junking Procedures

Do you have a vehicle that is just too expensive to fix? Follow these simple procedures to leave your vehicle at a local junk yard! ! There are no fees to pay at the junk yard! In fact, the junk yard will give you approximately ¥2,000 for their new scrap metal, and will also give you the proper documents to take to Pass & ID to de-register your vehicle from the base.

If your vehicle is still drivable and still has current JCI, you can simply drive it to a local
junk yard.

If your vehicle is not drivable, contact the
Pit Stop Garage at 616-4654 to schedule
an appointment to tow your vehicle to the junk yard.
It's as simple as that! Please contact the Auto Hobby Center at 616-3749 for more information or to get directions to the local junk yard.
Vehicle Pre-Buy Check:
A little worried about the deal that seems too good to be true? Have a certified mechanic check out the car before you buy it. Pay only $50 for a thorough visual inspection of the car. A pre-buy check includes a check of the following:
 •Steering components
  • Exhaust system
 • Heater system  •Engine cooling system
 • Struts & shocks  • Tires
 • Brake system components  
FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR AND INSPECTION
WITH THE PIT STOP GARAGE :
1.

Call the Pit Stop Garage! We'll inspect your vehicle in accordance with the JCI checklist, repair and/or replace all needed items to pass inspection (with your approval).
2.
Our certified inspectors will inspect and pass your vehicle and will file all required paperwork and pay associated taxes.
3.
Pick up your car and it will be ready to go for another 2 years!