Repairs, Maintenance, Inspections, and More!
   If you need a reliable mechanic to handle your car repairs and vehicle maintenance, then come to the Services Auto Center's "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 $90 for the inspection, which does not include repairs. 		      The Services Auto Center 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.

Winter Special!
$20 - $25 Off Winterization Package
(Price and discount vary by type of vehicle)
This special includes changing the antifreeze, checking all drive belts
and heater hoses, swapping and
balancing tires (already on rims) and an oil change. Extra charge applies for diesel engine oil filters.

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.

 

Force Support Auto Center
The Pit Stop Garage
Bldg. 965   |   226-9486
Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 5 pm Sat: 8 am - 5 pm, Closed Sundays
Our friendly and personable staff members are available Mon - Sat to
answer your questions. Call 226-9486 today for an appointment!
 
UPDATED: 01/05/2009
   
Vehicle Junking Procedures

Do you have a vehicle that is just too expensive to fix? Follow these simple procedures 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
Auto Hobby Center at 226-4654 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 226-4654 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  
 IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
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The Services Auto Center Pit Stop Garage cannot do first-time inspections on any vehicle imported to Japan.
 
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The Services Auto Center Pit Stop Garage does not mount low-profile tires. (Go to the Auto Hobby Center for mounting & repairs.)
  
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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.