The Auto Hobby Center is the place for vehicle do-it-yourselfers. With seven stalls available, you’re welcome to attend the FREE safety class, and after that, to make repairs on your vehicle, or stop by for the Auto Hobby’s first come, first served tire and oil change services.
Help the Environment
The Auto Hobby Center offers car battery, car oil/oil filter and tire recycling services for FREE! No appointment is necessary to drop off recycling items.
Getting Started–Online Learning
Students complete the online portion of this program through Nebraska AAA. Steps toward completion will be briefed at orientation. All steps must be completed before the instructor contacts you, please visit the Auto Hobby Center, Bldg. 767 in person if you have any questions.
AAA Nebraska Website
https://www.aaadriverprogram.com/nebraska/how-to-drive/
DRIVER’S EDUCATION PROGRAM
Orientation
Monday, Sept. 12 | 6 p.m.
First Monday of every Month (except on federal holidays)
Starting at 6 p.m.
Mokuteki Ballroom
Driving Course FEE
$250 | Includes New Drivers Orientation class, six in-car lessons and one road test
Please Note
Students under 18 years of age must have a parent present through the duration of the course registration and instruction.
Price List
POV Lot Parking Permit
Work Bench/Sand Blaster/Parts Cleaner
Flat Stall
Lift Stall
Outside Overnight Vehicle Storage
Inside Overnight Vehicle Storage
Roadside Battery Jump Start
$30 off base
Roadside Tire Change
$40 off base
Battery Charge
Lock Out
Starting at $30
(pricing and after hours emergency at discretion of director)
Safety Class
FREE
Click the button below to watch the class. You MUST watch the safety video to complete the class, then pick up your safety card at the Auto Hobby Shop.
SUPPLIES
Brake Cleaner
WD-40
10W-30 Oil
Threadlocker
Valve Stem
Gun Gum
Services Offered at both Pit Stop Garage and Auto Hobby
Labor Flat Rate
Turning Rotors/Drums
Gasoline Oil & Filter Change
Diesel OIl & Filter Change
Rotation
Mount Per Tire
$10 low Profile 40 and 45 series
Dismount Tire
$7 low Profile
Balancing per Tire
Swap Only
Swap & Balance, Rotate & Balance
Tire Repair
$7 (off vehicle)
Alternator/Battery Check
Replace Valve Stem
Audio / Electronic Services
By Wick Audio
Wick Audio provides full service audio and lighting installation that serves Misawa Air Base customers through the Auto Hobby Center. With over 15 years in the industry, Mike Patton offers consultations to fit your audio and visual needs with your preferences and unique specifications of your vehicle in mind. FREE consultations are available for all services. Call 226-4654 to make an appointment.
Audio
Stereo(Receive a $25 discount on stereo services when you purchase a backup camera install) |
$80–140 |
Speakers |
$60–120 per pair |
Amp and Subwoofer Install |
$150–250 |
Factory Amplifier Bypass |
$350 |
Custom Subwoofer Boxes |
Price varies |
Lighting
Interior Footwells | $240Exterior Underglow | $380Interior and Exterior Package | $530Prices include XKGlow modular kits with Bluetooth, music, speed and camera controls. |
ADD-ONS |
Electronic
Backup Camera |
$200–300 |
Remote Starter |
$300–400 |
Door Lock Function Upgrade For Remote Starter |
$50–100 |
Custom USB and HDMI Ports |
$100 |
We can source the units and parts from Japanese vendors for your specific car.
Valet Service available for Wick Audio services
We will pick up your car for your appointment and drop it off when it is finished.
Main Base |
$25 |
North Area |
$40 |
Detailing Services
By Wick Audio
The Auto Hobby Center provides the best detailing services in Misawa, with skilled technicians who have over 20 years of experience in the field of car care. We take pride in our work and will do our best to ensure each and every customer is
Interior
Level 1
|
ADD-ONS Shampoo Floor Mats Only | $50 |
Level 2
|
ADD-ONS Shampoo Floor Mats Only | $50 |
Level 3
|
More services are available at our booking site! |
NOTICE: All prices are starting prices and subject to change after inspection. If possible, we would prefer to keep the vehicle for 24 hours to ensure interior is completely dry. Excessively dirty vehicles will be required to be cleaned at Level 3 (large amounts of trash, spilled drinks, pet hair, etc.)
Exterior
Stage 1
|
ADD-ONS |
Stage 2
|
ADD-ONS |
Stage 3
|
More services are available at our booking site! |
Ceramic CoatingMost Vehicles | $800–1,200 Full cleaning, polish and surface prep before applying the ceramic coating. |
Head Light Restoration
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NOTICE: We inspect every vehicle prior to working on the paint. All prices are starting prices and subject to change after inspection. Anything above a Stage 2 will take up to two business days!
Valet Service available for Wick Audio services
We will pick up your car for your appointment and drop it off when it is finished.
Main Base |
$25 |
North Area |
$40 |
It’s time to roll the windows down and enjoy the roads! Swap your tires out for a summer set starting Thursday, April 15. The Auto Hobby Center will mount your summer set and store winter tires in a dry and clean area until the snow nears again.
SWAP & STORE BASIC
$60 for 6 months
Take off the wheels and tires already on the car and put on seasonal wheels and tires. No mounting or balancing included.
SWAP, STORE & BALANCE
$80 for 6 months
Mount and balance four tires already on rims and store the unused set at the Auto Hobby Center
SWAP & STORE DELUXE
$100 for 6 months
Mount and balance four tires not on rims and store the unused set at the Auto Hobby Center
MISAWA SHUTTLE
35th Force Support Squadron Auto Complex Chauffeured Vehicle
EIGHT PASSENGER VAN
- Driver, four passengers and luggage
- Passenger/luggage capacity vary based on vehicle availability
Ten Passenger Van
- Driver, six passengers and luggage
- Passenger/luggage capacity vary based on vehicle availability.
POPULAR DESTINATIONS
Aomori Airport
Sendai Airport
Hachinohe Train Station
Shimoda Bus Stop
All rates are based on a minimum set of hours and hourly thereafter. Rates include fuel, driver and tolls on government roads. Parking fees and tolls on private toll roads are not included. For on base pick-ups, rates are calculated from the pick-up time until the vehicle returns to the Auto Complex. For off base pick-ups, the time is calculated from when the vehicle departs the Auto Complex until the time the vehicle returns to the Auto Complex.
OV RENTAL VAN PRICING
Van Rental is back! All rental vans are equipped with traction control and
brand new snow tires. Travel as far as Sendai in a van of your choice.
To ensure all customers’ safety, a $25 fee is required for COVID-19 germ abatement cleaning on all returned vehicles.
NEW VIP Luxury Toyota Alphard 7 Passengers
$120 per day
(Any rentals over 7 days is 10% off the total price of the rental)
$300 Friday 5 p.m.–Monday 5 p.m.
$15 per hour, up to three hours. After three hours, one-day price is charged depending on rental availability
- Navigation System
- 24-Hour Roadside Assistance
- Round-Trip Toll Passes to Any Destination
- iPod Hookup
- Full audio/video package with second row monitors
Standard Toyota Alphard 7/8 Passenger
$100 per day
(Any rentals over 7 days is 10% off the total price of the rental)
$240 Friday 5 p.m.–Monday 5 p.m.
$15 per hour, up to three hours. After three hours, one-day price is charged depending on rental availability
- Navigation System
- 24-Hour Roadside Assistance
- Round-Trip Toll Passes to Any Destination
- iPod Hookup
- Full audio/video package with second row monitors
Standard Toyota HiAce 10 Passenger
$90 per day
(Any rentals over 7 days is 10% off the total price of the rental)
$215 Friday 5 p.m.–Monday 5 p.m.
$15 per hour, up to three hours. After three hours, one-day price is charged depending on rental availability
- 24-Hour Roadside Assistance
- Round-Trip Toll Passes to Any Destination
- IPod Hookup
Economy Toyota Alphard 7/8 Passengers
$80 per day
(Any rentals over 7 days is 10% off the total price of the rental)
$190 Friday 5 p.m.–Monday 5 p.m.
$15 per hour, up to three hours. After three hours, one-day price is charged depending on rental availability
*limited to regions no further than Sendai
- Navigation System
- 24-Hour Roadside Assistance
- Round-Trip Toll Passes to Any Destination
- iPod Hookup
- Full audio/video package with second row monitors
Welding Bay Rentals
Experienced welders who have been signed off on equipment knowledge and operation can rent the bays by the hour, per availability. Novice welders can take our Learn to Weld course to gain bay access. We have welding slots available! If you already signed up, please come in and pay to get set up for classes.
MIG Welder/Plasma Cutter / $25 per hour
TIG Welder/Plasma Cutter / $30 per hour
Staff Welding Services / $30 per hour
Learn to Weld
Our skilled instructors will provide guidance for safety musts and step-by-step welding basics. Welding will be added to your safety card after completion.
Students must sign up for the blocks in order. Upon sign-up, students schedule class times and pay for the class and all materials, including welding filler rods and coupons (materials to weld on).
Five students maximum are permitted in each class. Ages 16 and over only; 16–17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
$30 per hour
Welding classes are broken down by blocks:
- Block 1 is welding basics, safety and proper use of personal protective equipment. (1 hour)
- Block 2 is basics and application of plasma cutting and MIG welding. (3 hours)
- Block 3 is basics of carbon/stainless steel TIG welding. (3 hours)
- Block 4 is basics of aluminum TIG welding. (3 hours)
Steel/aluminum filler rods and coupons (practice pieces of steel/aluminum) are required for welding blocks. These materials are purchased when you register.
Welding Materials Available for Purchase
Filler Rods for TIG Welding: Carbon steel
(1/8 inches by 36 inches)
$2 Each
Aluminum Filler Rods
(1/8 inches by 36 inches)
$3.30 Each
Stainless Steel Filler Rods
$4.30 Each
AUTO HOBBY CENTER
BLDG. 767
Monday–Tuesday & Thursday–Saturday | 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday & Sunday | CLOSED
SAFETY CLASS
**You must take this class in order to use the shop for DIY.**
You MUST watch the safety video to complete the class, then pick up your safety card at the Auto Hobby Shop.
Phone
226-4654 DSN
0176-53-5181 CELL
*wait for the voice, then follow the instructions
080-1651-9308 After Hours Tow Truck and Emergency Services