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

$15 per month

Work Bench/Sand Blaster/Parts Cleaner

$3 per hour

Flat Stall

$5 per hour

Lift Stall

$6 per hour

Outside Overnight Vehicle Storage

$5 per night

Inside Overnight Vehicle Storage

$6 per night

Roadside Battery Jump Start

$15 on base
$30 off base

Roadside Tire Change

$20 on base
$40 off base

Battery Charge

$10

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

$4.75

WD-40

$6.50

10W-30 Oil

$4.75

Threadlocker

$6.50

Valve Stem

$1.50

Gun Gum

$11

Services Offered at both Pit Stop Garage and Auto Hobby

Labor Flat Rate

$50

Turning Rotors/Drums

$15 Each (plus labor fee $70–$250 each)

Gasoline Oil & Filter Change

prices vary per vehicle

Diesel OIl & Filter Change

prices vary per vehicle (plus the cost of filter $27~$47)

Rotation

$10-$12 each

Mount Per Tire

$6
$10
low Profile 40 and 45 series

Dismount Tire

$5 regular
$7
low Profile

Balancing per Tire

$7.50–$9 (tap-on weights x4, $30/ stick-on weights x4, $36)

Swap Only

$12 each

Swap & Balance, Rotate & Balance

$30-$36

Tire Repair

$11 (on vehicle)
$7
(off vehicle)

Alternator/Battery Check

$10 

Replace Valve Stem

$10 

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 | $240

Exterior Underglow | $380

Interior and Exterior Package | $530

Prices include XKGlow modular kits with Bluetooth, music, speed and camera controls.

ADD-ONS
Trunk | $40
Grill | $25

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 
$60

Vacuumed, windows cleaned, plastics wiped down and dressed where applicable

ADD-ONS

Shampoo Floor Mats Only | $50
Ozone Odor Treatment | $50
Cabin Filter Replacement | $60                

Level 2
$125–175

Vacuumed, windows cleaned, detailed cleaning of plastics and crevices, dressing applied

ADD-ONS

Shampoo Floor Mats Only | $50
Shampoo Seats | $75
Shampoo Carpet and Floor Mats | $75
Ozone Odor Treatment | $50 
Cabin Filter Replacement | $60            

Level 3
$400–450

Mold, bio, germ and virus abatement and deep cleaning for things like dairy spills. 

Includes everything from a Level 2 plus: Carpet, seats and floor mat shampoo, ozone treatment, seats removed and plastics dismantled if necessary.

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
$100

Wash, wax and tire shine

ADD-ONS 
Clay bar and upgraded wax/sealant | $75 

Stage 2
$250

Wash, clay bar and iron decon, door jambs cleaned, windows cleaned, wheels and tires cleaned. Plus a light compound/medium polish to remove moderate scratches, swirls, paint transfer, followed with a wax protectant.

ADD-ONS 
Wax Sealant Upgrade | $50                       
Headlight Restoration | $75
Wheels Off Detail | $150 

Stage 3
$400

Everything from a Stage 2 plus: 
Full on paint color correction. Heavy compounds and polishes are used to get the paint as close to perfect as possible with your choice of wax or sealant.

More services are available at our booking site!

Ceramic Coating

Most Vehicles | $800–1,200
Set of 4 Wheels | $200–300
Motorcycles | $400–600

Full cleaning, polish and surface prep before applying the ceramic coating.

Head Light Restoration
$150

Lights are sanded, polished and coated to protect them from further UV damage.

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

Swap & Store

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

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.

Pets are allowed on chauffeured vehicles. If you need to transport pets, please let our customer service representative know at the time of reservation to receive additional instructions.
Reservations are accepted up to 90 days in advance during normal hours, which are Tuesday–Friday 11 a.m.–8 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Reservations to transport more than 50% of passengers who are non-SOFA status require a request letter to be approved by the Auto Complex Manager. Reservations must be secured with a valid credit card.
A cancellation fee of three hours charges for the confirmed vehicle will be assessed for all cancellations made less than seven calendar days (excluding holidays) prior to the pick up date. Cancellations must be made by calling 226-4654 Tuesday–Friday 11 a.m.–8 p.m. or Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

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

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