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.
Price List
POV Lot Parking Permit
Work Bench/Sand Blaster/Parts Cleaner
Flat Stall
Lift Stall
Motorcycle Lift
$6 per hour
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)
Staff Welding
$50 per hour
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
prices vary per vehicle (plus the cost of filter $27~$47)
Rotation
Mount Per Tire
$10 low Profile 40 and 45 series
Dismount Tire
$7 low Profile
Balancing per Tire
$7–$10 (tap-on weights x4, $30/ stick-on weights x4, $36)
Swap Only
Swap & Balance, Rotate & Balance
$30-$100
Tire Repair
$7 (off vehicle)
Alternator/Battery Check
Replace Valve Stem
Break Cleaner
$4.75 (1 can of WD-40 $6.50, 10W-30 Oil $6.50 per quart, Valve stems $1.50 each)
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
OV RENTAL VAN PRICING
All rental vans are equipped with traction control and
brand new snow tires. Travel to areas from Hokkaido to Sasebo in a van of your choice.
Pet-friendly van’s are available!
All vans have a $50 cleaning fee. Pet-friendly vans have an ADDITIONAL $50 cleaning fee. ($100 total for pet van)
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
- 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
Tuesday–Saturday | 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday–Monday & federal holidays | 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