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Operating at 75% capacity only.
For the most up to date information on facility closures / program changes and updates, visit mccscp.com/impact.
Overview
Contact / Hours:
Shop Services, (Machine Shop and Tire Services), secure 90 minutes prior to the posted closing time. Stall issue secures one hour prior to closing.
The Auto Skills Center offers an extensive collection of tools, advanced machinery, battery chargers, a brake center, steam cleaners and electronic testing equipment to help support auto needs. There is plenty of stall space to work on vehicles and knowledgeable mechanics are on-hand for advice and assistance.
The Auto Skills Center is your source for all things cars, right here on Camp Pendleton!
Do it all yourself with expert advice every step of the way…
- Affordable Auto Parts Shop with everything from oil, to brakes, to lights
- Extensive tool collection and wide-range of machinery services
- Stall rentals for a clean & safe work space
- On site, expert support from knowledgeable mechanics
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Additional Info
Policies & Rules
- To utilize the Auto Skills Center, you must meet eligibility and ownership requirements. This is done by providing your DOD ID card (CaC, Retired, reserve or dependent ID) along with the vehicle registration or proof of insurance in the patron’s name upon check in. (Please bring these items to the check in window in order to utilize the Auto Skills Center) Please Note: DOD contractors are not eligible.
- Our shop services secure 90 minutes prior to the posted closing time (Machine Shop, Tire Services).
- Stall Issue will secure 90 minutes prior to the posted closing time.
- Stall cleanup will commence 45 minutes prior to the posted closing time.
- Auto Skills Center tools are not allowed to leave the premises.
- Please follow all directions provided by the Auto Skills Staff in reference to Safety and Hazardous Waste. If unsure, please ask any Auto Skills staff for assistance.
- Closed Toe Shoes are REQUIRED when inside the Auto Skills Compound. (Sandals or open toe shoes are not allowed.)
- For safety reasons: No children under the age of 13 years old are allowed in the work area. A customer waiting area is available if necessary.
- No unsupervised children are allowed at the Auto Skills Center.
- Smoking is not allowed within the Auto Skills Center. (This includes e-cigarettes or other vaping products). There is a designated smoking area located in our parking lot if necessary.
- No consumption of any alcoholic beverage is allowed in the Auto Skills Compound.
- No personal welding/torch equipment is allowed at the Auto Skills Center.
- No personal paint equipment (paint guns or airless paint equipment) allowed within the Auto Skills Center.
- No pets allowed within the Auto Skills Center compound. (exception: Service animals)
Pricing
Rates are per vehicle.
Auto Stalls
| Flat | $4.25/hour |
| Lift | $8.25/hour |
| Bench with Storage | $8.25/day |
| Overnight Stall Rate | $10.25/day |
| On-Board Computer Check | $36 (Free retesting) |
| Charging System Test | $10.25 |
| Steam Cleaning | $15.25/half hour |
Tire Services
| Mounting | $8.25+/tire (Price for tire services will vary based on tire size.) |
| Balancing | $9.25+/tire (Price for tire services will vary based on tire size.) |
| Repair | $23.25+/tire (Price for tire services will vary based on tire size.) |
| Disposal | $8.25/tire (Price for tire services will vary based on tire size.) |
Machine Shop Services
| Brake Drum Resurface | $11.25/each |
| Brake Rotor Resurface | $15.25/each |
| On Car Brake Lathe (Rotor Only) | $20.25/each |
| Service Struts | $18.50/each |
| Hydraulic Press Work | $41/hour (1hr minimum) |
Fees for other machine shop tasks determined by amount of work required to perform task.
For other services, check with an employee for pricing and availability.
Welding / Fabrication
| 110V MIG Welder, Patron | $28.50/hour | 110V MIG Welder, Certified Staff | $39/hour |
| 220V MIG Welder, Patron | $41/hour | 220V MIG Welder, Certified Staff | $49/hour |
| Oxy Acetylene, Patron | $28.50/hour | Oxy Acetylene, Certified Staff | $37/hour |
- Stall issue, machine shop, and tire services are secured 90 minutes prior to the posted closing time. Customer cleanup starts 45 minutes prior to close!
- 30-day temporary storage for vehicles being worked on Auto Skills Center ($8/day)
- Recycle Center for waste, antifreeze, automotive oils, batteries, and old metal auto parts/scrap metal. We will not take any auto parts that are not properly drained of all fluids, please drain all fluids prior to dropping it off at our facility.
- Vehicle on-board scanner
- Alternator, battery, and starter testing
- Hand tools available within the facility
Long Term Stall Discounts Available
A discount of 50% or more when you take advantage of these great deals!
Normal stall fee is $4.25 per hour/ $34 per day.
15 and 30 consecutive day options to choose from: