Auto Skills
Auto Skills
Save money, get it done right and have the satisfaction of knowing you did it yourself at your base MWR Auto Skills Center. We specialize in all your automotive needs from changing/balancing tires and lift rental to steam cleaning, diagnostic and code reading. We supply the tools and the “know-how,” you provide the labor. Don’t forget to check out our Automotive Convenience Stores for oil filters, wiper blades and more at greatly discounted prices! We also offer special order parts.
| Facility | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Auto Skills Shop Wed-Fri: 11:30 am-7 pm Sat-Sun: 9 am-4:30 pm |
Bldg. 3234 Address: Ravencroft & Recreation Way Base: Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) Lock Out Services: Call for availability Mon-Fri, NBSD $20 / NASNI $30 Phone (Office): 619-556-7009 Automotive Convenience Store: 619-556-7008 After Hours Emergency: 619-843-0614 Fax: 619-556-9323 |
| Auto Skills Shop Long Term Parking Sat, Sun & Hol: 9 am-5 pm Closed Weekdays |
Bldg. 825 Address: McCain Blvd & Quentin Roosevelt Blvd Base: Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) Phone: 619-545-7235 On site mechanic, overnight stalls, daily stalls, steam cleaner, turn rotors and drums, tow dolly, batter charger, bead blaster, RV storage, used vehicle sales lot. Long-term parking customers, please call 619-545-7235 for appointment |
| Car Wash Open daily, 24 hours |
Bldg. 3459 Base: Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) Phone: 619-556-7486 |
| Car Wash Open daily, 24 hours |
Bldg. 1495 Address: Rogers Rd (near Golf Course entrance) Base: Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) Phone: 619-545-7235 Five self service washing stalls, vacuum, air fragrance, carpet cleaning machines, vending supplies |
| Car Wash Open daily, 24 hours |
Bldg. 1211 Base: Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) Phone: 619-437-3028 Five self service washing stalls, vacuum, air fragrance, carpet cleaning machines, vending supplies |
| Car Wash Open daily, 24 hours |
Bldg. adjacent to Bldg. 546 Base: Naval Base Point Loma, Main Base (NBPL) Phone: 619-553-7546 Three stall car wash with one steam cleaner stall. Vending machines and vacuum. |
NRSW Auto Skills Shops Have It All!
San Diego's largest Auto Hobby Shop is at Naval Base San Diego, with over 100 stalls including seven drive-on vehicle lifts, three tire/brake lifts and a Convenience Store which stocks approximately 3,000 line items for performing routine maintenance, tune ups and brake work. Special order parts are available on normally a same day basis. Complete re-manufactured engines available at jobber prices. Automotive Diagnostic, Code Reading and Emission Pre-Checks performed. Brake Drums and Rotors surfaced at a discount when pads or shoes are purchased in out convenience store. A wide variety of other automotive services performed on and off site. Lock Out Services available for a reasonable fee.
Visit NBSD’s Automotive Convenience Store with more than 3,000 line items.
- Technical assistance available on site
- Pressure wash stall
- On base lock out service at a minimal fee
- Overnight or daily stalls available
- U-Perform routine maintenance, tune-ups and brake work
- Drive-on vehicle or tire/brake lifts
- Automotive diagnostic and code reading available
- Complete re-manufactured engines and other auto parts available at or below jobber prices
- Purchase your brake pads or shoes in our store and have drums or rotors surfaced at a discount!
Automotive Retail Store
Save money, get it done right and have the satisfaction of knowing you did it yourself at your base Auto Skills Center. We specialize in all your automotive needs from changing/balancing tires and lift rental to steam cleaning, diagnostic and code reading. We supply the tools and “know how,” you provide the labor. We have hundreds of items in stock and offer Special Order Parts Service!
Auto Maintenance Monthly Training Programs
Learn general preventive vehicle maintenance from a certified mechanic on the second Saturday of every month at 9 am. The workshops are FREE and refreshments are provided for all participants. No vehicle needed to attend, just bring a pen and notebook and dress accordingly with closed toe shoes. Reserve your space today by calling 619-556-7009.
Upcoming Workshops
Saturday, April 14 - Smog and Emissions and Auto Electronics presented by a Ball Auto automotive expert
Saturday, May 12 - Automotive Maintenance and Usage of Owners Manual presented by a Baker Auto automotive expert
Saturday, June 9 - Brakes presented by a South Bay Volkswagen automotive expert
Saturday, July 14 - Oil Change & Under Car Inspection presented by a Frank Hyundai automotive expert
Saturday, Aug. 11 - Transmission Service & Under Car Inspection presented by a Westcott automotive expert
Saturday, Sept. 8 - Auto Electronics & Smog & Emissions presented by a Mossy automotive expert
