Auto Skills Center
3.9 (76)
11120 Iraqi Freedom Dr, Fort Drum, NY 13602
(315) 772-7902
army.mil
Claimed
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Reviews
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JOHN LEWIS
2 months ago
The only thing not Great about this place is its hours and days open! Other than that nice to have a place to use! Wish they still had the paint booth in operation and more tools like it used to be!
Ed Gero
2 months ago
They only offer orientation course three times a week at inconvenient times. They would be a useful facility if they had decent hours.
Jared Breneisen
8 months ago
1. They never have any bays open. Apparently they are fixing some broken bays but it is impossible to get in. This has been going on for at least 6 months now. It is impossible to get a bay to work on your car here.2. They don't let you sign out tools two hours before they close and make you turn your tools in one hour before they close, which means that their hours are shorter than what is posted making the bay shortage even worse.3. They make you attend a scheduled tool safety class during lunch; however, the class is just a 15 minute video they make you watch and then you sign a roster and they give you a card. There is no reason they couldn't be more accommodating and just show the video before you work on your car.Overall this place is ridiculous. Good luck trying to work on your car here. You're better off buying jack stand and the tools to do it yourself.
Robert Peruzzi
8 months ago
The guys who work here are so much help. It is so cool having access to a facility like this. I only wish that they were open more often. But I am grateful
Aiden Bagatta
a year ago
Very hit or miss with this place. Some days the staff are super helpful, other days it s like you re an inconvenience. Their policies are dumb too, like cutting off signing in to do work 2 hours before they close. Sometimes people have to work till 430-5 on the weekday and don t make it over there till 530. Definitely the worst auto skills center I ve encountered across the army.
Jaxson Hetrick
11 months ago
Only 2 lift bays and they seem to always be full so I can never get my truck or my wife s car in. This is also the first auto skill center I ve been to that requires you to be on the registration (this means they have to see your registration to let you work on a vehicle) it s quite stupid. Also they work on DPW vehicles there so good chance that all bays could be taken just for DPW. The tire machines seem to never work either huge inconvenience. I ve given up trying to work on my vehicles there and went out and bought some jack stands and a jack. If you have gotten the chance to get in good for you.
Jesus Flores
11 months ago
What can I say this is drum after all. Worst auto skills that I ve ever been too. Very limited in turns of welding and rebuilding. Closed Sundays and Saturdays. Good luck getting a bay unless you re going to squeeze an hour in right after pt. I waited 2 plus hours on Saturday and couldn t get a bay. With the barracks rules on auto repair might as well pay someone else to do it or drive over to someone that lives off post.Service: Wheel alignment
YeahSureMmKay Hello
2 years ago
My kids had locked the keys in the car and so I had called. They came right away even though it was a Saturday event we were attending. I was so pleased with the service and they were so patient and understanding when they found that one door was unlocked. I would absolutely use this service again!
California lifestyle
5 years ago
Was skeptical of working on my truck here after reading some of the reviews but soon learned it was worth my while. The guys at the shop are very helpful and knowledgeable. As long as you are willing to learn and put in the effort they are really willing go go above and beyond to help or give pointers. I saved a lot of money here and am learning a lot along the way.
Ryan G
2 years ago
Clean and helpful staff. Love working on my car here
Katie Horrigan
2 years ago
Love that we have a place like this on post to do auto work! The guys at the shop are extremely helpful and really know their stuff.. They are always easy to work with. I also really appreciated that Napa Auto Parts delivers right to the skills shop (from the PX store) so you don't have to leave to get parts!!!
abdullah alomari
6 years ago
Mike (the head worker) can be quite a tough person if you're new to working on vehicles, ultimately him and the rest of the workers can he very helpful and the prices are great. Don't be discouraged if you feel "offended" or maybe like they're being "rude" , it is definitely worth it coming here to work on your vehicle(s)
seroqu 15
4 years ago
I haven't used this place yet but have taken the safety class and have looked around and it's a very nice establishment! I would give it 5 stars but they have a rule implemented that really messed me up. You can't have non DOD card holders in the premises helping you. If they are accompanied by a DOD card holder it should be no problem. They need to really change that rule. I had my brother visit me to drop my trani to save myself a hudge amount of money, now since we couldn't do it because of the rule, probly can't fix my car until next year.
Timothy Rhyne
6 years ago
Rude as hell I called to ask what time they hold classes to use the there equipment and a worker named mike instead of answering my question he just hung up the phone. I called back and asked the same question he simply said no only Tuesday s I asked what time do they hold the class he simply said noon and hung up again. If you hate your job so much that you do it poorly you might as well not do it at all
raul davila
6 years ago
I was wondering why this establishment was always empty, found out why!! Very rude staff, employee seems like he doesn't want to be there or let anyone in the shop, I know mechanics can be very territorial but this guy went over board. Very poor social, professional skills. Just because you know a profession you don't have to be rude. I could keep going but I know this isn't going anywhere so good luck.!!
date kouassiviw CB zh
a year ago
for inspection the service is zero they do not know how to welcome customers. We deserve a little respect. I repeat the service sucks.
Michael Nye
3 years ago
Great place to save money on auto repairs if you have some basic skills. I'm retired mechanic and I can say the facility is top notch. They will guide the inexperienced through the repairs.
Ivan Cuasito
a year ago
Best Auto Skills place. Sean & Ken helped me replace whole Rack & Pinion. Big shout outs.-cuazService: Auto maintenance
Jules G.
6 years ago
Very rude when talking to potential customers. Apparently now the "class" to use the facility is on tues & thurs and it would be too much of a hassle to help someone make use of the facility to while they have help, for example, while my dad is visiting from 15hrs away? Drum is ridiculous when it comes to resources and soldiers.
Mike
2 years ago
Great tools and great people. If you have any level of mechanical aptitude then you can save a lot of money by doing your own work here.
Mike M.
a year ago
Good operation hour, nice staff.
JoJo Reece MacMillan
4 years ago
Fantastic staff! They went above and beyond! Easy work space. Very well organized and priced!
Matthew Laun
6 years ago
It is so helpful to have a safe space to work and all the right tools for the job. Staff was super helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you!
James Myrick
3 years ago
Brand new lifts, very knowledgeable staff. Anytime I need to do car maintenance, they are my first call for an appointment
mike brunell
3 years ago
Great place for the self mechanics to work on his car. Also the support they give to the military at a cost of savings very well needed and appreciatedService: TiresService: Tires
jaylin pitts
3 years ago
Come here when in need of fixing. After this class I understand safety is first. Also I will be bringing my car in a time or two.
Michael Dyer
6 years ago
Very helpful people that are very knowledgeable at prices that can't be beat! If you like working on your vehicle, this is the place
Adam Ray Woods
7 months ago
Do not respect posted business hours.
Leroy Warren
5 years ago
Great facility, staff and equipment! They are always willing to teach and assist!
jesus Spartan
3 years ago
If you wanna change your oil its a decent place to figure it out. Also pretend to be a mechanic while you're there