NWS Auto Skills Center

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  Jacob Snyder
a year ago
Absolutely awesome staff, good working spaces, very convenient to have available. Hopefully the Navy keeps this place around as prices for labor are high and will only get higher.Patrons, please follow the instructions given by the staff and be good to this facility, if it is well taken care of it should remain available to use.

  Jacob Davis
4 years ago
Very kind and helpful employees. Every tool size and part you could need. Facility is generally clean and they get you in as quickly as they can.Prices are very fair and it is definitely cheaper than any mechanic. Their labor fees are fair as well, so if you end up getting stuck and need them to do it, it won't absolutely wreck your wallet.Can't recommend enough!

  atleder1
a year ago
Good lifts. Nice to have access to tools at the desk, and prices are fair. The staff are kind of stuck up, and you can t listen to music, which is a bummer. Still a valuable resource to have

  Jayson Hughes
2 years ago
I am a novice mechanic, but I've been able to do basic car maintenance since I was a teenager. Coming from another base to here, it was something of a downgrade.To be clear up front: I will be going back.But there are some pros and cons to this installation's auto shop.The shop has six stalls, three on either side, check in before rolling in. I can't recall how many lifts on the east side, but the west has three: two frame lifts and a drive up lift. The lifts all worked, I helped people working in all of the ones on the west side and they all actuate thier locks and safely support the vehicles.They are definitely well stocked. They have almost every tool I could need. They also have a workbench with assorted vices, grinding wheels, etc, but that's a mixed bag.However space in or around your 'area' is extremely tight. There is nowhere to lay tools out or organize parts. If you have a bigger project, highly recommend bringing your own fold out table.It also only that single workbench, and it's rather cluttered with... junk, to be honest. An old battery, a bicycle wheel, some old parts, some trash bags, a box of whatever... it's not as accessible as it could be, and it's pretty rickety. Even the vice wont stay locked in position.No tools are available by default. I was used to having a pretty decent toolbox to work from at the bay, (sockets, wrenches, screw drivers, breaker bar, and some oil filter wrenches,) and anything else you needed, you ask for. Here, nothing is provided by default, including a basic socket set. This is partially due to the limited space, but it really does feel like this place was an after thought and slotted into building.The need to wear a mask while inside I totally understand, support, comply with, etc,. But once I'm under a car wrenching, I'm not near other people, and feel that is just a tad overkill.While there are some specialized machines here that the staff uses, I did ask what all they were able to do and except tire mounting and balancing, basically, they are only there to hand you tools.The coke machine only takes quarters, in an age where most take cards. I fortunate enough to have cash, and still couldn't get a drink. And I was about to call the repair number clearly labeled on the machine, but then I remember I had my own problems. I'll bring my own cooler, tools, and table next time. So this place us basically just a lift and some shelter. Its definitely useful, but...Final Opinion: I'll use this place, definitely, but poor layout and lack of organization, and some neglect leave it unimpressive, and only just adequate.

  Rich Schafer
9 months ago
Great place to work on your vehicle with lifts. Tools are available if needed. Very helpful staff.

  Zack Quilty
2 years ago
By no fault of the techs here, this Skills Shop has been my least favorite of my three duty station. The charge for using a lift and disposing fluids are the highest I ve encountered. The facilities and tools are nice but come with a higher cost to the service member.

  Damon Brown
10 months ago
Great place with very helpful and courteous staff. Clean and organized facility with all the tools you need to get the job done.

  Paul Stone
6 years ago
Claim to only have one drive on lift and only open for 3 hours on Sundays despite what their sign says. I was told that all the other drive on lifts were broken despite the fact that most were being used to store other people's vehicles. Sad to see that this place has turned into a good ol boys club used to be awesome. Will not be returning and will tell people to find anywhere else before they try to do work here.

  Nathan Aaron
7 months ago
This place is awesome. The staff are great with giving you help and pointing you in the right direction.

  KB 702
5 years ago
Take your business elsewhere. Didn't ask for anything crazy. Simple strut/coil swap the website says they'll do. Work was done quicker than quoted which was nice, but it showed. Struts were not straight and she threw a hissy fit when I asked about it being crooked. She then complained she didn't like doing struts with "*mumbles*", while fixing it. If you don't like doing a job, don't offer it.

  Zachary Connolly
4 years ago
You can rent a lift and any tools youd typically need for $8 an hour. The people that work there are very nice and accommodating and extremely knowledgable.

  richard lew
a year ago
Poor service was 10 minutes longer to clean my work area they charged me another hour for it. Sounds like the service you expect at the DMV or VA.

  Armando Rivera
4 years ago
JC was very helpful and was very concious of my safety. Very grateful for all the help. Very cost effective and many tools available!

  Domingo Perez
6 years ago
Great staff, great prices, very knowledgeable staff that are also patient. Decent selection of tools and quality of tools.

  Abraham Kobke
2 years ago
Can't imagine they don't have a tool you'll need. Only downside is that they're not open 24/7.

  Quin Rickel
3 years ago
Too bad base leadership doesn't recognize the need of these essential techs. Retired TSgt quin rickel

  Edward Cantey
7 years ago
I love all the help they give you and they have every tool you would need to finish most jobs

  John Burrows
2 years ago
Very good place for military to work on there vehicles

  Chris Jackson (CJ)
4 years ago
It is neat, clean and orderly. Awesome.

  Firsr Last
11 months ago
Amazing and very helpful

  S C
6 years ago
Don't be afraid to ask questions