Newport - Auto Skills Center & Car Wash

Auto Skills Center is open first come, first served.  Patrons must sign in at front desk before driving vehicle into Bays 1-7.  Children under the age of 10 years old are not allowed inside the Auto Skills Center.

We have two and four post lifts

NO PAINTING
NO GAS TANK WORK
NO EATING OR DRINKING INSIDE FACILITY
NO WASHING OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
NO DRYING/WAXING OF VEHICLE INSIDE CAR WASH BAY
NO MUSIC PLAYING ON SPEAKERS, MUST USE PERSONAL HEADPHONES
LIMIT OF 30 MINIUTES IN CAR WASH BAY WHEN PEOPLE ARE WAITING

 

We accept used oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and oil filters, free of charge during hours of operation. We have some tools patrons may borrow, please check with the front desk.

 

CAR WASH OPEN 24 HOURS/7 DAYS A WEEK
This Do-It-Yourself car wash is located in Bay 8 (The farthest away from the NEX gas station) the automated system includes options for foam wash, rinse, spot free rinse, wax, and drying.  The car wash is open 24/7, except in extreme cold weather, we it shut down when it's 32 degrees or lower.  The car wash interior lights that turn on automatically when you open the bay door to drive your vehicle in.  ENGINES MUST REMAIN OFF WHILE IN THE BUILDING. Please close door after each use and during the winter months we ask that you close the door during use.  The car wash starts off at $3 and ONLY accepts quarters.  There is a change machine located inside Auto Skills Center vestibule and is available 24/7.  Changes $1 to 4 quarters, $5 to 20 quarters,  $10 to 40 quarters, and $20 to 80 quarters.  Additional amenities include vacuums and car products available for purchase in the vending machines located outside the Auto Skills Center on the far left end of the building.

 

 

This MWR facility is open to Active-duty personnel, Reservists, Retirees, Dependents, Veterans, DoD civilians, and Contractors with valid ID & base access.  MWR has gone cashless, all major credit cards are accepted.