Auto Hobby

Our equipment, your skills!

Auto Skills provides economical and efficient same-day services by means of appointment and drop-off on all American and European vehicles. We have trained mechanics on duty as well as provide DIY services for our Aviano Air Base community to keep your cars in safe and reliable condition.

Services & Programs

DIY services including lift and stall rental (includes full tool services, Interactive Bays w/electronic tech data & videos, mechanic assistance)
Training classes once per month (temporarily on hold)
Vast stock of American and European oil filters, fuses, bulbs, antifreeze, cleaners, and lubricants
The only authorized reseller of engine oil on base. (Ardeca brand 0W20, 5W20, 5W30 fully synthetic and 10W40 semisynthetic)
Parts ordering services for American and European cars, including tires and batteries
Oil change and Maintenance services by appointment.
Note: maintenance services are limited to brakes, tires, suspension, exhaust systems, lighting, computer system scans and some troubleshooting repairs. Please check with representatives prior to scheduling appointment.
Brake rotor and drum resurfacing
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) reprogramming
Interactive Bays (55” televisions in each bay with ProDemand technical data and YouTube available for DIY use.

Oil for Sale on Premises

Oil for sale on premises: Ardeca (Fully Synthetic FS, Partially Synthetic PS) 0W20 FS, 5W20 FS, 5W30 FS, 10W40 PS

Note: Due to SOFA agreement, oil products sold at Auto Skills are to be used on site, not for take away sales.

Ardeca Website

Dropping off your vehicle?

Please be aware that all repair work on vehicles scheduled for maintenance will remain at the center for the entire day until all work has been completed. Please make arrangements for alternate transportation should your vehicle repairs not be completed.

On Base Roadside Assistance

Auto Hobby offers on-base Roadside Assistance for any valid ID cardholder with an AFI registered vehicle that is experiencing mechanical problems. Give the Auto Hobby Center a call at 632-CARS (2277) for more information!

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Dispose of your car battery the easy way!

Auto Hobby Center is the recycling point for used personal automotive parts and fluids – motor oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid etc.; car and motorcycle batteries only; automotive scrap metal; and used tires. This service is only available during AHC hours of operations and is free to US ID card holders only. It is illegal to leave automotive waste at the gate during non-operating hours and doing so could result in a fine and or other disciplinary action.

Used Vehicle Sales Lot

Need to sell your car? We can help with that, but you have to come to see us at the Auto Hobby shop. When you are ready to put your car on the sales lot stop by Auto Hobby and bring the following:

Proof of registration

Proof of ID

You can choose to leave the car on the lot for 7 Days ($9), 14 days ($15), or 30 days ($25)