Repairs, Maintenance, Inspections, and More!
   If you need a reliable mechanic to handle your car repairs and vehicle maintenance, then come to the Services Auto Center's "Pit Stop Garage." Our eight-bay car care center is conveniently located adjacent to the main base gas station. We perform repairs, maintenance, and other services for your vehicle such as oil changes, tune-ups and tire rotations -- just to name a few!
    Other services include Car Winterization, Vehicle Pre-Buy Check, and Japanese Compulsory Inspection (JCI).
    JCI is a safety inspection required for all cars registered in Japan, and must be renewed every two years. The Pit Stop Garage can do this inspection, along with the requisite paperwork and registration updates. Because JCI inspections are very thorough, they often require repairs on inspected vehicles.
    To allow time for repairs, inspections should be scheduled at least 30 days prior to the date of expiration listed on the vehicle’s title. JCI appointments are available at 7:30 am, Monday through Friday. JCI prices range from ¥40,830 to ¥61,330. The Auto Center charges an additional $90 for the inspection, which does not include repairs. 		      The Services Auto Center can do JCI on motorcycles, too. The cost is ¥22,370 plus $50 for bikes over 250cc. If you have an upcoming JCI inspection, the Pit Stop Garage is here to help.

 IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
•
 The Services Auto Center Pit Stop Garage cannot
do first-time inspections on any vehicle imported
to Japan.
•
 The Services Auto Center Pit Stop Garage does not mount low-profile tires. (Go to the Auto Hobby Center for mounting & repairs.)
•
 All hazardous materials (gas, oil, antifreeze, etc.) must be disposed of properly. Please do not dump hazardous materials at the Auto Center. Call 226-2306 to make an appointment for the disposal of your hazardous materials or stop by building 977.



 

Force Support Auto Center
The Pit Stop Garage
Bldg. 965   |   226-9486
Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 5 pm Sat: 8 am - 5 pm, Closed Sundays
Our friendly and personable staff members are available Mon - Sat to
answer your questions. Call 226-9486 today for an appointment!
 
UPDATED: 08/27/2008

How to Junk Your Vehicle
  1. Find a local junk/car dealer (off base) to take your vehicle.
  2. Make sure the dealer gives you a receipt listing the year, make, model and vin (serial number).
  3. Remove the base decal, both license plates and the title. Bring these to Pass & Registration office to obtain de-registering forms.
  4. Take the de-registration forms to a local insurance agency or the land transportation office (LTO) for de-registration.
  5. You will be instructed to pick up your de-registered title on a specific date. Return it to the Pass & Registration office.
  6. You may be able to get a refund on your unused JCI, road tax, or liability insurance. After completing de-registration, contact your local insurance agency for the refund forms. To receive a refund for JCI from the Services Auto Center, the car must have had the JCI done there.
  7. NOTE: If you fail to properly de-register your vehicle from the LTO and Pass & Registration office prior to departing Misawa Air Base, you will be liable for any impoundment and junking charges.
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Focus Groups
 Date Time Location
 5 Sep 11:30 am Services Auto/Pit Stop Garage
  3:00 pm Auto Hobby Center
    The Force Support Squadron Marketing team wants to hear from you! We are conducting a series of focus groups for several FSS activities in order to find our what you, our customers, would like to see.
    A focus group is a forum in which a group of 8 – 12 people is asked about their attitudes torwards a product, service, concept, advertisement, idea, or packaging. Questions will be asked in an interactive group setting where participants are free to talk with other group members.
    Call FSS Marketing at 226-9272 to sign up for any of the focus groups you are interested in attending and let your opinions be known! All are welcome regardless of rank, branch of service or status (active duty, family members, civilian employee, retiree, etc.).
Vehicle Pre-Buy Check:
A little worried about the deal that seems too good to be true? Have a certified mechanic check out the car before you buy it. Pay only $50 for a thorough visual inspection of the car. A pre-buy check includes a check of the following:
 • Steering components
  • Exhaust system
 • Heater system  • Engine cooling system
 • Struts & shocks  • Tires
 • Brake system components  

Helpful Tip!
Going TDY or on a long vacation? Have a friend start your car at least 2 - 3 times per week.