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August 2024 by Ronald Richardson
The auto skills manager Joe Zirelli is terrible at customer service. He walks around with a serious attitude. I am a veteran and I live on Fort Meade. My children should have access to places as well. He did not allow my sons (one is 24 and a mechanic) to use the shop services. His attitude needs adjustments. Not what veterans or military members and their family needs.
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April 2024 by N S
Go to this place, if you have no other choice. I went there to do an oil change and transmission fluid change. I hadn’t been to this place in a while. when I asked simple questions like is there a toolbox at the bay that I was assigned, the guy gave me an answer with an attitude. I Then proceeded to ask him if the impact wrenches were also part of the box instead of telling me yes he told me with an attitude to go check the toolbox. Also, you now have to pay for rags I don’t know how that makes sense for an auto hobby shop. Also, also, the air hoses are half the size normal air hoses that you expect in an auto hobby shop. It is the strangest thing. I can understand the fact That there are cost constraints and you may have to provide half an air hose for an impact wrench, but I don’t understand the attitude from the staff. All of the bases around Maryland are closing their auto hobby shops. These guys are lucky to have jobs and to give attitudes to the soldiers, sailors and marines at Fort Meade is just uncalled for.
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March 2024 by Shane Shua
Went to the 30 minutes safety class which explains how to use all the equipment in the bays. This is my new go to spot for any fluid changes, brakes or any minor work my car needs.
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January 2024 by Chris Hawkins
If you have a CIV/MIL CAC, this is a great place to do car maintenance. You need the safety training--check the website for updated hours for the safety briefings. They are super busy on Saturdays, but Friday afternoons are typically pretty open.
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January 2024 by Cliff G
There are only about three, 4 post car lifts, and the asymmetrical car lifts take up the rest of the garage. Just know this before you come. There's a safety class that you must go through on Friday @ 1230 & 1800 that costs $5. It takes about an hour, and then you'll be on your way. There weren't many employees there at the time that I went, so you might need help from other customers to ground guide your vehicle in or out. Not many clean rags to pass around because I had to go in the used rags bin. Wipe down your funnel before use, and the tools are clean.
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November 2023 by Zak P
This place needs more tools. There seems to be a shortage of tools at the work bays. I spent more time waiting to ask for a missing tool and waiting for the shop workers to find the tools, than actually working on my car. That seems a bit extreme, and I have to agree, but I hope you get the picture. The younger and taller, of the two older gentlemen, who work at the shop was extremely rude and very sarcastic, but I am starting to understand that is the norm for life long residents of this area. I hope the labor shortage of the COVID era changes soon and this Auto Skillshop brings on board employees who enjoy their work, and like to interact with the Fort Meade community.
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November 2023 by Carl Corvin
Caution. Must take an unadvertised required class only available on Fridays to even change oil. Cannot balance tires, alignment or do any services advertised because they don't have trained staff.
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October 2023 by J.J. Vee Bee
It's always great to work on my car at the skills center. They have a plethora of tools and the staff is always there to walk you through if you need assistance. Recommend to all eligible patrons that enjoy working on their car or truck.
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October 2023 by Eric West
This place is totally awesome. Great Staff very knowledgeable with good directions and follow up. I really appreciate and enjoy being around others who have a passion for autos.Please keep this place alive all of the other places like this have have closed - so sad - so come and use this place.Services: Steering & suspension repair
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September 2023 by Corey Mayfield
The fact that this place is still open is worth six stars.
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September 2023 by Edwin Sanchez
There's only one day available to take the required 1-hour course to use the shop. I've gone on more than one occasion and not been able to take the required course because they were either closed or the instructor wasn't there. They do not accept safety briefs from other bases.
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August 2023 by Jean Nicolas
This the best and cheapest place to do work on your car.
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June 2023 by Gregory Lipscomb
DIYers Paradise! Tom is the best. He knows his stuff. The garage is equipped with everything you need, from airing-up your tires to rebuilding an engine or transmission.SAVE thousands and learn more about the service and repair of your ride in the bargain.Most lifts are $12/hour. Tire, wheel alignment, and welding services are available for a fee.My 30-year-old Previa van will live for another thirty, thanks to Auto Skills!
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May 2023 by john mcdaniel
Make sure you keep asking for a bay when you are on wait list or they will "accidentally" cross your name off.
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November 2022 by E Sanc
There's only one day available to take the required 1-hour course to use the shop. I've gone on more than one occasion and not been able to take the required course because they were either closed or the instructor wasn't there. They do not accept safety briefs from other bases.
