Hours of Operation
Auto Hobby Complex
Monday – Friday | 7:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday | 8am – 8pm
Sunday | Closed
Family/Goal Days, US Holidays, & UK Holidays | 7:30am – 5:30pm
US/UK Shared Holidays | Closed
Auto Parts Store
Monday – Friday | 7:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday | 8am – 8pm
Sunday | Closed
Family/Goal Days, US Holidays, & UK Holidays | 7:30am – 5:30pm
US/UK Shared Holidays | Closed
DIY Hours
Tuesday – Saturday | 8am – 8pm
Sunday – Monday | Closed
Family/Goal Days & UK Holidays | 7:30am – 5:30pm
US Holidays and US/UK Shared Holidays | Closed
Last DIY sign-in is 60-minutes before closing • Clean-up is 30-minutes before closing
MOT Testing
Monday – Friday | 7:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday – Sunday| Closed
Family/Goal Days, US Holidays, & UK Holidays | 7:30am – 5:30pm
US/UK Shared Holidays | Closed
Tire & Lube Center
Closed until further notice.
**Also please note we are unable to perform light conversions at this time due to no longer having a qualified mechanic.
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Address Information
Auto Hobby Complex
Auto Parts Store
DIY Hours
MOT Testing
Tire & Lube Center
Closed until further notice.
Bldg. 1030
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Contact Information
Auto Hobby Complex
Comm: 01638 52 2454
DSN: 226-2454
Auto Parts Store
Comm: 01638 52 2454
DSN: 226-2454
DIY Hours
Comm: 01638 52 2454
DSN: 226-2454
MOT Testing
Comm: 01638 52 4185
DSN: 226-2454
Tire & Lube Center
Closed until further notice.
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Attention
If you are headed to Auto Hobby to use their beautiful car wash, check the temperature before you go! At 2 degrees celcius/36 degrees farenheit or below, the machines go into frost protection mode and will not operate. They will start back up at 4 degrees celcius/40 degrees farenheit.
Auto Hobby Complex
This is the one-stop shop to fix your lemon or limo. Our friendly professional atmosphere and extensive range of tools are just what you need to get you back on the road. We provide MOT/SVA testing and custom mechanic services for minor tune-ups, oil changes and light conversions, tire changing, battery charging, welding, electronic engine analyses and brake drum and rotor cutting. We’ll even take care of your hazardous waste, oil/anti-freeze or battery.
Services & Programs
Offering eight DIY bays – six containing vehicle lifts – along with a broad selection of no-cost tools and equipment, you’ll have no problem completing your next DIY auto project. Not sure you have the perfected skills or adequate time to DIY, maintenance and repairs are available to book for your vehicle and are performed by our trained/certified mechanics.
Tire & Lube Services
- Engine diagnostics & troubleshooting
- Special order parts – US & UK Spec
- Oil changes
- Tire mounts
- 3D wheel alignment
Self-help
- Access to vehicle manuals
- Free WiFi for online tutorials
& additional information - Individual classes available by request
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MOT Testing
Motorcycle MOT Testing:
Tuesday & Wednesday | 7:30am – 5:30pm
Vehicle MOT Testing:
Monday – Friday | 7:30am – 5:30pm
Please call to schedule an appointment
Phone: 01638 52 2454
Car Wash & DIY
Our car wash & vacuums are open 24/7!
Keep your car clean by washing it regularly at Auto Hobby. Our automatic car wash gets the job done in just a few short minutes. Prefer to wash by hand? Our DIY jet-wash bays can help you get your car feeling brand new. Be sure to stop by the vacuums to get the interior, too!
All have cashless and contactless payment options!
Know Your Car Class
Want to learn more about your vehicle? Don’t miss our informative class for novice car owners taught by a specialist member of our staff. You will be taken through the basics of your car, learn how to change a tire, change out light bulbs, check all your fluids, and more!
Please call to schedule an appointment
Phone: 01638 52 4185
DIY Bays for Automotive and Motorcycle Repair
Tuesday – Saturday | 8am – 8pm
DIY bays & equipment are available on a first-come, first-served basis • Last DIY sign-in is 60 minutes before closing • Clean-up is a half-hour before closing
We have six automotive lift stalls, two automotive flat stalls, one motorcycle lift stall, tools, reference materials, free WiFi, storage, and a car wash for when you’ve finished the job!
Inside the DIY shop, you’ll get a full-stocked, roll-around toolbox to use in each bay with specialty tools available from the counter. Our mechanics will be there to provide repair manuals and a helping hand. We also host classes (upon request) to help auto-beginners learn the basics of car repair & maintenance!
The motorcycle DIY bay provides specialized motorcycle tools in addition to general use tools. The dedicated motorcycle lift has the capability to support bikes of all sizes – all the way to a fully-loaded Harley – and features side plates to cater to 4-wheel ATVs. Experienced motorcycle mechanics and riders are available on-site to provide advice and assistance.
Retire Your Ride Salvage Program
Anytime during opening hours
Do you need to dispose of a vehicle and want to ensure that it is done correctly?
We can handle your vehicle disposal in a legal and environmentally-responsible way. Save yourself time and the hassle of complicated paperwork! Call us and we will tow your vehicle for free and keep you out of trouble by taking care of all the necessary arrangements.
Free Seasonal System Check
Tuesday – Saturday | 10am – 4pm
Checks include:
- Exterior light operation
- Battery load test and security
- Coolant level/condition
- Brake fluid test
- Windscreen washer fluid level & operation
- Wiper blade condition
- Tire pressure & tire size check
Motorcycle Services
Monday – Friday | 8am – 5pm
Call for an appointment!
- Motorcycle servicing
- Motorcycle tires
- Riding equipment, clothing, and accessories
- Special order parts & accessories – US & UK spec
- All of our helmets meet European and USAF requirements for riding in the UK and Europe
Vehicle Resale Lot
List your vehicle for just $20 a month!
Register at the Auto Hobby Complex and display your vehicle on our Resale Lot!
Per Lakenheath Instruction (LAKI) 31-102 (Traffic Supervision), the below procedures are required to be followed to place your POV on the Resale Lot:
The selling of all POV’s will be completed in designated areas/Resale Lot (Commissary parking lot). Selling of POV’s is not permitted in a public parking lot.
NOTE: Vehicles that are parked in the Resale Lot for sale and have not been registered IAW with procedures in LAKI 31-102 Para 3.5.9.1., may be towed or clamped at the owner’s expense.
To register a vehicle for sale, you must provide the following documentation to the Auto Hobby Complex:
- Current MOT (MOT cannot expire during the period of advertisement)
- Current V5 in your name
- Proof of current insurance
- Applicable space rental monetary fees: $20 per month
Please note: The completed agreement from the Auto Hobby Complex must remain in the front windscreen while the vehicle is on the resale lot.
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