Auto Crafts

Fort Bliss MWR Auto Crafts is here to help you with your vehicles.

• Do-it-yourself hobby shop has eleven bays with lifts, five bays without lifts, and one pit.  The cost is $14/hour.
• Hobbyists can perform routine maintenance on their vehicle such as oil and filter changes, tire rotation, lubrication, and radiator flushing.
• Vehicle storage is available for more long-term projects.
• Certified mechanics provide detailed work such as brake jobs, complete with disk and drum turning.
• Texas State Inspection validation services

Automotive Skills shop patrons must attend a 30-minute safety class before using shop equipment. Classes are $5 and offered Tuesday through Friday at 9a.m., no classes are offered on training holidays.

What you need to know about Texas State Inspections

• Inspections are conducted under legal requirements and standards set forth by the state of Texas and must be followed exactly as written.
• Please sign in when you arrive and wait in the area to ensure timely service; you may also leave your vehicle for inspections and we will notify you upon completion.
• Average completion time is 25 minutes; heavy wait times will occur during the first and last few days of the month.
• Bring a valid (non-expired) insurance card and, to the best of your ability, make sure all systems are working properly
  • Horn, lights, parking brake operational
  • Tires and brakes in good condition
  • No broken lens covers
• Vehicles less than 2 years and more than 25 years, and all government vehicles receive safety tests only; emissions inspections are not required. Vehicles more than 2 and less than 25 years, will receive both safety and emissions tests.
• Inspection personnel are required by law to place the sticker on the vehicle at the time of inspection.
• Emissions testing requires that the engine be warm (10-15 minutes).
• Personnel with out of state plates should consult the inspector for the most current information regarding inspections and vehicle licensing procedures for their state.
• Ask the inspector for information if you plan to change your state plates to Texas plates.

The Auto Crafts POV Storage Lot in now open to accommodate patrons vehicle storage needs.  Reservations can be made at the Auto Crafts Center, 820 Marshall Road, Tuesday - Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Vehicles must be operable or stored on a trailer.  Lot can hold vehicles/trailers up to 50' in length. Vehicles must be registered and insured.

Cost is $50 per month (uncovered) $100 per month (covered). There are 300 spots available to rent.

What would YOU like to learn about your car?

Auto Crafts "What would you like to learn" survey. We are gaining your thoughts and opionions on what you would like to learn at the Auto Craft Shop. Please "check" all boxes below that you would be interested in, also share any suggestions or ideas that you would like to see added to our upcoming class schedule.

**All services are offered on a first come, first served basis.**