Services’ self-help facilities have you covered Published March 27, 2008 By Senior Airman Melissa Sheffield 435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- The 435th Services Squadron's auto hobby shops and auto recycling center offer different services for automotive needs. According to John Stanchfield, 435th SVS marketing director, these centers are traditionally known as self-help facilities. However, the auto skills centers have certified Automotive Service Excellence mechanics on staff to help with just about any repair. Below are the services these facilities offer. Kapaun Auto Skills Center -state-of-the-art brake testing machine -air conditioning repair -custom stereo installation -standard services of oil & lube -tire work -tune-ups -brake service -order parts & tires using U.S. and European suppliers Ramstein Auto Skills Center -the Modis ™ diagnostic scan system -clutch work -brakes -muffler and tailpipe work -the only front end alignment machine in the area -order parts & tires using U.S. and European suppliers -PCS car prep for shipping -two car washes (One 24/7 manual station, one automatic) Ramstein Auto Recycling Center -used cars -parts -full service towing program -closed bid auctions -recycling services for both old vehicles and parts All three offices work together to make auto care as easy as possible. "We're pretty much a one-stop shop providing a full range of services," said Eddie Forest, Ramstein Center Manager. "But it's important to note that with such a wide range of vehicles to service (both U.S. and European specs), sometimes we'll need to send you to see a dealer for those unusual situations." The auto hobby shops are located on Ramstein (Bldg 2477) and on Kapaun (Bldg 2806), while the auto recycling center (Bldg 5122) is located off base on the road leading to Einsiedlerhof and the A-6.