Car care made easy Published March 30, 2012 By Senior Airman Ethan Morgan 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Vehicles, along with most other things in this world, tend to break down and need to be fixed from time-to-time, which can become quite expensive. The 100th Force Support Squadron Auto Hobby Shop offers a variety of cost-reducing services to Airmen and their families, to help reduce to costs. One of the primary services the auto hobby shop offers is a full vehicle maintenance service which includes air conditioning, alignments, oil change, brake service and tire fitting. They also offer a 'do-it-yourself' service which allows members to rent a bay and tools, so that they can work on their own vehicles, while offering free advice if the need arises. "The auto hobby shop supports the military member by keeping their personal owned vehicles on the road and providing them a safe haven to work on their own vehicles," said John Pidgeon, 100th FSS Auto Hobby Complex director. "This not only allows them to learn new skills, but also saves them a considerable amount of money." The auto hobby shop offers a break-down and full auto service, for people who are unable to do it themselves. Though the auto hobby shop primarily charges by the price of parts, plus labor, they also hold regular specials to help reduce auto care price for Airmen. Another way, in which the auto hobby shop caters to the military family, is by offering a free two-hour class beginning April 26 and will continue every Thursday for ladies to teach them the basics about car care. Some of the topics that will be offered include how to check fluids and how to change a tire. The auto hobby shop also teams up with the 100th FSS Airman and Family Readiness Center to offer a "car care because we care" service. This gives the family members of a deployed member preferential service, along with a free oil change, and safety inspection valued at $50. "The main goal of this service is to provide safety for the military member, and peace of mind should the member be deployed. It also gives members a place where they can learn a new skill and save money," said Pidgeon. The auto hobby shop is open seven Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. For more information on services offered, contact the auto hobby shop at DSN 238-2480 or commercial 01638542480.