Beauty Salon Hours
Due to staff shortages, the Beauty Salon will close at 6 PM on the following days: MAY 3, 6, 10, 17, 25, and 31.
Automotive Services
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The Auto Skills Center is a DIY facility. We offer vehicle lift bays, pit bays, tools, tire changers/balancers, and a project bay for extended vehicle maintenance. A motorcycle lift is also available for use.
First-time users will receive a Bay Orientation class from our staff. Contact Auto Skills Center for more information.
Auto Skills Services & Prices
- Pit Bay Fee (Including Tools) $6/HR
- Lift Bay Fee (Including Tools) $8/HR
- Project Bay Fee (Including Tools & Motorcycle Lift) $10 per day
- Vehicle Scrap/Recycle Fee* Free
- Overnight Parking Fee $6 per day
- Parts Storage Fee $6 per day
- Battery Charger Fee $5 per battery
- Tire Mount Fee $5 per tire
- Tire Balancer Fee $5 per tire
- Tire Disposal Fee $5 per tire
Vehicle Scrapping
- Auto Skills Center offers vehicle scrapping for unwanted vehicles. We can assist you in your scrapping process and take that old vehicle off your hands. The process usually takes about 2 weeks.
Hours of operation:
| FRI - TUE | 9 AM - 7 PM |
| WED - THU | Closed |
Resource Downloads
Pre-Paid Carwash Cards
- Offering pre-paid carwash machine cards!
- Purchase a ¥1,000 or ¥5,000 card from the Auto Skills Center or Mainside Gas Station.
- Use the card at the carwash machine at the Mainside Gas Station.
- Call the Auto Skills Center at 253-5325 or send an email for more information.
Rent a car and get around Iwakuni and Japan! Reservations can be made in person or over the phone.
- All vehicles come with expressway toll passes.
- All prior late fees/gas fees must be paid prior to any future reservations being made.
Vans & SUVs
-
$90 daily
-
$540 weekly
Sedans
-
$80 daily
-
$480 weekly
Large Trucks & Cargo Vans
-
$60 daily
-
$23 hourly
Small Cars
-
$65 daily
-
No long-term rentals
Hours of operation:
| Daily | 8 AM - 6 PM |
Get around Iwakuni and Japan with the freedom of driving! Get started by downloading and filling out the following forms. Classes are limited to the first 10 patrons to complete the registration process.
Registration is open!
Download and fill out the appropriate forms below.
Registration Forms for Active Duty
Registration Forms for Civilians
To save time, send the registration forms via email to OMBIwakuni.DriversEducationCourse@usmc-mccs.org.
Our American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA)/AAA-certified courses are 45 hours long. Includes 39 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of Behind the Wheel instruction. The 3-Hour Refresher course is also available for SOFA-status persons who have an expired stateside license and need to renew their current SOFA license. All courses and course materials are given in English.
Hours of operation:
| MON - FRI | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| SAT, SUN, & HOL | Closed |
Visit the Service Station and get everything you need to go out and explore the open roads of Iwakuni and Japan.
Towing Services
Need a tow? We are here to help. Towing services are only available within a 50 km radius of MCAS Iwakuni.
JCI Inspection
We offer a Pre-JCI and JCI (Japanese Compulsory Insurance) inspection to help make the process easier for you.
Title Changes
We can have your vehicle title change done for you.
Vehicle Pre-Purchase Inspection
Thinking about buying a vehicle but want to make sure you are making a wise choice? Let us look it over before you purchase the car.
Vehicle Maintenance Services
Diagnostics, tire changes, and more!
Hours of operation:
| MON - FRI | 8 AM - 6 PM |
| SAT | 8 AM - 4:30 PM |
| SUN & HOL | Closed |
New to Iwakuni and need to get your automobile ready to take you places? Avoid the confusion and let Chubb Insurance take care of you—right here on base!
Services
- JCI
- Automotive Insurance
- Renter's Insurance
Hours of operation:
| MON - FRI | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| SAT, SUN, & HOL | Closed |
Whether you need a vehicle while overseas or returning home, we got you covered. Developed for you and endorsed by The Exchange, this factory-direct program is not your typical car-buying experience. With more than 80 locations worldwide and benefits designed specifically for military members, our only commitment is to serve you. And we’ve been proudly doing it for close to 60 years.
Hours of operation:
| MON | 10 AM - 6 PM By Appointment Only |
| TUE - SAT | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| SUN | Closed |
Location
| MON - FRI | 8 AM - 6 PM |
| SAT | 8 AM - 4:30 PM |
| SUN & HOL | Closed |
Visit the Service Station and get everything you need to go out and explore the open roads of Iwakuni and Japan.
Towing Services
Need a tow? We are here to help. Towing services are only available within a 50 km radius of MCAS Iwakuni.
JCI Inspection
We offer a Pre-JCI and JCI (Japanese Compulsory Insurance) inspection to help make the process easier for you.
Title Changes
We can have your vehicle title change done for you.
Vehicle Pre-Purchase Inspection
Thinking about buying a vehicle but want to make sure you are making a wise choice? Let us look it over before you purchase the car.
Vehicle Maintenance Services
Diagnostics, tire changes, and more!
| FRI - TUE | 9 AM - 7 PM |
| WED - THU | Closed |
The Auto Skills Center is a DIY facility. We offer vehicle lift bays, pit bays, tools, tire changers/balancers, and a project bay for extended vehicle maintenance. A motorcycle lift is also available for use.
First-time users will receive a Bay Orientation class from our staff. Contact Auto Skills Center for more information.
Auto Skills Services & Prices
- Pit Bay Fee (Including Tools) $6/HR
- Lift Bay Fee (Including Tools) $8/HR
- Project Bay Fee (Including Tools & Motorcycle Lift) $10 per day
- Vehicle Scrap/Recycle Fee* Free
- Overnight Parking Fee $6 per day
- Parts Storage Fee $6 per day
- Battery Charger Fee $5 per battery
- Tire Mount Fee $5 per tire
- Tire Balancer Fee $5 per tire
- Tire Disposal Fee $5 per tire
Vehicle Scrapping
- Auto Skills Center offers vehicle scrapping for unwanted vehicles. We can assist you in your scrapping process and take that old vehicle off your hands. The process usually takes about 2 weeks.
| Daily | 8 AM - 6 PM |
Rent a car and get around Iwakuni and Japan! Reservations can be made in person or over the phone.
- All vehicles come with expressway toll passes.
- All prior late fees/gas fees must be paid prior to any future reservations being made.
Vans & SUVs
-
$90 daily
-
$540 weekly
Sedans
-
$80 daily
-
$480 weekly
Large Trucks & Cargo Vans
-
$60 daily
-
$23 hourly
Small Cars
-
$65 daily
-
No long-term rentals
| MON - FRI | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| SAT, SUN, & HOL | Closed |
New to Iwakuni and need to get your automobile ready to take you places? Avoid the confusion and let Chubb Insurance take care of you—right here on base!
Services
- JCI
- Automotive Insurance
- Renter's Insurance
| MON - FRI | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| SAT, SUN, & HOL | Closed |
Get around Iwakuni and Japan with the freedom of driving! Get started by downloading and filling out the following forms. Classes are limited to the first 10 patrons to complete the registration process.
Registration is open!
Download and fill out the appropriate forms below.
Registration Forms for Active Duty
Registration Forms for Civilians
To save time, send the registration forms via email to OMBIwakuni.DriversEducationCourse@usmc-mccs.org.
Our American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA)/AAA-certified courses are 45 hours long. Includes 39 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of Behind the Wheel instruction. The 3-Hour Refresher course is also available for SOFA-status persons who have an expired stateside license and need to renew their current SOFA license. All courses and course materials are given in English.
| MON | 10 AM - 6 PM By Appointment Only |
| TUE - SAT | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| SUN | Closed |
Whether you need a vehicle while overseas or returning home, we got you covered. Developed for you and endorsed by The Exchange, this factory-direct program is not your typical car-buying experience. With more than 80 locations worldwide and benefits designed specifically for military members, our only commitment is to serve you. And we’ve been proudly doing it for close to 60 years.