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Rent-A-Tech at Surrey Car Care

Get expert guidance on your next vehicle project with our Rent-A-Tech service! This program is part of the Surrey Car Care Self-Service Center, and gives you one-on-one time with a professional automotive technician who can help you complete your repair or maintenance project safely and correctly.

Whether you’re tackling brake work, oil changes, or troubleshooting an issue, our technicians are here to help you every step of the way.

How It Works

  • Rent a service bay ($12 per hour) and book a time with our automotive professional.
  • Bring your own parts — tools and equipment are available on-site.
  • Complete the required Auto Skills Safety Training before your appointment.
    Take the training here
  • Customers must remain on-site during all work.

Service Details

  • Who Can Use It: Active Duty, Retirees, Veterans, Dependents, and DoD ID Card Holders
  • Duration: Minimum 1 hour / Maximum 3 hours
  • Parts: Not included (customer-provided)
  • Availability: Appointments must be scheduled during normal operating hours
  • Services and availability are at the automotive professional's discretion
  • Repair assistance is not warrantied

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Auto Skills Price List
Description Labor Parts & Materials
FACILITY & ROADSIDE
Self-Service Bay Rental (Per Hour) $12.00  
Service Call $45.00  
Unlock Vehicle $45.00  
Vehicle Tow $75.00  
DIAGNOSTICS
Perform Smoke Test for Vacuum Leak $55.00  
Scan Engine Codes $10.00  
Test Charging System $10.00  
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Oil and Filter Change $30.00  
TIRE & WHEEL
Balance Tires (Each) $9.00 Wheel Weights (Stick-on ½ oz, ¼ oz) ($0.50 each)
Remove Tire from Rim and Repair $24.50 Tire Patch ($1.00 each), Wheel Weights (Stick-on ½ oz, ¼ oz) ($0.50 each)
Mount and Balance Tire (Per Tire – Remove and Install on Rim) $25.00  
Drain and Fill Tire with Nitrogen (Per tire – $32.99 for all 4) $8.99 Chromed Caps ($0.35 each)
Relearn Tire Pressure Monitor $22.50  
Bearing Press – R2 $25.00  
BRAKE
Resurface Brake Rotors or Drums (Set of 2) $25.00  
Replace Front Brake Pads and Rotors $110.00  
Replace Rear Brake Pads and Rotors $110.00  
Replace Rear Brake Pads and Rotors (with Electric Parking Brake) $165.00  
Reset Parking Brake Maintenance Mode $25.00  
SUSPENSION & STEERING
Replace Coil Springs $55.00  
FLUID FLUSHES
Brake System Flush (Fluid Included) $89.95  
Coolant Flush (Does Not Include Antifreeze) $94.00  
Power Steering Flush (Fluid Included) $110.00  
AIR CONDITIONING
A/C System Evacuation and Recharge (Freon Recovery and Vacuum Service) – R-134 $100.50 Freon – R-134 ($25.00 per lbs)
A/C System Evacuation and Recharge (Freon Recovery and Vacuum Service) – R-1234yf $90.00 Freon – R-1234yf ($96.00 per lbs)

Rent-A-Tech Request Form:

Complete the form below to schedule your session. Approval of the requested time is subject to availability. You will receive a confirmation email once your request has been approved.

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