​Auto Shop Work Unit

 
The university auto shop is responsible for the safety and maintenance of over 90 fleet vehicles. The Auto Shop Work Unit employs one full time master mechanic. 95% of all fleet automotive repairs are performed in-house. The Auto Shop is a preferred vendor for maintenance work on any state or federal vehicle.​  Our Auto Shop mechanic has over 30 years' experience in the automotive repair industry and is capable of addressing anything from tires and general lubrication to drivetrain and electronics.  The shop is well equipped with the latest tools and diagnostic technology necessary to repair today's most complicated vehicles.  Our parts suppliers are local and, as a result, generally provide parts the same day as requested.


LOCATION:
Maintenance & Materiel Building at 1848 Maria Drive
 
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday through Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm
 
Telephone: 715-346-4288

Randy Lutz, Master Auto Mechanic; certified for work on any state or federal vehicles.
 
​The campus auto shop maintains safe, economical, and appropriate transportation for all university-owned vehicles for state employees to perform their official duties. The auto shop also maintains the Grounds Work Unit's vehicles and equipment. All campus vehicle inspections, maintenance, assignments, and vehicle retirements are handled through the campus auto shop.
 
Should you need to schedule work on a state owned vehicle through the UWSP Auto Shop, please submit a work order by clicking the "SUBMIT A WORK ORDER" button to the left.



 

 
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Do you perform maintenance or repairs on non-university vehicles or equipment?

No.  The Auto Shop only repairs and maintains University vehicles and equipment.  They are not able to work on privately owned vehicles.

I am a student at UWSP and my car battery seems to be drained. What can I do?
The UWSP Fleet Services office owns a portable battery 'jump pack' which is available to use for trying to start your vehicle when the battery is drained.  They also have a portable air compressor available for assisting with tires that are low on air.  Because of liability issues, the Auto Shop cannot be responsible for this type of assistance.  When you need to use either of these items, please contact Fleet Services by calling 715-346-2884.

I rented an automobile from UWSP Fleet Services and I am having an issue with the vehicle? What should I do?

Contact UWSP Fleet Services at 715-346-2884 or Fleet.Services@uwsp.edu.  If you are unable to contact UWSP Fleet Services, please contact ARI, Auto Resource Inc., a fleet management company.  ARI can be contacted by calling 1-800-CAR-CARE (1-800-227-2273).

How do I request service to be performed on the state vehicle that I am responsible for?

Contact UWSP Fleet Services at 715-346-2884 or Fleet.Services@uwsp.edu or UWSP Facility Services Office at 715-346-4219 or Facilities.Services.Office@uwsp.edu.

What type of work do you do?

  • Oil Changes
  • Tire Changes
  • Minor Body Repair
  • Rust Repair
  • Tune-ups
  • Automotive Diagnostics
  • Trailer Repair
  • State and Federal Vehicle Safety Inspections

Note:  The Facility Services Auto Shop only services state and federal vehicles.
We do not perform service work on privately owned vehicles.

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