{"id":292,"date":"2026-05-19T16:16:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T16:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/facilities-services\/?page_id=292"},"modified":"2026-05-29T17:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T17:14:27","slug":"auto-shop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/facilities-services\/auto-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto Shop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"bannerheight650 hero-fww bpcc blockspacebottom overlay-image-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/facilities-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/05\/UWSPFLO-57-X3.jpg)\"><div class=\"smaller-banner\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 bpcc smaller-banner-image-container site-width\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/facilities-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/05\/UWSPFLO-57-X3.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgforsmallscrn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/facilities-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/05\/UWSPFLO-57-X3.jpg\"\/><div class=\"overlay-text-backdrop\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 overlay-contentwidth\"><div class=\"hero-purple-bg overlay-pos-ll overlay-attach  overlay-text-container\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\"><div class=\"overlay-headlineone\">AUTO SHOP FOR UWSP STATE VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT<\/div><div class=\"overlay-linkbuttons\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">safety and service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.\u200b &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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&nbsp;Grounds Work Unit&#8217;s&nbsp;vehicles and equipment.&nbsp;All campus vehicle inspections, maintenance, assignments, and vehicle retirements are handled through the campus auto shop.<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/workrequest.uwsp.edu\/facilities\/home.html\" target=\"_self\">REQUEST SERVICE ON A STATE VEHICLE <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS IN THE SHOP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The UWSP Facility Services &#8211; Auto Shop is&nbsp;dedicated to sustainability efforts. &nbsp;The list of items which are recycled in the Auto Shop proves that through these efforts, they&nbsp;are responsible stewards of our environment. Items that are recycled include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bBatteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Used Motor Oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tires<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil Filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air Filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fuel Filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anti-Freeze<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scrap Metals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gasoline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light Bulbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-accordion blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"\"><div class=\"card-intro\" style=\"text-align:left\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"panelcontainer nofirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Do you perform maintenance or repairs on non-university vehicles or equipment?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>No. &nbsp;The Auto Shop only repairs and maintains University vehicles and equipment. &nbsp;They are not able to work on privately owned vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">I&#8217;m a student at UWSP and my car battery seems to be drained. What can I do?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The UWSP Fleet Services office owns a portable battery &#8216;jump pack&#8217; which is available to use for trying to start your vehicle when the battery is drained. &nbsp;They also have a portable air compressor available for assisting with tires that are low on air. &nbsp;Because of liability issues, the Auto Shop cannot be responsible for this type of assistance. &nbsp;When you need to use either of these items, please contact Fleet Services by calling&nbsp;<strong>715-346-2884<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">I rented an automobile from UWSP Fleet Services, and I am having an issue with the vehicle. What should I do?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Contact UWSP Fleet Services at 715-346-2884 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:transportation.office@uwsp.edu\">Fleet.Services@uwsp.edu<\/a>. &nbsp;If you are unable to contact UWSP Fleet Services, please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arifleet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ARI, Auto Resource Inc.<\/a>, a fleet management company. &nbsp;ARI can be contacted by calling 1-800-CAR-CARE (1-800-227-2273).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>safety and service 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. 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