Garage Services

Fleet Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs

Fleet Services will provide routine scheduled maintenance service on all vehicles through the university garage or a contracted vendor. Departments are responsible for ensuring that vehicles follow the provided maintenance schedule to ensure a healthy vehicle life cycle.

Routine Scheduled Preventative Maintenance:

PM-A Service (To be completed every 5,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first):

• Visual Inspection
• Change oil and filter
• Inspect tires and adjust tire pressure
• Rotate tires as needed

Inspect the following:

• AC/Heating system
• Windshield wipers and washer system
• Interior and exterior lighting
• Air filter and cabin air filter
• Belts and hoses
• Suspension system
• Exhaust system
• Steering components
• Brake pads
• Check and fill all fluid levels
• Emissions testing (if due)

When Repairs are Needed

It is the responsibility of the department to have necessary repairs performed on any university vehicle. Needed repairs should be reported to Garage Services. Garage Services will either perform the services or outsource through a contracted vendor. If for any reason a university contracted vendor is not available, services may be provided by a ASE-certified vendor or university professional and related invoices and any other repair documentation and information must be submitted through the non-contracted vendor maintenance and repair form.

Annual Safety Inspections

The State of Arizona and Arizona Board of Regents requires all university-owned vehicles to undergo an annual vehicle safety inspection. This inspection is to be performed by Garage Services or a qualified inspection facility that employs ASE-certified mechanics. This inspection requirement applies to all vehicles, trailers, golf cars, leased and USDA vehicles. Safety inspections performed by Garage Services will include all services provided in a PM-A service, in addition to:

• All tasks on Safety Inspection Sheet
• Change air filter and cabin air filter
• Check manufacturer recommended services

When an outside vendor performs the inspection, the vendor is required to complete a Garage Services vehicle inspection form. You may request a copy of this form by calling Garage Services: (520) 621-3530. After completion of an inspection and any associated repairs, all documentation must be submitted through the non-contracted vendor maintenance and repair form.

Vehicle Emissions Testing

Emissions on gasoline vehicles are required and can be performed by Garage Services for a nominal fee. The vehicle year and weight will determine if testing is required annually or biennially (contact Garage Services for more information).

• It is the responsibility of each department to ensure that all vehicles are inspected on their annual inspection date. (Check the Emissions Certification sticker on the vehicle for the expiration date).
• If the vehicle is due for its first emissions testing, have it performed on the anniversary date of the vehicle’s purchase. Fleet Services and the Garage can verify the annual inspection date for all vehicles that have had their emissions testing performed here.
• Please call (520) 621-3530 if you need assistance or have any questions regarding vehicle emissions testing.

• Using an Outside Inspection Facility: If your department decides to get your vehicle inspected at a certified inspection facility other than Garage Services, it is the department’s responsibility to notify Fleet Services or the Garage of the passing inspection and to provide all of the documentation within 48 hours of the completed test. All of the documentation can be emailed to PTS-UAG@arizona.edu. Please include the university vehicle number.

  Diesel Vehicles: The Garage is not equipped to test diesel vehicles at this time. It is the department’s responsibility to get all diesel vehicles tested and to provide the appropriate documentation to the U of A Garage. Emissions testing fees are the same for all vehicles: $12.25. Prepaid vouchers for emissions testing are available and can be obtained by calling Garage Services at (520) 621-3028 or (520) 621-3530. The voucher will be billed to the vehicle on a U of A Garage work order.

  Golf Car Maintenance & Repairs

  Mobile Golf Cart Maintenance Service

  The university's Garage Services team will provide routine maintenance and offer monthly and annual service checks to ensure your golf car fleet operates smoothly and efficiently.

  Our comprehensive golf cart maintenance service includes, but is not limited to:

  • Battery checks and fills
  • Cleaning
  • Tire inflations
  • Visual inspections and more

  Once serviced, each golf cart will receive a tag indicating the completed service date. In addition, all maintenance records, including the date and services performed, will be entered and securely stored in our fleet management system for easy tracking and reference.

  Golf Cart Repairs

  It is the responsibility of the department to have necessary repairs performed on any university golf cart. Repairs should be reported to Garage Services. Garage Services will either perform the services or outsource through a vendor. If for any reason a university contracted vendor is not available, services may be provided by an ASE-certified vendor or university professional and related invoices and any other repair documentation and information must be submitted through the non-contracted vendor maintenance and repair form

  
  
  

  Hours of Operation

  Monday-Friday: 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

  Contact Information

  Email: PTS-UAG@arizona.edu
  Phone: (520) 621-3028 or (520) 621-3530

  Location

  1597 E. 16th Street
  Tucson, AZ 85719