UCSD Fleet Services provides a full range of automotive services for vehicles owned by university departments. The diverse fleet consists of more than 300 vehicles of 4 makes and more than 25 models.

In addition to providing vehicle repair and maintenance services, Fleet Services offers:

• Vehicle rental and leasing
• Rental Rates for UCSD Vehicles
• How to Fuel a UCSD Vehicle
• DMV registration for vehicles and trailers
• Vehicle inspection, detailing, and customization
• Emissions testing

See also UCSD Vehicle Accident/ Incident Reporting.

Drivers of privately owned vehicles experiencing difficulties on campus can request basic roadside service through Transportation Services Motorist Assistance Program.

Fleet Services offers routine maintenance and other services for university-owned vehicles. The requesting department is responsible for the costs.

• Routine service: Fleet Services recommends that departments bring in UCSD vehicles for service every 4,000 to 6,000 miles or every 4–6 months, whichever comes first. Routine service includes:
  • Changing the oil and oil filter
  • Lubricating the chassis
  • Rotating tires
  • Checking all fluids
  • Pressure-testing the cooling system
  • Inspecting the suspension, brakes, lights, battery, exhaust system, belts, and hoses
• Other services: Fleet Services also offers the following in-house maintenance and repair services for university vehicles:
  • Light engine and transmission repair
  • Vehicle outfitting
  Tuneups
  • Shuttle bus inspection and repair
  • Air conditioning repair
  • Trailer inspection and repair
  • Brake repair
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Tire service and repair
  • Repair gas and electric carts
  • Washing and detailing
  • Emissions testing
• We can arrange for the following services to be done by an outside shop:
  • Auto body and paint repair
  • Front end alignment
  • Upholstery repair
  • Radio installation
  • Frame repair
  • Engine and transmission overhaul
  • Radiator repair
  • Installation of vehicle signage

Fleet Services does NOT provide the following:

• Repair of personal or Marketplace vehicles
• Machining parts
• Towing vehicles

If your department vehicle needs maintenance or repair, call Bill Bradley, (858) 534-2551, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays to schedule service.

For more information about vehicle leasing, contact Dennis Bell, (858) 534-3485, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays.

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