I've always hoped this concept would catch on everywhere. At all the post I was assigned to in the Army, I used the DIY craft shop to repair my cars. Even now being retired, I still use the DIY craft shop on the local post to me, being Fort Hood which is almost always full. It's a great thing to have access to. I know of a DIY motorcycle shop in Austin, TX called Buds Motorcycle Shop.
Jason Casteel maybe if there was some sort of legal liability waiver within reason that the DIY customers sign. Owner would have to do mandated equipment inspections every so often too.
The idea was invented back in the 60's or 70's I believe. It's been done a few other times, but the DIY car garage has never been super successful anywhere it's been done.
Someone opened one of these in Texas. My dad was in the military and used a few of these at different bases . They were referred to as Hobby shops. There have been times when I've needed this service but couldn't find one
Used our bay while I was stationed at Ft Drum in NY. It's been a dream/goal of mine to be able to open a shop where I live to offer the same service. Totally worth it for the lift access alone. Good job Block
had no idea this existed, I've almost lost my fingers fixing my vehicles outside when it's -30 in january when I could've gone to one of these shops about 40 minutes from my house
My dad has always been more mechanically inclined than me. I can do some wrenching, but I trust him more than I do myself. Definitely need something like this around my neck of the woods.
Living in an apartment complex that doesn't allow diy auto repair kills me every time I think about it. I served in the Navy and we did have those on base. The only public one in my town stopped doing it so now I have no options. I had to drive to Walmart just to change my headlight bulbs. Corporate America makes Americans not self sufficient. We've gotten to the point now where many drivers can't even change their own wheel if they caught a flat. Sad. I was thinking what it would cost to buy a shop for this and would it be worth it but based on what the shop owner in this video was saying it seems like it wouldn't be worth the investment.
In 2018 a couple are sitting on the couch after a monumental dinner. Husband says to wife "Hey,we should start a shop that has a dedicated area we can rent to DIY oil changes,tires ect.". Wife says "Terrific, we could prolly get that going. It'll take a lot of work though". Husband nods and grunts a little as he hits his fresh pen (you all know what I'm talking about :) hehe). All was forgotten in mere seconds. I had no idea this was a thing and forgot all about even talking about it.
Just as as you were explaining the DIY garage I was thinking we had these at all military bases and lo and behold the owner explains his military connection!! Yes these are great for the DIY mechanic who needs more just a driveway to some repairs.
We had something like this on a smaller scale in Springfield Illinois but it was only around like 6 months and the owner shut it down because the insurance was too expensive for how many people were actually using it. Or atleast that's what he says. But it's sad. A lot of newer cars aren't really meant to have the oil changed on a standard jack. Takes so much longer to drain. A lot of up and down is involved. Something like this would help tremendously. Wish it would stick around here..
Your comment about canadians is interesting. I'd like to start a shop here in lethbridge, Alberta, Canada... And there's no shop here, and few people are even aware of the concept.
There’s a place in southern Ohio called bay 6 self service garage. Have been hearing advertising on the radio for over a year. Thought it was a good concept.
Pretty awesome idea, I know some of that shit costs thousands, so it’s nice to get top tier equipment that you’ll only use once a year for a lower price.
Can a mechanic who doesn't want to own a shop, meet customers here and service their cars? We need more of these shops here in SoCAL. Corporations want people to be non-handy and always spend money on repair everything.
Love this! My brother wants to start an auto garage, and I keep pushing him to do something like this and with the lack of motorcycle shops near me, I'd love to have an option like this for motorcycles, too. There's actually a Discovery series about something like this called Gear Dogs.
this is a genius i hope your read this comment you need to change the new of the service for dumb people like me i have same idea about this do it yourself now somebody else already did...
