"disallow" <loewen_t at yahoo.ca @> floridly penned in
news:dc68039da143b60ee9f4b162410cbf3d@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:

> Hey there,
>
> so i am doin this school project, i have to come up with a
> proposal for a Do it yourself garage. I'm in Canada.
>
> most mechanics think this is a stupendously bad idea, as it
> will just create more probs than it solves for the average
> consumer, but I think that if we had a facility that
> provided the right tools and resources, it could be
> feasible.



Well, once you get past the liability issues, property damage,
environmental regulations, and tool theft, it's a great idea.



>
> Also, I doubt there would be enough demand to support a
> DIY Only shop, so one would probably need to dedicate
> some bays to regular automotive service for customers who
> want it.
>
> My question is, not being an experienced mechanic, what
> machinery and special tools would be required to make a
> shop like this run?



Ho-boy. How much do you want to spend? Have you lined up financing from
your bank or somebody? I'm thinking it has got to cost close to $100,000 to
properly equip a shop for most work.

It may not have occurred to you to wonder why there are no such things as
DIY garages any more, so some research is in order here before you sign
personal loan guarantees, son.

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