"disallow" <loewen_t at yahoo.ca @> wrote in
news:78412ce27abfc97297f3195bbb1746ae@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.
>
> 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? I'm not looking for all the answers,
> just looking for some ideas I may have overlooked. Also,
> approx cost figures would be helpful...
>
> Thanks
> t
>

The US Air Force used to have auto hobby shops on most bases.
I used them a lot,owning a 64 Triumph Herald and then a 68 Ford Cortina GT.

They were very popular.However,we in the military did not have to worry
about insurance and liability concerns.


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