Shop & Lift rentals

[widebody911]

There's been a thread here in the past about the viability of having a shop that would rent shop space, lifts and tools to DIY mechanics. I got a flyer today for a local place that recently opened that does just that: Car Repair Carmichael - California Auto Repair Shop | U Fix It Automotive There are a couple others around Sacramento that have been in business for a while now.

I have no experience any of these places, but it looks like an interesting concept.

[Brando]

High risk/liability.

I see ads on craigslist often down here, but they get flagged and removed.

[widebody911]

Originally Posted by Brando

High risk/liability.

I see ads on craigslist often down here, but they get flagged and removed.

What's the content of the ad and why would it get removed?

[kinein]

When I use to work on base they had a place that would be a part store and diy service bay to work on your car. You had to be active duty to use it. Dont know what the rental rate was.

[KevinP73]

I've rented my lift out a couple times. I don't get enough demand/inquiry to make it available full time.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by widebody911

What's the content of the ad and why would it get removed?

My bet would be shop owners flagging it..

[Rick Lee]

There was a U-Fix-It here for a while, but they eventually changed to more of a "We-Fix-It and Charge-U-For-the-Repair." When I discovered them it was $15/hr. and they provided all tools, air, fluid disposal, etc. Once I took 1.5 hrs. and they wouldn't let me pay more than $15. The owner had sold his 964 to buy the place and so he wanted to hook up a fellow P-car guy. But I was happy to pay $30 and he wouldn't take it, which might explain why they had to change. Then they switched to not being open on weekends, which I really couldn't understand. So I tried to reserve a lift before making the 20 mile drive and they wouldn't take reservations. I took my chances and the place was full with a waitlist. So I just couldn't go there anymore and now they don't rent lifts anymore. I really wish someone could make this work and right by my house.

[s_morrison57]

They had a place where I live in the late 70's that rented space/tools by the hour, they had hoists and a mechanic for questions/advise, it was great and I used the place several times, they lasted about a year then moved or went outta bizz, I thought it was a great idea but when you think about it most car guys have tools & space, these days I'd imagine insurance would be big.