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.