DIY Garage Thoughts
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2017 GLS 550
DIY Garage Thoughts
Hello Everybody,
So I have been researching DIY/Selfserve Garages around the country, trying to determine if it is a viable business opportunity in the Tampa Bay area.
Has anyone used a SelfServe garage to work on their cars/Would you use a Selfserve garage?
My thoughts are the following.
8 bay indoor Climate controlled, probably 6 bays with lifts.
each bay would be outfitted with a basic 300 piece mechanics tool set and work bench with vise, basic complement of air tools and an exhaust evacuation system.
Specialty tools would be available to either rent or check out for use.
Would have Mitchell or All Data Computers available. Would hopefully have Star/VAGCOM/BMW Diagnostics as well.
Would have Hourly/Halfday/Fullday/Weekly/Monthly pricing structure.
ASE certified Mechanic on duty to operate lifts/ and equipment like tire changers/balancers (if we have them) as well as available for general questions and assistance at an hourly rate.
Hours would be afterhours friendly. something like
Tues-Thurs 12p-10p
Friday-Sunday 8a-10p
Still working on what I think would be profitable to me/economical to customers pricing structure.
So now I ask for your input. Thoughts/Criticisms.
So I have been researching DIY/Selfserve Garages around the country, trying to determine if it is a viable business opportunity in the Tampa Bay area.
Has anyone used a SelfServe garage to work on their cars/Would you use a Selfserve garage?
My thoughts are the following.
8 bay indoor Climate controlled, probably 6 bays with lifts.
each bay would be outfitted with a basic 300 piece mechanics tool set and work bench with vise, basic complement of air tools and an exhaust evacuation system.
Specialty tools would be available to either rent or check out for use.
Would have Mitchell or All Data Computers available. Would hopefully have Star/VAGCOM/BMW Diagnostics as well.
Would have Hourly/Halfday/Fullday/Weekly/Monthly pricing structure.
ASE certified Mechanic on duty to operate lifts/ and equipment like tire changers/balancers (if we have them) as well as available for general questions and assistance at an hourly rate.
Hours would be afterhours friendly. something like
Tues-Thurs 12p-10p
Friday-Sunday 8a-10p
Still working on what I think would be profitable to me/economical to customers pricing structure.
So now I ask for your input. Thoughts/Criticisms.
