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Do-It-Yourself Auto Shop

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DIY Bay

Take charge of your repairs—reserve a DIY bay and get hands-on with your vehicle.

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Work on your vehicle with the right tools and support

The Do-It-Yourself Auto Shop gives you access to professional bays, lifts, and tools so you can work on your vehicle safely and efficiently.

This option is perfect if you want to:

  • Perform routine maintenance
  • Learn how your vehicle works
  • Save money on repairs

Staff members are available to answer questions and guide you, but you stay in control of the work.

 

Two car mechanics

 

Work on your vehicle with the right tools and support

  • Change oil and filters
  • Rotate or balance tires
  • Replace brakes and suspension parts
  • Perform basic engine or electrical work

Equipment & Amenities for Use

All bays include a full set of hand tools and the use of the tool room at no extra cost. Clean-up time begins half an hour before closing.

Available for Use

✔ 18 lift bays (4-post style & 2-post style)
✔ 1 Alignment lift bay
✔ 2 Brake Rotor/Drum Lathes
✔ 2 Paint booths (cross draft style)
✔ 1 Muffler bay
✔ 2 Motorcycle lifts
✔ Parts cleaning bay (chem free)
✔ Tool boxes at all bays
✔ Central tool issuing room
✔ 2 Tire mounting and spin balance machines
✔ Sand blaster (cabinet 2.5' x 2.5' x 2.5')
✔ Exhaust bending/flaring machine (1.5 to 3 inches)
✔ Hydraulic press
✔ Chop saw / band saw / drill press
✔ Wall mounted strut press
✔ Automotive Paint Mixing Room

Parts & Supplies List

       Conventional oil (5-20, 5-30, 10-30)
       Synthetic oil (0-20, 5-20, 5-30, 10-30)
       Mobil 1 Full Synthetic oil (0W20, 5W20, 5W30, 10W30)
       Oil Filter, conventional car/truck
       Gear lube, conventional (80w90)
       Gear lube, Mobil 1 synthetic oil (75W-90)
       Gear lube, synthetic (75w140)
       Wheel bearing grease
       Power steering fluid
       Brake fluid DOT3 and DOT4
       Brake cleaner (non-chlorinated)
       Penetrating lube 
       Carb cleaner
       Windshield washer fluid (-20 degree)
       Antifreeze, green 
       Antifreeze, Dex Cool
       Dexron III ATF
       Mercon V ATF
       Dexron VI ATF
       ATF +4
       Tire valve stems
       RTV (Red, blue, black, copper)
       Thread locker medium and high strength
       Grinding wheels
       Cut-off wheels
       Reciprocating saw blades
       Exhaust tubing, 1.5 to 3-inch
       Exhaust clamps
       Electrical fuses, various sizes

Shop Access & Safety

Before using the shop:

  • You must complete a short safety class
  • Closed-toe shoes are required
  • Vehicles must be registered and insured

Clean-up begins before closing time, and unfinished work may require overnight storage.

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