I was wondering if there are any shops that host do it yourself days where they allow people to come into the shop and rent/use shop time in order to work on their cars. I know it sounds like a dumb question because I am sure the shop would loose a l money on the deal...but for people like me who don't have anywhere to work on their cars it would be nice to get an education as well as have the correct tools available. Anyone know of anything like this... I would use my buddies places but my friends houses aren't always as reliable as I would hope for.

 

I don't think insurance policies allow shops to let customers use their tools.

 

haha very true didnt think of that...my bad

 

yeah its a big issue for insurance so I doubt shops will allow that.

 

Shops don't do this... if they do they're crazy.

But sometimes members will set up DIY days. Bunch of folks meet at one house and work on each other's cars. My experience with this hasn't been so good. Usually people stare at you and expect you to install all their isht while they watch.

But you can try to set one up.

 

You just have to find someone with air tools, jack and jackstands, hand tools, and some Subaru know-how up here in the Sebastopol area...

-Air Tools <check>
-Hand Tools <check>
-Low Profile jack, 3-ton jackstands and ramps <check>
-Subaru knowledge <if 4+ years working in Subaru Parts Depts. counts, check>
-Previous experience hosting install days <check>

 

Air tools? Badass. They save so much time.

 

Greg, host an install day! I need to flip my intake manifold around.

Bonus points if I can leave my car there when I cant get it running again.

 

Do what I did... announce and Install Fest!!

 

I know the Auto Hobby Shop on base has all that

 

If you're in the military - but all the Hobby Shop workers I dealt with couldn't lend you the right tool, let alone work on Subarus...

...but I'm sure that varies by base. Base experience with Port Hueneme and Pt. Mugu Naval Stations.