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Title: Workshop for hire.. might be handy
Post by: Bird on November 05, 2015, 08:51:37 AM
Just got this emailed to me at the club..
Might be handy for someone who doesn't have access to a hoist and tools etc.

http://www.umaster.com.au/services.html (http://www.umaster.com.au/services.html)

no affiliation but seems to come with everything including tools...
Title: Re: Workshop for hire.. might be handy
Post by: edz on November 05, 2015, 11:25:43 AM
Wondered if these types of places would surface again ... There used to be a couple  in Brisbane about 30 years ago ..
Title: Re: Workshop for hire.. might be handy
Post by: glenm64 on November 05, 2015, 12:29:39 PM
What a good idea for city folk. Just seeing for myself how little space alot of people actually have on the east coast.  Its starting to get like that in some Perth areas too now.

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Title: Re: Workshop for hire.. might be handy
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on November 05, 2015, 06:21:26 PM
Quote from: edz on November 05, 2015, 11:25:43 AM
Wondered if these types of places would surface again ... There used to be a couple  in Brisbane about 30 years ago ..

Yeah, I was just trying to remember the name of 'em.

I think it was an American concept that never really took off here.
Title: Re: Workshop for hire.. might be handy
Post by: Bird on November 05, 2015, 06:22:27 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on November 05, 2015, 06:21:26 PM
Yeah, I was just trying to remember the name of 'em.

I think it was an American concept that never really took off here.
service station with full driveway service???




FWIW, found one of them on the weekend in Hamilton SA!
Title: Re: Workshop for hire.. might be handy
Post by: dales133 on November 05, 2015, 06:44:11 PM
Great idea.
I would do more on my wagon with acess to a hoist at reasonable prices.
Im getting a bit to creaky in the joints to be grovling on the ground
Title: Re: Workshop for hire.. might be handy
Post by: edz on November 05, 2015, 06:54:16 PM
Heres a Yanky one .. gives a price comparison http://www.diyautorepairshops.com/ (http://www.diyautorepairshops.com/)
and one in Perth http://perth.locanto.com.au/ID_397011973/MMates-Place-Perths-Best-DIY-Automotive-Workshop.html (http://perth.locanto.com.au/ID_397011973/MMates-Place-Perths-Best-DIY-Automotive-Workshop.html)
and Victoria http://www.youdoitauto.com.au/diy-auto-repair-detailing-workshop/ (http://www.youdoitauto.com.au/diy-auto-repair-detailing-workshop/)
Title: Re: Workshop for hire.. might be handy
Post by: glenm64 on November 05, 2015, 07:38:15 PM
Why doesnt it surprise me we're getting screwed on everything in WA.
I've noticed it so much on this trip.


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Title: Re: Workshop for hire.. might be handy
Post by: Bill on November 05, 2015, 08:01:06 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on November 05, 2015, 06:21:26 PM
Yeah, I was just trying to remember the name of 'em.

I think it was an American concept that never really took off here.
German concept I believe, that the Yanks tried copying.
I saw one in just about every town when I was playing soldier in Germany.
It wasnt until I got back stateside that they started appearing.
Great idea in my opinion.
Bill
Title: Re: Workshop for hire.. might be handy
Post by: ATC on November 05, 2015, 08:32:40 PM
So any in Sydney?

If I had a few mechanical skills then it would also help...
Title: Re: Workshop for hire.. might be handy
Post by: xcvator on November 07, 2015, 08:18:03 PM
Could somebody in the Werribbee area be thinking along these lines  :angel:
Title: Re: Workshop for hire.. might be handy
Post by: dales133 on November 07, 2015, 08:18:53 PM
Quote from: xcvator on November 07, 2015, 08:18:03 PM
Could somebody in the Werribbee area be thinking along these lines  :angel:
Hopefully

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Title: Re: Workshop for hire.. might be handy
Post by: Elky on November 08, 2015, 07:33:46 PM
In the movie Christine they have one called "darnells" , I often wondered why we didn't have them here in oz, at the time (early 90's) when I saw it I just got my license and was visiting the wreckers nealy daily for bits and pieces, I thought it was a great idea
Title: Re: Workshop for hire.. might be handy
Post by: plusnq on November 08, 2015, 08:03:00 PM
Love that movie
Title: Re: Workshop for hire.. might be handy
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on November 08, 2015, 11:21:51 PM
If memory serves, there is/was a similar set up in Cheltenham Road Dandenong, opposite the Saleyards/showgrounds area etc.
Somewhere just past Hammond Road on the South side.
Bird might be able to help maybe? with a yes or No?