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  1. gjxj

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    #10 gjxj, Sep 10, 2015
    um no. yellowpages dot com is even more worthless than the print version.

    (you can use the book if your kids seat is too low )
     
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    #14 mrntd, Sep 11, 2015
    Sounds like a good business opportunity. Now to find the money to start it. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #15 BetaMini, Sep 11, 2015
    There's a two bay garage out on 310 that I pass on my way to work. Maybe I'll buy it.
     
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    #16 iwashmycar, Sep 13, 2015
    If you know anyone in the military you can typically get on bases that have auto shops with lifts and typically some hand tools. They rent them for a couple bucks per hour. Not sure what bases might be around here though.
     
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    #2 mrntd, Sep 10, 2015
    I have looked before and never found one around here. I've seen them exist in Cali.
     
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    #3 Minidave, Sep 10, 2015
    We have a couple here in KC too, the owner just carries a blanket insurance policy, and he always has someone there to help people get started. He's actually making a little money with his operation too!
     
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    #4 Metalman, Sep 10, 2015
    A DIY garage sure beats seeing all those guy's working on their vehicles out in the front parking lot of Autozone.....
     
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    #5 Minidave, Sep 10, 2015
    The guy in our area is really reasonable too, I think he charges $10/hr for a two post lift, and he provides all the tools!

    If you need to be on the lift for a week like I did when we worked on my friends 2002 S (clutch, new front end parts, supercharger, water pump, shift cables etc.) he'll make a good deal for extended use too.
     
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    #7 Minidave, Sep 10, 2015
    Which one is the DYI place?
     
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    #9 Zapski, Sep 10, 2015
    Worth a call though.
     
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    #11 BetaMini, Sep 10, 2015
    I looked at that. Nothing that lets you work on your own car.
     
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    #12 gjxj, Sep 10, 2015
    here is one.. near akron ... just to show such things exist

    usikc.net

    or google "brunswick diy garage rent a lift"


    Must have a word with these guys about choosing searchable name for their company :crazy:
     
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    #13 Minidave, Sep 10, 2015
    Not exactly close to Columbus tho, is it?