Actually, there's a place like that in San Francisco, it's called the Auto
 Repair Center. it's basically a part-time community shoppe. Membership is
 $25/year, $10/month, $5/day, plus $1 per hour with your own basic tools or
 $1.50 per hour if you don't. Mechanics are available to help at regular
 $60/hour rate, charged in minute increments. There's more details, but that's
 the idea. Oh, and you have to make a reservation for the a spot.

Here's the number: 415-285-8588

Anyway, you might want to ask them to fax you their "rules", that would help
 you in setting up one in Vancouver.

A bientot,

Philippe

On Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:07:40 -0700
 David Jaffe <orhiker1@ATTBI.COM> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I've had an interesting proposal for which I need to gauge the interest
> level:
>
> Would you pay to go to a garage (which holds 5 vans) where you could work on
> your vehicle?
> You could use the tools there, ratchets, impact wrenches, benches, engine
> stand, etc.
> There would be someone there with a Bentley's and a bit of experience to
> help for a bit extra.
> There would be an ASI-certified mechanic next door to do work if needed,
> also extra, of course.
>
> Who thinks its a good idea?
> What's a fair rate to charge, and how?
>
> This garage would be located in Vancouver, Washington.
> Would any of you folks specifically use one there?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> David Jaffe
> 1991 Syncro Adventurewagen "Waldorf"
> 1982 Diesel -> I4 Westy
> 1997 Passat TDI
> Portland, Oregon