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Subject:Re: Community Shoppe in San Francisco (was Re: Need feedback on making a commercial space to fix *your* vehicle)
From:Jon Tromp
Date:Thu, 18 Jul 2002 23:24:47 -0700

Anyone know of something similar in Seattle??

JT

On Thu, 2002-07-18 at 22:51, Fryday wrote:
> 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

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