DIY mech shop in NoVA

[hakalugi]

There are some things best left to the pros... but there are some things that are within range of DIY/weekend mech's. But like some in this area, I don't have a garage so working in the cold/wet can make it tough.

"what if there was a place i could take my car to and work on it in their facility"

well, a bud introduced me to this place: north of Dulles:

Northern Virginia Automobile Repair Shop | Fairfax DIY Auto Repair | Loudoun Do It Yourself Repair Center

any one use them? I have some questions into them and will post their replies (lift questions and if a full day rental can be shared by > 1 person, ie: a tag-team diy repair day).

Their value-adds are nice:

Parts Delivery

Don’t pay retail for parts anymore. Order your parts through Do-It-Yourself Mechanics and save! Your parts will be delivered to our door free of charge when you need them. We will return your core to the parts store for you.

Discount Oil/ Coolant

Brand name oil and coolant. No need to buy fluids from anywhere else.

Oil/ Coolant Disposal

Accepting all waste oil, gear oil and coolant. Let us manage that for you.

Overnight Storage

Don’t worry about getting into your project and not finishing it. We will allow you to keep your vehicle on our property.

OEM Manuals

Look up whatever you need through our user friendly online service manual program.

Warranty Recall Notices

Our online program will allow you to find out up to date service bulletins.

shop looks clean (and warm and dry!)

 

[Devilmans Hand]

I'd seen a few of these places advertise on craigs list before, but hadn't use them.

 

[slow91fj90]

I have been there. I helped a buddy do a lift on his 80 series. It worked out well. Nice clean shop and all the tools we needed.

 

[shack]

I have been there twice. Once with slow91fj90 doing my lift and another time to do some fluids. I like the place. No extra charge on trash disposal either. I threw my old springs and shocks in a pile outside the shop.

 

[Josh N]

Exactly the same concept as the military base auto-hobby shops for those that carry Mil-IDs. Always wondered why civilians never picked up on the idea.

 

[Jakes40]

Exactly the same concept as the military base auto-hobby shops for those that carry Mil-IDs. Always wondered why civilians never picked up on the idea.

Liability! Theft!
I used the base hobby shop all the time.
Good to see it catching on in the civilian world.

Chris

 

[Tulpia]

I recently found this place in Chantilly their rates were not bad. I had additions done to my 89 Toyota pickup They let you rent the lift and air compressor/electric etc.

You need to call before hand for scheduling
NKZ Auto and Body Shop 44218 Wade Dr, Unit I Chantilly, VA 20152

 

[TRFCSUX]

We have one in Manassas also. It's called Stumps. Pretty reasonable rates, good tool selection and they have even been known to serve lunch