Frequently Asked Questions about DIY Garage and Car Lift Rental
Here are some common questions about using a DIY auto repair garage at Your Dream Garage.
A DIY garage is a place where customers can rent space, lift and tools to work on their own vehicles or other projects.
Customers reserve a lift and gain access to a wide range of specialty tools designed for automotive repair. They can then perform maintenance and repairs on their own vehicles in a fully equipped workspace.
Lift and tool rentals are available on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis to fit different project needs.
Rental rates start at:
- $50 per hour
- $300 per day
- $500 per week
- $1000 per month
Please contact us for availability and reservations.
Basic tool sets:
- Wrenches
- Torque wrenches
- Ratchets
- Sockets and extensions
- Impact sockets
- Torx, hex, and triple-square bits
- Screwdrivers
- Pliers
- Pry bars
- Hammers and mallets
- Chisels
Specialty tools:
Brake tools
- Brake caliper wind-back tools
- Disc and drum brake service kits
Suspension tools
- Spring compressors
- Ball joint separators
- Inner tie rod tools
Cooling system tools
- Coolant funnel kits
Equipment
- Transmission jack
- Engine support bar (top and bottom)
- Exhaust support tools
Engine and diagnostic tools
- O2 sensor removal tools
- Spark plug tools
- Engine compression tester
- Leak-down tester
If you need a specific specialty tool, please send us a message to confirm availability before your visit.
There is a $10 annual fee for each person working in the bay.
This is a one-time charge for the year, and there is no auto-renewal.
Appointments are required for all visits.
The easiest way to reserve a bay is by text message at 626-338-6325.
Yes, we provide most essential auto repair supplies, including:
- WD-40
- Brake cleaner
- Anti-seize
- Loctite
- Electrical tape
- Gloves
- Trash disposal
- Hand cleaner
- Torch
- and other basic supplies
If a project cannot be completed before 8 PM, the vehicle may stay in the bay for $50 per day storage and you can continue working on it the next day.
Yes. We can answer questions and provide tips when needed.
If you get stuck during a project, we are happy to offer suggestions or advice at no additional charge.
If the project is within our capability, we may be able to assist.
Our labor rate is $150 per hour.
We accept disposal of used engine oil and transmission oil.
Coolant disposal is not available on site, but there are nearby facilities that accept coolant disposal.