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DIY Auto Repair and Paint Center serving Bradenton, Sarasota, Palmetto and Lakewood Ranch

Do you know your way around a car, but perhaps don't have the space, tools or resources necessary to do it yourself?

Whether you are a mechanic, hobbyist, or novice to automotive repair, doing your own work can be fun, empowering, and can save up to 60% over traditional repair by renting a professionally equipped service bay with lift.

Reserve a DIY Bay

DIY Auto Repair Includes:

Service bay with or without 11k lift as needed
Professional grade mechanics toolset
Pneumatic air tools
Workbench and vise
Work mats and lights
Oil and fluid disposal
PC workstation with internet and ALLDATA access

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DIY Paint Includes:

Certified, crossdraft spray booth (22.4 x 11.8 x 8 w 8x10 door)
Air compressor and hoses
Respirator, work mats and lights
Primer, Clear and Base spray guns
(All booth rentals come with 1 hour courtesy usage of prep bay included)

Current DIY Auto Repair Rates

Please note that rates are subject to change, also after hours and weekend rentals may be available, ask our staff for details.

DIY Work Bay (no lift)

1 Hour $29.95

3 Hours $69.95

All Day (8 hours) $169.95

DIY Paint Booth

1 Hour $99.95

3 Hours $199.95

All Day (8 hours) $399.95

DIY Work Bay (with lift)

1 Hour $44.95

3 Hours $99.95

All Day (8 hours) 209.95

DIY Paint Prep Bay

1 Hour $24.95

3 Hours $59.95

All Day (8 hours) $149.95

DIY Air Conditioned Bay

1 Hour $39.95

3 Hours $89.95

All Day (8 hours) $189.95

Extras

Overnight indoor storage $35

Overnight outdoor storage $20

Shop supply fee $10

Reserve a DIY Bay

The Fine Print

If requesting an online reservation for DIY auto repair, please make the request at least 7 days prior to the requested date. If less than 7 days, you must call us to schedule an appointment. Reservations are not confirmed until you are contacted by The Shop and a paid deposit for your appointment has been made. A deposit will be refunded if canceled 24 hours or more prior to appointment time. Cancelling within 24 hours will forfeit your deposit. If you arrive 15 minutes or more late, you will forfeit your deposit and bay reservation. A new deposit will be required for rescheduling

Safety is first and foremost at The Shop DIY Auto Repair center. All guests are required to watch a safety briefing video as well as complete a wavier before entering a bay.

You must wear:

Proper footwear that covers and protects the entire foot (no open toe shoes or sandals)
Protective eyewear (we will provide)
Protective gloves (we will provide)

Also:

No more than 3 people are permitted in a bay at a time.
Must be 18-years or older to rent a bay.
Must be 12-years or older and with an accompanying guardian
Alcohol is not allowed in service bay
You are not to set or adjust a lift at any time - our staff will do it for you

Failure to follow any of these rules may result in you or your guests being asked to leave the DIY Auto Repair center and forfeiting any rental fees or deposit!