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Fudpucker
 


Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Banbury
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Ramp/Tool Hire

A while ago on 5th Gear they ran an article about garages opening where you could hire ramp and tool time by the hour. Has anyone actually used one of these places? Does anyone know if any still or do exist???? The ramp hire would certainly be useful but I cannot see how they could get the business all past todays health and safety laws and requirements????  
Post #94216114th Jun 2012 11:35 am
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ZacSmith
 


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http://www.pitstartgarage.com/

I have used this place occasionally. They have a couple of mechanics around for when you (inevitably) mess it up. Didn't appear to be any H&S! VIN: A175A328***  
Post #94216414th Jun 2012 11:40 am
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Hairy Dan
 


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Too far away from you but there is a place at Darlington called Spannerit which hires out a fully equipped workshop Thumbs Up Cheers Ian
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Post #94222514th Jun 2012 2:18 pm
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Fudpucker
 


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Tis a pity that there is nowhere closer.  
Post #94223814th Jun 2012 2:50 pm
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Fudpucker
 


Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
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Found one near Coventry that charges £10 per hour for ramp hire and £5 per hour for tool hire.  
Post #94224314th Jun 2012 2:59 pm
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Post #94224514th Jun 2012 3:00 pm
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Fudpucker
 


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Nothing specific yet. But it would be handy to have somewhere local if the need to do easy jobs like discs and pads, oil changes etc. Also. I have some side steps to put on. I guess I am getting fussy, (some would say grumpy!), in my old age. I have spent far too much time crawling underneath cars, Big Cry  
Post #94226314th Jun 2012 3:51 pm
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bambi
 


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Defo grumpy, bear with sore @rse springs to mind. As for the side steps, put it in off road height and you don't roll under the car, 1/2 hr even for a numb nut like you.

You are always welcome to do it here , we even provide tea and butties, well Julie does.  
Post #94226614th Jun 2012 3:59 pm
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Fudpucker
 


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Hehe at least in off road height i can still get my gut underneath:)  
Post #94234014th Jun 2012 6:00 pm
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DiscoDunc
 


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why not buy one of these - im serious considering this for the front drive. i can ge some covers for it so the neighbours dont complain - but looks a bargain !!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GARAGE-QUALITY-V...1c27739054 Duncan
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Post #94234214th Jun 2012 6:04 pm
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Hess
 


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There's a mobile one also...

You could rent it out to people and recuperate some of the cost Whistle

I'll only charge 10% commission on each rental for the idea Laughing  
Post #94238814th Jun 2012 7:15 pm
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bigjim
 


Member Since: 30 May 2012
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Don't know about the neighbours complaining, my Missus would absolutely s4!t if one of those appeared on the front drive.  
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