Workplace

As a hobby mechanic, you first need a suitable workspace so that you can fully concentrate on your work. A spacious and well-lit garage equipped with electrical outlets is best. When the weather is nice, working outdoors is even more fun. But above all, give preference to a flat and fortified site - always, in all work, follow the motto: safety is above all.

Renting a workplace in a car repair shop

If there is no suitable place for car repairs, due to weather conditions or in winter it is not possible to carry out repairs outdoors, you can temporarily rent a garage or suitable production areas that are heated during the cold season. You need to worry about renting in advance, and not on weekends, when all motorists take up tools. It is also necessary to take into account the cost of renting for the duration of the repair, as it may turn out to be higher than the cost of repairs at a service station.

• When repairing, lay out the parts in the order they were removed. Subsequently, this will greatly facilitate their installation in their places.

• Store small parts in separate boxes or drawers. After releasing the bolts and removing the part, screw the bolts into the threaded holes from which they were removed. This will save time during installation, as each bolt is already in its intended place.

• If there is a drain to the sewer or an oil trap nearby, close it during operation to prevent small parts from getting into them.

• Before starting work, you need to carefully read the technical literature on car repair, and always keep it at hand during work.


• When carrying out large-scale work, it is advisable to prepare a plan from which the sequence of parts to be removed is visible. This will subsequently reduce assembly time and eliminate errors.

• When working in wheel arches, on bumpers or under the car, do not lie down on the bare floor, an old blanket will protect you from the cold. To protect against oil or liquid, insulate the underside of the blanket with plastic sheeting.

• If after work oil marks remain on the surface or floor, use a strong household cleaner or dishwashing detergent. It is better, of course, to use special products for removing oil stains, which are sold in specialized stores.

Before visiting the auto repair shop

Do-it-yourself work in a workshop makes sense only when repairs must be carried out using a lift. So, with a large amount of work that you do on your own for the first time, the cost of all hours of renting a workplace in a car repair shop may exceed the cost of the work of car repair shop specialists and service centers. should not be discounted and «pressure» other motorists who are waiting for their turn to take a job. If you first started the repair on your own, then you yourself need to bring it to an end. Therefore, you need to carefully plan your work in order not to waste most of your stay in the auto repair shop looking for the necessary part or tool.



PRACTICAL ADVICE

Improving work efficiency

Clean up your workspace first: to ensure that you don't install anything extra into your car, be sure to put aside all the bolts and parts left over from previous repairs. Lay out the removed parts in the order of removal. Subsequently, this will greatly facilitate their installation in their places. Place small items in separate boxes or drawers. After releasing the bolts and removing the part, screw the bolts into the threaded holes from which they were removed. This will save time during installation, as each bolt is already in its intended place. If there is a drain to the sewer or an oil trap nearby, to prevent small parts from falling into them, close it during operation. Before starting work, you must carefully read the technical literature on car repair, always keep this literature at hand during work. When carrying out large-scale work, it is advisable to prepare a plan from which the sequence of parts to be removed is visible. This will subsequently reduce assembly time and eliminate errors. When working in wheel arches, on bumpers or under the car, do not lie down on the bare floor, an old blanket will protect you from the cold. To protect against oil or liquid, insulate the underside of the blanket with plastic wrap. If after work oil marks remain on the surface or floor, use a strong household cleaner or dishwashing detergent. It is better, of course, to use special products for removing oil stains, which are sold in specialized stores.