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How much work space do you really need to work on your car. Of course, the answer depends on what you plan to do. As you read Part 2 you’ll be inspired to tackle—or to avoid—various car and repair jobs. Most maintenance jobs can be done wherever you park your car. I’ll even show you how to change the car’s oil without climbing underneath or even getting dirty. So your so-called garage may be a spot in the driveway and your toolbox is stored in the corner of the car’s trunk compartment. However, if you do have some room in your garage, a small table or even a workbench will be handy for laying out parts and tools. You’ll want to use a garage if you’re servicing or repairing when it’s cold or wet outside. As you become more comfortable servicing and repairing your car, you will want to dedicate a space for the job. Tasks become easier if all tools, parts, and reference books are collected in one place for use. You can start a job and leave it if needed without having to pick up everything and try to remember what goes where later. Your “shop” will be anything from a portable toolbox (my first shop) to half the garage (my current shop). The best tip is to start small and expand as needs dictate.
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If you’re going to be maintaining and repairing your car you’ll need some work space. Don’t worry, you won’t have to buy a new house with a three-bay garage. You can clear out a spot in your current garage or, if you don’t have one, rent or borrow a garage—or even use a portable “garage.”
