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The Salish Sea MINI Motoring Club stopped by  to see  just what Self Serve Garage is all about.  One owner changed the shocks and springs on his 2005 MINI Cooper S.   He noted:

The stock height MINI will fit over the scissor lift, but there will be a clearance of about 1/2″ at the front lift pads.   The rear pads won’t be on the lift, but the frame rides on the lift, so it’s still quite safe when you lift.

Members watched him do the repair and even heckled him a little.  The total job took him about 5.5 hours, but was about 25% the cost when compared to taking everything to a retail shop, for almost the same length of time.

He smiled when he realized how much money he saved by fixing his own car!

Learn more about Salish Sea MINI Motoring Club

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

April 14, 2011
4:00pm – 6:00pm

Please join us as Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke performs the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Self Serve Garage, the Pacific Northwest’s only Do-It-Yourself Auto Repair Garage.

Self Serve Garage allows car owners
to take control of repair costs!

“I already felt helpless at the gas pumps and then I get a $600 repair quote that included $400 for labor alone. It was time for me to take control of my repairs and start saving money!”
George Patterson, Founder of Self Serve Garage

Come out and see the Pacific Northwest’s only do-it-yourself auto repair shop. There are six bays that can be rented by the hour, the day, or longer if needed. Do-it-yourself mechanics will find hydraulic lifts, tools, diagnostic equipment, and resources available. You can even rent a mechanic if you need someone to help you through a tough repair. Free monthly repair seminars are available to teach car owners how to change their own oil, repair brakes, basic tune-ups, and other auto repairs.

Your Fix!     You Save!     You Smile!

Performing regular oil changes on your vehicle will help extend the life of your engine.  Of course, one question is how often should we change our vehicle’s oil?  Tom Torbjornsen, Maintenance Editor for AOL Autos, wrote a great article titled, “Oil Changes: How Often?” where he discusses the frequency of oil changes.

Yes oil is much better than it used to be, engines are better protected with today’s new lubricants but the same old logic still applies to the oil filter: always use a good quality filter when having the engine oil changed. The filter is the storehouse for dirt in the engine and when it doesn’t do its job, the engine suffers internally. When dirt and grit are allowed to circulate over, within and on the engine bearing surfaces, cylinder walls, crankshafts, piston rings, camshafts and virtually all metal mating surfaces, they are damaged resulting in wider oil tolerances, lowered oil pressure and ultimately premature engine failure.

How Often should you change your vehicle’s oil?

His recommendation is “change regular petroleum based oils every 4-5 thousand miles and synthetic every 5-7 thousand miles.”  Our recommendation is to save money by renting a bay at Self Serve Garage and changing your vehicle’s oil yourself.  We have a Oil Change Special Rate!  You’ll smile knowing you’re helping your vehicle last longer and saving money at the same time!

Want to learn how to change your vehicle’s oil?

We hold Repair Seminar’s where you can learn how to perform maintenance (including oil changes) on your vehicle.  Click here to read about our next Repair Seminar’s. Can’t wait until the seminar? Click here for information on how to do a Oil Change.

Jacinda Howard, reporter for The Federal Way Mirror, wrote an article titled, “Gas prices climb 41 cents/gallon in a month | Washington drivers pay more than most” The article explains that gas prices have climbed 41 cents per gallon in a month.  In fact, her article points out that Washington Drivers pay more at the pumps than drivers in almost every other State.

“It’s not out of the world that we may hit $4 a gallon this year,” said Jennifer Cook, AAA spokeswoman.

One of the article’s gas saving tips – Keep your vehicle maintained.

Auto Repairs Don’t Have to Cost
an Arm and a Leg too!

You may not have control of your costs at the pumps, but you can control your auto repair costs!  Car owners can save money on labor costs by fixing and maintaining your own vehicle yourself.  Do-it-yourself mechanics can rent a bay at Self Serve Garage and repair their own vehicle at 50-70% what it would cost at a full-service or dealer location.   Keeping your vehicle maintained will help save money at the pumps!

We’re introducing “Gas Relief” Prices!

We can’t control the prices at the pumps, but we can help you save money by fixing your car yourself!  We already offer a place to service your own vehicle, FREE repair seminars, and experienced trained mechanics to answer questions and assist with minor and major repairs. 

We are now dropping our prices making it easier to do the regular scheduled maintenance needed for better fuel efficiency.

Rent a Bay at Self Serve Garage Today!

You’ll smile knowing you can save money by fixing your own car!

Self Serve Garage Regular Pricing

Self Serve Garage Gas Relief Pricing

We will continue with our “Gas Relief” prices until we feel the price of fuel returns to a manageable rate.