Solution proposed by : Bernadette Gottvalles
Ekolo Mundo does not control the feasibility or viability of the proposed solutions
Structure : Self-Service Garage
France
Difficulty level :
facile
What is a community garage?
A community garage, also known as a participatory garage or a solidarity garage, allows people to repair their own vehicles or have them repaired at a lower cost.
In fact, the customers of these solidarity garages, who are in precarious situations, cannot afford to go to a regular garage. The economic model of these garages relies partly on grants from local authorities, the government, and sometimes the resale of used vehicles.
What is a self-service garage?
A self-service garage is a do-it-yourself garage. You can rent lifts and equipment, and buy spare parts (brake pads, etc.) or products needed for maintenance (filters, oil, etc.). The concept of garages where customers do their own repairs is not new, but it had disappeared until recently. Today, several self-service garages have opened throughout France. The garage where the customer is also the mechanic, while benefiting from the advice of a professional.
What are the benefits?
Significant savings
By doing the work yourself, you save on labor costs, which have risen significantly in recent years.
Guided learning
Thanks to the mechanics on site, and even if you don’t know anything about it at first, you’ll quickly learn the basic techniques for maintaining your car.
What kind of work can you do yourself?
Some tasks are not possible for safety reasons. Here are a few examples of possible repairs:
Where can I find a community garage or self-service garage near me?
