While it"s not brave...
While it"s not brave enough to publicly admit it, Labour is clearly anti-car, and so are the Lib Dems. Fair enough. At least those of us who sit down and work these things out for ourselves (rather than read the nauseous party manifesto propaganda) know where we stand with these two motorist-bashing political outfits. The Conservatives are slightly different; traditionally, they have tended to be more sympathetic towards the existence of cars and the 50 million people who drive or get driven in them.
The DIY Garage is the...
The DIY Garage is the brainchild of Stan Clements, and as co-owner of the business he has plans to franchise the concept - so expect the garages to become a common sight, with outlets set to open across the UK next year.
Motorists can book a bay in his workshop in Aberdeen for í‚á£15 an hour, and put their vehicle up on the ramp themselves. There are additional charges to use the garage"s own selection of tools.
"The facilities we offer will help people get the job done better and more quickly than if they are trying to carry out the work on their driveway at home," said Clements. "And I am always on hand to give advice when it"s wanted." Stan - who used a replica of the car from TV"s Knight Rider to promote the launch "as it took the ability to do things for itself to new heights" - has been in the trade for 35 years. "I came up with the idea 20 years ago," he explained. "People who like working with cars want a place that"s warm, dry and clean." And business is building already. "The response has been very positive, and with winter here we"re expecting demand to be high," added Clements. Basic training courses are also being offered.
For further information on the facility, write to: The DIY Garage, Unit 4, Quarry Road, Northfield Industrial Estate, Aberdeen AB16 5UU. Alternatively, you can get in touch by Emailing thediygarage@btconnect.com or telephoning 01224 695999.