DIY basic services - where?

[arual06]

Hi guys,

I am not a mechanic but I can do some things to my car thanks to my dad. I am about to do my oil change and I was wondering for those who do it themselves, where do you do it? I don't have a drive or garage and I bet I cannot do it in the street.... Anyone has any idea? Parents house is way too far.

It goes pretty much for any basic servicing, brakes change etc, do you work in the street? I don't feel like going to a garage when I know how easy (and cheap) it is to change a filter and drain the oil.. - and while reading some posts, you dont even know if they really did the work!

Thanks for your advice