Starting up a garage
Discussion
Hello all.. been lurking about for a while and not made many posts as I forgot my login and didnt see a point in getting it back if I don't post.
But back to the topic. Basicly I would really like to have a go at starting up a garage, it won't be an mot test station and I won't employ anyone unless it works out well and I need to in the future.
Now I know everyone will say I'm too young to be doing this, I'm 19, BUT I'd like to think I am in a better position to do this than most 19 year olds. One reason is that I live on a farm so have access to good secure buildings, these buildings would need a 'change of use' though, one subject that I'm slighty confused about? can anyone shed any light on that?
The other is that I do have a fair amount of money in the bank, more than enough to buy proper ramp and get it installed ect. I already have tools but would probably need some specialised bits and bobs for some jobs. I do currently work at a garage as the apprentice but have been thinking about this for a while now.
A few things confuse me at the moment, firstly as I have already said the 'change of use' for the farm buildings and secondly the insurance and tax side of things, which I have no clue about..
So any advice? I am thinking I may have convinced myself that I can do this because I want to, rather than been realistic about it.
But back to the topic. Basicly I would really like to have a go at starting up a garage, it won't be an mot test station and I won't employ anyone unless it works out well and I need to in the future.
Now I know everyone will say I'm too young to be doing this, I'm 19, BUT I'd like to think I am in a better position to do this than most 19 year olds. One reason is that I live on a farm so have access to good secure buildings, these buildings would need a 'change of use' though, one subject that I'm slighty confused about? can anyone shed any light on that?
The other is that I do have a fair amount of money in the bank, more than enough to buy proper ramp and get it installed ect. I already have tools but would probably need some specialised bits and bobs for some jobs. I do currently work at a garage as the apprentice but have been thinking about this for a while now.
A few things confuse me at the moment, firstly as I have already said the 'change of use' for the farm buildings and secondly the insurance and tax side of things, which I have no clue about..
So any advice? I am thinking I may have convinced myself that I can do this because I want to, rather than been realistic about it.
Edited by bombo-chipolata on Friday 2nd April 17:14
I already do quite a fair amount of work on my families and friends cars. I am normally fixing something most weekends be it a tractor, farm machinery or a car.
Will start looking around for a second hand ramp i think. Just have to decide what to go for, a 2 post ramp has its pro's and con's but then so does a 4 post ramp.
I have been thinking about prahaps going for one specific make and specialise in working on those. I'd like to go for VAG group cars as those interest me, had a mk2 golf 16v as my second car and now have an audi s3. But the problem there is i can think of about 5 'fairly local' VAG specialist's around this area already so would be hard competing with them. Oh well plenty of time to think things through properly.
Will start looking around for a second hand ramp i think. Just have to decide what to go for, a 2 post ramp has its pro's and con's but then so does a 4 post ramp.
I have been thinking about prahaps going for one specific make and specialise in working on those. I'd like to go for VAG group cars as those interest me, had a mk2 golf 16v as my second car and now have an audi s3. But the problem there is i can think of about 5 'fairly local' VAG specialist's around this area already so would be hard competing with them. Oh well plenty of time to think things through properly.
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