Liviu Marcus
Many of us have managed to dodge falling into the abyss of lockdown because of the habit of upskilling and participating in passion projects. The free time people received, whether on furlough or working from home, caused them to learn how to cut their hair, bake banana bread, and start practicing yoga.
Car enthusiasts all over the country found that lockdown provided somewhat of a dream opportunity to play with their cars. Acquiring the skills of changing the oil, fitting the tires, and others are basic mechanic skills that help cars run.
Leaving lockdown behind and getting back on the road, those newly acquired skills might come in handy. If you have had several mechanic hobbies for the last year, here is how to organize a DIY car repair station in your garage.
Lighting
Garages are generally dark rooms with no access to good daylight. Still, you need to have the car visible while working on it.
To establish an at-home mechanics workshop, you must ensure that you have good overhead lighting. Fluorescent tubes with bright fluorescent lights are the best for garage lighting, as they provide a flood of light.
Portable lights, too, will be required. Put your money into top-quality workshop lights that you would need when you are tinkering under the hood and the extension cord required to power them.
Safety Precautions
Prevent home-based injuries by gearing up with the appropriate PPE. This may also be inclusive of coveralls, safety glasses, and hand protection, amongst others.
In order to protect your eyes in the event that you get some harmful chemicals in them while you are working, you should consider getting an eyewash station for your garage. Moreover, ensure that you keep the toxic chemicals required for repairs properly.
It is advisable not to work in isolation on a car as well. The presence of another person to assist you may prevent any safety hazards.
Essential Tools
There are a few basic items that you’ll require for your home car repair workshop. Sure, ratchets, wrenches, and spanners are a must, but in the case of car repairs, one will definitely need some sort of special equipment.
First, you need to purchase a super-fine hydraulic jack, to lift the wheels off the ground when you want to change the oil or one of the tires.
You will most likely need a tire gauge as well, to check the PSI of your tires. Also, an air compressor and a spare paint are must-have tools in a house car workshop. When they happen, you can easily touch up any knicks and scratches without a huge repair charge.
Also, remember a toolbox to keep all the equipment safe as well. Thank you for reading our article and we hope it will help you in setting up a dream garage for your repairs at home.
