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Old 18th May 2010, 06:14 PM
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Default Finding a garage for the build.

Right. I've started looking for a garage to do my build, i've decided to post letters through some oap's doors (don't have cars) to see if they'll let me use theirs.

Do you all think this sounds reasonable? and would you add/change any of it??

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"Hello.

I’m currently looking for a local garage to rent for building a kit car. The car will be built from scratch, so the garage would be used to store the parts, construct the chassis and fix it all together. It would be needed for quite a long period of time (a few months to a year, possibly more) - working in it on evenings and weekends (noise will be minimal). I’d be willing to pay weekly, monthly or however else you’d prefer.

The only requirement I’d need would be access to electricity (which most garages have anyway), and of course I’d pay towards this as part of the rental cost.

If you’re interested, or know of anyone else who may be able to help, please get in touch.

Many thanks.

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Old 18th May 2010, 06:28 PM
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David,

I think you are pretty well on the money there, hopefully with the current economic climate you will get some garage offers.

I would be open with them reference the noise bit. I know when I am cutting 5mm steel plate then grinding it to shape it is quite noisy. Also agree access up front, the old couple could be calling the police if you tip up to the garage at 11.30pm un-announced.

Just my thoughts.

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Old 18th May 2010, 06:30 PM
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Yea, good point about the access bit.

As for the noise, i can do the chopping at home, it just isn't big enough for building.
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Old 19th May 2010, 09:41 AM
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Also, what's a reasoable price to pay for rent?
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Old 19th May 2010, 09:52 AM
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All depends how big the garage is, how close to you it is, what the security is like, what the area is like and what the access is like. Personally I wouldn't pay more than £50 a month for a single garage with an up and over door in a reasonable area and only a few miles away.
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Hi David,

I believe you're over in Redcar and we are based in Hartlepool, 25 miles, maybe able to discuss something. Would be nice to assist with knowledge and tools to help get another car on the road.

Might be room available.

pm or call if you like.

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