Access to garage equipment

[SimonR]

I need to do some fiddly work at the back of the engine bay. I can’t reach it from above and ramps/axle stands won’t give me enough room for the things that I need to do.

I’m thinking that what I really need is access to a proper lift/hoist. I’ve never had to do this before and I’m not sure how to go about arranging it. Does anyone know a garage/workshop in the Kent area that rents out time on their facilities? Alternately, what do the rest of you do in these circumstances?

[neil tt]

I ask my next door neighbour, he works for a tyre company, not much use to you though as Im in Swindon :)

[mk47]

where about are you?

[SimonR]

Just outside Sevenoaks.

[mk47]

ah cant be of any help. a mate owns a garage round here and he doesnt mind me using his ramp if its quiet.

[Chris Wilson]

Health and safety will rear its ugly head in 99% of cases, you need to "know" someone who will allow this, I doubt any big garages will contemplate it unless you have a good pal there.