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Rent an Auto Shop Bay by the Hour in the Bay Area

Need a shop without the shop bill? GaragePass is a do-it-yourself garage in Oakland where you rent a fully equipped bay by the hour. Two-post lift, full selection of tools, and fluid disposal included. Book a bay and get to work.

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A black Toyota Supra being set up on a two-post lift at GaragePass
PRICE$15–30/hr with a membership. $50/hr with a day pass.
BOOKINGOnline, 9am–9pm daily. By appointment only.
INCLUDEDLift, tools, used-fluid disposal, and free safety training.

Who Rents a Bay Here

DIYers with no garageApartment, street parking, or an HOA that frowns on oil stains. Rent a bay instead.
Project car ownersBook long blocks, and add monthly storage so the car can stay between sessions.
Independent and mobile mechanicsGet real bay time without the overhead of leasing your own shop. Pro members bring their own business insurance and branding.
Motorcycle ridersWe have motorcycle lifts too.Motorcycle lifts → Need the whole shop?For productions, events, and companies, see event and space rental.Event & space rental →

What a Bay Costs

Membership hours never expire and roll over month to month. Prices are before a $10 processing fee.

Compare memberships →
OPTIONPRICEHOURSPER HOUR
Bronze$60/mo2 hrs$30/hr
General · our most popular$150/mo6 hrs$25/hr
Gold$450/mo20 hrs$22.50/hr
Platinum · built for pros and big builds$1,500/mo100 hrs$15/hr
Day pass punch card · no membership neededOne-time2, 5, or 10 hrs$50/hr

How It Works

  1. 01Get hours.Pick a membership, or grab a day pass.
  2. 02Book your bay.Choose your time online. Your booking is your lift.
  3. 03Do the free safety training.Everyone does it before their first session.
  4. 04Get to work.Tools are on the wall. Used fluids go in our containers.
  5. 05Roll out.Finish early? Unused hours get refunded.
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FAQ

Can I rent a bay for my mechanic business?

Yes, with conditions. Pro members need their own business insurance and branding, and you can’t sell your services as GaragePass. It works best for quicker jobs like brakes, suspension, and lift kits, with non-runners stored elsewhere. Platinum brings your bay time down to $15/hr.

Do I need my own tools?

No. Lifts, impact guns, sockets, torque wrenches, an engine hoist, and transmission jacks are all here. Bring your parts and any oddball specialty tool your car needs.

Can my car stay overnight?

Yes, with monthly storage. Car storage is $300/mo with a General membership or higher, and motorcycle storage is $150/mo, subject to availability.

Can I just show up?

No, visits are by appointment only. Book a bay or a free tour before you come by.

What Members Do in Their Bay

All DIY jobs →
Oil ChangesDrain, swap the filter, dump the old oil in our containers.See the job → BrakesPads, rotors, calipers, and fluid flushes at waist height.See the job → Engine, Transmission & ClutchEngine hoist, trans jacks, and parking for the long haul.See the job → All DIY JobsSuspension, exhaust, bearings, restorations, and more.See everything →

Ready to Wrench?

Book your bay and get to work. Never been in? Come see the shop first. Tours are free.

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You do the work. GaragePass is a DIY shop, not a repair shop: we provide the lift, tools, and space. 950 77th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621 · Questions? Email info@garagepass.co