F.A.Q.

Every bay comes with everything on this list included in your rental fee:

1. A 450+ piece tool set
2. Heated space (In the winter, at least 16 feet wide and 25 feet deep)
3. A 10 foot work bench
4. Garbage bucket
5. Waste fluid disposal
6. Waste part disposal
7. Specialty tool access
8. Access to vehicle specific repair guides
9. Multiple electrical outlets
10. USB charging ports
11. 50ft extension cord
12. A pair of 9mil gloves 
13. Shop Towels
14. A shelf above the workstation to keep your phone, tablet, or watch handy but safe
15. Amazing customer service
16. And more

The short answer is no.

The longer answer is that we rent bays, not tools. That means you must bring the vehicle in and do the whole job here in our shop. We don’t allow you to come in and just use a couple tools as that is not the service we offer.

Fear not! We assume all of our customers have never used a lift before. When you come in for your first time we show you how to use the lift safely. On subsequent visits we will ask if you know how to use it and if you need a refresher.

Sorry, we do not have a paint booth or alignment equipment. Due to environmental, health regulations, and cleanliness issues, painting or undercoating of any kind is not permitted at Stew’s Self Service Garage. AC work is also not available to be done due to environmental regulations. If you need a paint booth contact Pacific Auto Machine @ 425-226-0930, they rent a paint booth in Renton, WA.

This answer is always ‘yes‘. Working on your own car can be fun, satisfying, nice to your wallet, and easy with the right tools, space, and resources. Here at Stew’s Self Service Garage we strive to make sure you have everything you need to succeed with your auto repair be it your first, or countless, time you have worked on a car.

We have all the tools you need to complete a wide variety of projects on your car. We ask that you leave your tools at home so we don’t have any mix-ups. If you want to use your own tool set, we do allow it, but we will keep the tool box in the bay locked. If you have vehicle specific tools for a project, that is fine. Our goal is to avoid mixing of sockets and wrenches, etc. Please note, the pricing does not change if you use your own tools.

We provide a 450+ piece tool set with every bay rental. We also keep an assortment of specialty tools available in our tool room.

Tools are just part of what you need to do your repair. You might also want some shop towels, parts, or fluids. We either stock it or will order it so it’s here when you arrive!

We can accommodate just about any time period you need. We understand some projects can take days or even weeks. Maybe you don’t need weeks worth of time, but a few days can be a real possibility. We ask that you contact us through our Contact Page for inquiries about longer rentals.

We understand that sometimes projects don’t go according to plan and take longer than expected.  We have several options available such as storing your vehicle inside or outside (some conditions apply) but whatever option you choose must be arranged before closing time. If you want to stay past closing time, below are the details on that.

1. The after hours rate is $240 per hour.
2. There are no discounts or hourly specials during the after hours rate.
3. You will sign an after hours agreement every time you stay past our closing time.
4. Closing time is 9pm unless otherwise posted.
5. You will pay and close your current bill by 9pm and a new after hours ticket will be opened.

How can you avoid this?

1. Know how long your work will take, and if you can’t finish by 15 minutes before closing, start planning to return to finish at another time.
2. Bring a friend to help! Friends can make things go faster, and be more fun
3. Ask for advice sooner rather than later. We are here to help answer questions and provide guidance.
4. Heed the time notices that are given out. Your first warning will come at 8pm, and every 15 minutes after that.
5. Have the bay completely cleaned up and be approved for check out by 5 minutes before closing time.

It will not be any cheaper. We do not offer A La Carte pricing, the rates stay the same regardless of what you do and do not use in the shop.

1. There is a $10 per night fee to leave your vehicle in the parking lot.
2. The first night in the parking lot is free.
3. Your vehicle can be left in the parking lot for a maximum of 14 days. To reset the 14 day clock the car must be off the premises for at least 24 hours.
4. At the end of 14 days your vehicle will be towed from our lot. The end of 14 days is 7:30pm the 14^th day after your vehicle first went into the parking lot.

We do not work on customer cars, especially on Sunday. If you need a mechanic, we recommend calling KD Automotive in Redmond.