To all apartment dwellers, how do you work on your car?

[dfw240_EE]

My KA is going to need some fairly extensive repair. How do other apartment dwellers work on their cars? Lately I have been using my parent's driveway but I can't lay my car up there for too long.

[onosqv]

Lately I have been using my [insert name of relative/friend here] driveway

Usually, I try to spread a big project into a series of smaller projects that I can accomplish in one day time - and by end of day, I pack up and leave.

usually works most of the time.

[dfw240_EE]

Except I think I have a timing chain job coming up. I am not positive that is a one day job.

I have heard that some storage places let you work there. Anyone know anything about that?

[sidewards]

I had to replace a water pump in my bmw once when it was parked by the curb. I just layed down a tarp in the trunk and put the taken off parts and tools in there.

[e_c]

i try to use one of my 'good' friends' garages... but i did have to replace my alternator in my parking spot at my apartment once

[Alfador]

storage places often let you do work but for an extra fee, and only if you rent an automotive storage space.

public streets and spaces can be a nuisance because some cops will ticket you for it (almost all towns have a statute against it, to prevent fluid spillage that will slick the roads for the most part).

A lot of car washes have a space you can rent for a certain amount of time often equpped with a hose and stuff for those who need a facility to wash their car. Sometimes they have either a simmilar spot for work, or just dont care what you use it for as long as you pay. You can also ask a local business to let you use a space in the back of their lot that they dont need or something (most places never fill ALL their spaces, especially in the winteR) for a small fee.

[Toshima]

If you want to drive to Austin you can use my place to do the work. I built a lil shop and I have the normal stuff. Plus I can help you if you do it soon.

[dfw240_EE]

That's actually tempting Toshima. It would be a sure deal if you weren't some 4-5 hours away.

[Toshima]

Yea I havent been to Dallas in along time forgot that it was that long of a drive but always welcome if you want.

[NoOneBetter]

work till night time and use ghetto flashlight

[Edub1]

Look around for a garage to rent. Talk to neighbors, take out ad.

[HashiriyaS14]

I use my parents garage (30 miles away), or for very minor jobs, I use my office's garage when no one's there on the weekends.

[dfw240_EE]

I just realised last night: "Why am I posting this to the National Nissan Forum?" I think I probably should be posting this to the local forums, maybe someone knows a local place that might rent out a spot for me (like storage maybe). Thanks for the help.