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Sept 10, 2012 22:02:40 GMT
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Hi, I know I am new member here, but I have been a member of a couple of other car forums for a long time.......... I have a had a couple of suggestions from these sites to post this here too!
Gents
I have tried this before but never got it off the ground. But now I have some definate interest from local friends I'm going to try again.
I am going to rent a big industrial unit to use as a 'Club' style workshop/storage facility. The more people I have interested the cheaper it will be for each member........
With winter soon upon us, do you want somewhere dry to work on your car?
Tired of laying in the kerb edge?
Tired of packing everything up to push your car back into the domestic garage?
I am looking at charging £125-150 per month per car (depending on numbers). The unit will have dedicated spaces for members vehicles with work benches. Your own tools will need to be used (if it takes off maybe some 'pool' tools could be bought), but I am looking at getting a 2 post ramp to make it easier for those underbody jobs (token donation applicable). It has a kitchenette, WC and office
I live in Barnsley and have found a great unit in Shafton, near Royston.
I am getting a bigger unit anyway for my own use, but if people want to 'club' together so we can cut costs, then all the better.
BUT....... I am not putting myself at risk for dilly dally types.
Let me know guys what you think.....
The lease agreement is being drawn up as we speak, with myself taking residency from mid Oct and members being able to use from late Oct.
BBB
P.S. please note this is not a profit making scheme, as I will be contributing more than my rent is already in order to secure the new premises. I am simply offering the spare space to other like minded members!
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Last Edit: Sept 13, 2012 18:01:21 GMT by bigbenbird
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Sept 12, 2012 9:53:16 GMT
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Just to update this thread:-
This unit will hold 6 cars in working bays and 2 bays for car storage only........ or a variation of the above
24hr manned security gate house, and no working hours restricitions
Post code for those interested is S72 8PH
BBB
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Last Edit: Sept 12, 2012 9:54:26 GMT by bigbenbird
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shandylegs
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Sept 12, 2012 12:13:29 GMT
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I've been looked for something like this for a while as I only have a small garage and no room to extend.
Although it's a bit further away than ideal (I live close to Barnsley town centre), as you will no doubt be aware, shared garage space is a bit thin on the ground!
Just a couple of questions:
- I'm a bit wary on the access front and how many keys would be in circulation? - I don't have any problem sharing tools with mates etc.. but the last thing I would want is to store my project there and to come in one day and my tools and car to have gone walkies!
- Are the bills on top of the monthly price and if so how will they be divided?
- Would I be subletting off you on a contract basis, or will it be a cash in hand on a monthly basis.
Cheers.....
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Sept 13, 2012 15:14:58 GMT
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Shandylegs I have sent you a personal message
BBB
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Last Edit: Sept 14, 2012 7:58:09 GMT by bigbenbird
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Sept 14, 2012 15:16:41 GMT
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Still spaces left
BBB
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Sept 14, 2012 16:17:49 GMT
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Just struck a deal with a local parts supplier for near trade prices and free delivery to the workshop.......
BBB
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Sept 14, 2012 18:22:33 GMT
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For all other wondering about the answers to shandylegs questions:-
The fee payable is inclusive of bills.
A user agreement and code of conduct will be adhered to.
Cctv will be installed to protect all involved and their property.
Keys will only be held by me and the security staff at the gatehouse.
The landlord is fully aware of the use outlined for the unit, I will hold a lease agreement with him and you effectively sub let space from me. 2 months payable in advance then a rolling 1 month term will be in force. With a min of 1 months notice to.terminate.
BBB
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Last Edit: Sept 14, 2012 19:22:31 GMT by bigbenbird
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Sept 17, 2012 17:52:39 GMT
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Things just got interesting............
The landlord has not been able to get a response from the existing tenants in the unit I was due to get, so has offered me an alternative.......... Its nearly 4 times the space.
Granted, some of the space isn't accessible to cars, but still room for twice as many cars, and oodles of storage space.....
And all for the same price!
BBB
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andycon67
Kinda New
Getting there!!!!!
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Sept 19, 2012 11:30:26 GMT
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Could you do short term as in 1 or 2 months?
Andy
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Andy
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Sept 19, 2012 14:56:57 GMT
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Pm me Andy. Let me know exactly what you mean/want? Sure we could sort some thing out
BBB
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Sept 21, 2012 16:55:27 GMT
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Now taking enquiries for car only storage
As well as the workspace offered originally
BBB
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Sept 26, 2012 15:16:16 GMT
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Right guys.....
Contracts are in place and I take occupancy on the 20th of Oct, and will be grafting my socks off to make it a clean/useable space asap......
Had loads of interest and things look promising.
Once again many thanks for all the comments and encouragement.
BBB
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Still a couple of spaces left...............
Layout plans all complete, benches and cupboards priced. Floor paint sourced, emulsion bought
Only 2 and a bit weeks til I get the keys
BBB
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2 weeks today and I will have the keys..............
and a mountain of work to get done to make the place ship shape..........
Still have space available. Feel free to call past and have a look if you need a better idea of what it will be like
BBB
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Just for info.....
The bigger unit is no longer available to rent. But I can still accommodate all those already interested, and have s space spare.
Same location etc etc.... Just fewer working areas......
BBB
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Oct 14, 2012 21:27:47 GMT
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Sounds dubious..anyone actually seen the place, or is it all heresay?
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Oct 14, 2012 22:07:19 GMT
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Whats dubious about it?
Bloke sounds like he's trying to help people out.
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Oct 15, 2012 17:32:46 GMT
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Stevie your comments arent helpful and plenty of people have seen it....
Everything starts to happen on this from Fri when I get the keys.....
If you want to see it, pm me and I'll glady show you.
BBB
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shandylegs
Yorkshire and The Humber
Posts: 120
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Oct 16, 2012 20:51:12 GMT
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For all the knockers and naysayers (Including me if you look at my earlier post)
Having exchanged a few messages with Ben, I can only say what a genuine bloke he is. All of my earlier concerns were addressed in these conversations.
If you are looking for somewhere to work on your car in the Barnsley area and can give it enough time to warrant the outlay, you can't get a much better deal than this (24 hour access and an all in cost!)
Although I haven't seen the unit I have driven to the site where the unit is based and were it not for the distances involved I would have been all over this.
Good luck Ben and hope it all works out..........
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Oct 16, 2012 21:31:10 GMT
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shandylegs. Many thanks for your support. Feel free to call up anytime you like. BBB
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