Your Local DIY Garage in Motor City, MI

Rooted in Detroit's automotive heritage, our Motor City location provides hands-on tool access, expert-led clinics, and a dedicated space for builders and DIYers to work on their projects safely.

πŸ•’ Open Today: 9AM - 7PM πŸ…ΏοΈ Free On-Site Parking β™Ώ Fully Accessible
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πŸ—ΊοΈ Interactive Map β€’ 1240 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Location Details

πŸ“ Address & Access

1240 Woodward Ave, Suite 100
Detroit, MI 48226

Located near Campus Martius. Bus routes 47 & 83 stop directly outside. Ride-share drop-off available at main entrance.

πŸ•’ Operating Hours

Monday - Friday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

● Currently Open

πŸ“ž Contact This Branch

Phone: (313) 555-0198
Email: motorcity@automotivediy.com

For group bookings or facility rentals, please use the contact form below or visit us in person.

Motor City Services

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Tool Library & Rental

Browse over 400 professional-grade tools. Daily, weekly, or monthly rental options available. All safety equipment included.

Walk-ins Welcome
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OBD2 Diagnostic Station

Free plug-in diagnostic scanning for members. Detailed readouts, freeze frame data, and live sensor monitoring available on-site.

Members Only
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Fluid Change & Lube Bay

Self-service oil, transmission, and coolant change stations with eco-friendly disposal systems and vacuum lifts.

Self-Serve
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Parts Pickup & Core Exchange

Designated zone for local supplier deliveries. Core exchange counter available for brake rotors, alternators, and starters.

Open Daily

Upcoming Workshops

14 OCT

Brake Service & Rotor Resurfacing

Learn proper pad replacement, caliper maintenance, and brake fluid bleeding techniques. Hands-on practice on demo axle.

πŸ•’ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMπŸ‘₯ 8 Spots Left
18 OCT

Electrical Fundamentals: Fuses, Relays & Multimeters

Decode wiring diagrams, test circuits, and troubleshoot common electrical gremlins safely.

πŸ•’ 6:00 PM - 8:30 PMπŸ‘₯ 12 Spots Left
21 OCT

Suspension & Alignment Basics

Control arms, bushings, ball joints, and DIY alignment methods for street and track builds.

πŸ•’ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PMπŸ‘₯ Full

Motor City Community

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"Finally a place in Detroit where I can actually work on my 98 Civic without feeling judged. The staff here genuinely knows their stuff and the tool selection is insane."

MR

Marcus R.

Local Member
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"The Saturday workshops are worth every penny. Learned more about brake systems in 3 hours than I did from 10 YouTube videos. Highly recommend for beginners."

AL

Aisha L.

Workshop Attendee
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"Great facility, clean bays, and the OBD scanner saved me from a $600 dealer diagnostic fee. Only wish parking was slightly larger on busy weekends."

TK

Tom K.

Tool Renter

Contact & Directions

Getting Here

We're centrally located in downtown Detroit with easy access to major highways and public transit.

πŸš— I-75 South: Exit 4 (Rosa Parks), turn left on Woodward Ave
🚌 DDOT Bus: Route 47 stops at 12th St & Woodward
πŸš‡ M-1 Rail: Campus Martius Station (8 min walk north)
πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking: Free lot behind building, ramp access on rear
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