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Example build 03 / conceptual plan

Automotive Bay

Vehicle care + automotive repair. This plan shows one practical way to organize the shell before you make it your own.

Dimensions
20′ × 24′ · 480 sq ft
Budget
$6,200–$9,600
Direction
Automotive bay
Garage score
88/100
Plan / conceptual20′ × 24′ · 480 sq ft
Door / approach
Vehicle bay
Detail bench
Cabinets + tires
not to scale

Planning inspiration only. This example is not an architectural, safety, utility, or permit drawing. Confirm actual clearances, utilities, and local requirements before building.

Key zones / clearances

  • 36 in minimum door-opening side zone
  • 42 in working path from bench to front bay
  • Tires stay out of the vehicle approach

Storage + workspace decisions

  • Perimeter cabinets preserve the central drive and door-opening envelope.
  • Detailing supplies live at the front corner, not behind the vehicle.
  • Tire storage stacks vertically at the rear work zone.

Build order / snapshot

  1. 01Confirm vehicle envelope and utilities
  2. 02Improve general and inspection lighting
  3. 03Set cabinets and tire storage
  4. 04Add bench, mats, and detailing zone