19-year-old Regina entrepreneur opens DIY garage

The Hideout Garage is a space that allows you to work on your car with the use of professional equipment. 

The idea first came to 19-year-old Connor Schulz, Hideout Garage owner and operator, in January. Now, renting the space from his father, his business is open.

Some equipment, like four-point lifts, torque wrenches, air compressors and power tools are sure to attract backyard mechanics who don't have access to those tools.

"It's a lot safer on the lifts," said Adam Fritzke, who was working on his car during the grand opening.

"I think it really targets people who don't want to pay $120 an hour labour at a dealership and know how to do it themselves," said Schulz.

Also, for those looking to work on their car in the winter, the garage is heated. If you don't have the know how needed, Schulz says he can help most people. 

"I don't have a heated garage. So in the winter it's a real pain to work. I learnt that doing brakes over the winter for about a day straight. It's a very cold job," said Fritzke while laughing.

Schulz has long had a love for cars, his blue 77 GMC truck was passion project for the teenager. When he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in grade 9 he wanted the make a wish foundation to restore the truck.

"I've always had a passion for vehicles. Back in Grade 9 I had no clue of opening this, basically I just focused on finishing high school," said Schulz.

The cancer is in remission, and he has been cancer free for over four years at this point. 

The business model was unique to Schulz, as he is unaware of any other garage offering a service comparable to his in the province.