Each Service Bay Includes
- BendPak's 10AP 2-post vehicle lift with a 10,000 LBS lifting capacity.
- Premium Sonic Tools Advanced 672-piece tool chest featuring a durable stainless steel work surface and stocked with 672 professional-grade tools, carefully selected to support everything from routine maintenance to advanced automotive repairs.
- Sonic 18 Piece Brake Caliper Set
- Air supply
- Air tools
- Impact Wrench
- Ratchet
- Blow Gun
- Tire Inflator
- Convenient power outlets with integrated USB charging ports
- Comfortable Vyper mechanic's EZ Lift stool with adjustable backrest
- Dedicated oil drain system for quick and clean fluid changes
- Environmentally responsible waste fluid collection and disposal
- In-bay TV with access to YouTube
Missing/Broken Tool: Replacement cost plus shipping. Pricing can be found through the Sonic Tools website (sonictoolsusa.com).
Shared Shop Tools
These specialty tools are available for all customers to use while working in the shop:
- Air Hammer
- Brake Bleeder
- Cooling System Pressure Tester
- 20-Ton Shop Press
- Strut Spring Compressor
- Fluid Evacuator
- Transmission Jacks
- 2-Ton Hoist Jack
- 2-Ton Shop Crane
- OBD2 Scanner
Shared tools are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Equipment
We would rather name the gear than describe it. Here is what is bolted to the floor of every bay, straight from the manufacturers’ own specifications.
Sonic Tools
Automotive Toolset — Advanced, 672-PCS
Each bay is stocked with a Sonic Tools 672-piece Advanced toolset in a stainless-topped chest. Every tool sits in its own cut foam slot, so you can see at a glance what is there before you start and what is missing when you finish.
- 672 pieces across eight foam-organized sets
- 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″ drive sockets, plus impact sockets
- Wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers and cutters, chisels and hammers
- Two torque wrenches
- Backed by Sonic’s lifetime warranty
Vyper Industrial
Elevated Steel Max — EZ-Lift
Every bay has a Vyper Elevated Steel Max — the tall version of their shop chair, so you can sit at bench height instead of hunching over a fender or standing through a three-hour job. All-steel on a five-point anti-tip base, not a plastic stool that rolls out from under you when you push off.
- 400 lb weight capacity with zero flex
- 24″ to 29.5″ height range, EZ-Lift gas cylinder adjustment
- Upgraded with Vyper’s adjustable backrest
- 23″ anti-tip base on five 4″ casters, two of them locking
- Flame-retardant seat, frame and casters
- Stainless steel footrest
- Lifetime warranty on frame, hardware and casters; five years on the rest
- Hand-built in Green Bay, Wisconsin
What to Expect
Southern Drive Collective offers more than just a place to work on your vehicle—it’s a purpose-built space created for automotive enthusiasts. Our fully equipped DIY service bays feature professional-grade tools, quality equipment, and a clean, organized workspace designed to make every project more enjoyable.
Whether you’re performing routine maintenance, upgrading performance parts, or taking on a larger project, you’ll have access to the resources you need in a welcoming environment built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts.
From first-time DIYers to experienced builders, our goal is to provide a safe, convenient, and professional space where you can work with confidence while being part of a passionate automotive community.
Service Bay Guidelines
- Maximum vehicle weight for 2-post lifts: 10,000 lbs.
- Bodywork, paint, and collision repairs are not permitted within the facility.