A mechanics section you mean?
A specific section for arranging work. Servicing, cam belts suspension work, etc..?
Brings up the topic of charging, and how much. Personally I don't charge for work as such, but I do ask for a contribution to the tool fund. Tools wear out, brake, etc. so while I am happy to help members where I can, I do think physical costs to me should be covered.
Thing is with every person I've had ask for work to be done, without fail they want to pay. They want to know how much is fair to pay. Truth is I'm not sure meself tbh. A garage would be £50 an hour most likely. Dealers anything from £70 up. Madness.
So I usually say, if the work has a good outcome, how much are you happy to pay? And that fine. In fact one guy was so keen to make sure it was fair he dropped a bit extra round later on.
The spirit of oof...well ideally we all have specialitys and areas we have had issues with on omegas. For instance Vxl V6 needed donut bushes on both his cars. I needed a loom for telematics. We helped each other out. Fair trade job for job so to speak.
Trouble is. Not all members are mechanically minded or confident and want to show appreciation. What else to do..?