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The Cure for Shadetree Mechanic Loneliness? A DIY Wrenching Club Like This

Opening unmarked shop doors in LA is like lifting rocks in a jungle. What are you going to find—bugs? Treasure? Somebody’s precious classic Porsche or sketchy dudes holding a séance to get some jalopy through a smog test? The Wanderwell Society, operating out of a nondescript three-bay garage in Venice, is a bit of all that. It calls itself a “DIY social club.” It’s kind of a car club, kind of a classroom, and most importantly, a great catalyst for cultivating friendships.

I’d go so far as to say that Wanderwell has figured out the ultimate and optimal execution of a modern car club. Driving with homies is fun, but …


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Author: Andrew P. Collins

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