Street mechanic. Right or wrong?

It’s not that simple in the UK Bradford the LA has various rules and regulations re the running of businesses from home and people in a residential street have rights as well. He’s doing this as well as working at a garage so is it evenings and weekends work? But my first question would be where is he actually doing the work?

I guess this is a case of expense versus reputation and demand.

He has become popular because he's good at what he does but can't afford a proper workshop and doesn't want to turn people away. Hence the car jam.

I don't think he's taking the mickey but it might be a good idea to point out that he's not making many friends in the street when so many cars are parked there.

He can arrange for the owners to bring them in only when he's ready for them. That's how my mechanic does it.

From what you say, he may be classified as running a business from home. He may need permission from the council for this - there are all sorts of possible implications and ramifications apart from the loss of parking. Where does he do the actual repairs? On the street ? Insurance? Health and safety issues? Noise? I wouldn’t like it at all

My next door neighbour is also a mechanic a does repairs at home but always in his own driveway and causes no problems. Your neighbour is definitely pushing his luck with a queue. Could you not warn him in a friendly way that comments have been made and it’s beginning to annoy others.