Welcome to Garatoi Journal
Fresh builds and guides are on the way. Meanwhile explore our workshop.
See work → ★ Creative garage lab — est. 2011
THE GARAGE IS DEAD.
LONG LIVE GARATOI.
Custom motorcycles, car restoration, camper conversions and a 1200m² maker-space. We design, weld, wire and paint machines with character — from first sketch to first ignition.
● Now in work
Cafe Racer '78
paint • engine • wiring
Cafe Racer '78
paint • engine • wiring
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CUSTOM BUILDS ✦ RESTORATION ✦ CAFE RACERS ✦ VANLIFE ✦ WELDING ✦ PAINT BOOTH ✦ ELECTRICS ✦ 3D PRINT ✦ CUSTOM BUILDS ✦ RESTORATION ✦ CAFE RACERS ✦ VANLIFE ✦ WELDING ✦ PAINT BOOTH ✦ ELECTRICS ✦ 3D PRINT ✦
01 — Who we are / About
Not a service.
A culture.
Garatoi started as three friends, one lift and a leaking roof. Today it's a full-stack garage lab where engineers, designers and petrolheads build machines that magazines photograph.
1200m² of pure possibility
Lifts, dyno, welding zone, paint booth, CNC, leather shop and coffee bar. Everything smells of gasoline and ambition. Come for an oil change — stay for a project.
- ✓Full transparency: live cameras + photo report every 48h in your cabinet.
- ✓Own parts production: we mill, print and sew what market doesn't have.
- ✓Eco approach: 78% of parts restored, not replaced.
Our manifesto
“We don't repair transport. We return soul to metal. Every scratch has a story — we just help tell it louder.”
— Marco Garoi, founder
ex-racer, welder, father of Garatoi
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02 — What we do
Services for
obsessed people
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Custom motorcycles
Cafe racer, scrambler, bobber, brat. Frame, tank, seat, electrics Motogadget, exhaust, paint. From €3 900.
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Car restoration
Full nut-and-bolt resto, anti-corrosion, engine rebuild, interior. Youngtimers, classics, JDM icons.
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Vanlife conversions
Camper modules, insulation, solar, water, heating, pop-roofs. Travel-ready in 3 weeks.
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Paint & airbrush
Booth, color lab, ceramics, airbrush art. From matte military to candy chameleon.
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Maker membership
24/7 access to lifts, tools, welders. Mentors, courses, community nights. From €79/mo.
Plans →03 — Selected work
Builds that
make noise
Every project gets a name, a playlist and a photoshoot. Here are six legends born in our bays.
Cafe Racer
Midnight Brat '81
Honda CB750 → 68hp brat with handmade tail and leather. 4 months.
Restoration
Sunset GT 1974
Full resto, candy orange, 2.0 rebuilt. Concours winner 2025.
Engine
Beast V8 Swap
Engine swap + custom wiring + dyno 412hp. Street legal.
Classic
Ivory Classic 1969
Nut-and-bolt, ivory leather, wood. 900 hours of love.
Vanlife
Nomad Sprinter
Off-grid camper: solar 800W, shower, kitchen. Home on wheels.
Scrambler
Dust Scrambler
High exhaust, knobby tires, rally dash. Built for dirt.
04 — How it works
From idea to ignition in 4 steps
01
Talk & sketch
Free 30-min session, references, budget, 3D sketch in 5 days.
02
Strip & plan
Teardown, defect list, fixed quote, parts hunt worldwide.
03
Build & report
Weld, engine, wiring, paint. Photo report every 48h.
04
Test & party
Dyno, 200km test, detailing, handover party + photoshoot.
05 — Love letters
Drivers talk
“They turned my rusty CB into a bike strangers photograph. Best money ever spent.”
Jonas K.Cafe Racer owner
“Full resto of my '74 coupe. Better than factory. They even found original bolts!”
Amelia R.Classic owner
“Maker membership changed my life. Learned welding, built my van, found friends.”
Diego M.Vanlifer
06 — Pricing
Honest prices
No surprises. Fixed quote before start, staged payment, warranty 2 years.
🛠️ Service
€49/hour
- Diagnostics & maintenance
- Oil, brakes, suspension
- 12-month warranty
- Free coffee & wifi
🔥 Custom build
€3 900/from
- Design + 3D project
- Full rebuild & paint
- Photo reports + dyno
- 2-year warranty
07 — Journal / News
Garage stories
Tips, builds, fails and workshop life. Updated weekly by our greasy editors.
08 — FAQ
Questions? Answers.
Creative garage lab: custom motorcycles, car restoration, van conversions plus open maker-space. Think workshop meets design studio.
Motorcycles from €3 900, cars from €12 000, vans from €8 500. You get fixed quote after teardown — no hidden extras.
Service 1-3 days, custom moto 2-4 months, full resto 6-12 months. You track progress via photo reports.
Yes! Membership €79/mo gives 24/7 access to lifts, welders, paint booth and mentors. Beginners welcome.
2 years on builds, 12 months on service. Plus lifetime advice in our community chat.
Find us via contact form — we have bays in the industrial district with free parking for trailers and coffee for drivers.
09 — Contact
Let's build yours
Tell us about your machine. Reply in 48h with ideas, budget and next slot.
