Join The Purple Garage
Get hands-on experience working with real vehicles, engines, and automotive projects alongside other Clemson students.
Everyone Starts Somewhere
Purple Garage is open to students of all experience levels. You do not need prior automotive experience, tools, or a completed application to get involved.
No Application
Just show up and get involved!
No Membership Dues
There is no cost to become a member!
No Experience Needed
Members learn by working alongside one another!
How to Get Started
1 – Join the Discord
Get announcements, meeting information, and updates on projects
2- Attend a Saturday Meeting
Meet the club and see what everyone is working on
3- Complete some short paperwork and safety videos
4- Attend 5 meetings
After the 5th meeting, you will become an official Purple Garage member
5-Choose a project
Find a project that interests you and become a part of that team!
More Than Just a Car Club
Build
Work on engines, vehicle systems, wiring, and restoration
Learn
Develop skills you may never get from a classroom
Collaborate
Work with students with different levels of experience and expertise.
Preserve
Help maintain and restore Clemson’s Deep Orange vehicles and other automotive projects.
Ready to Get Your Hands Dirty?
We meet Saturday mornings at CU-ICAR. Come see what we are working on!
Questions before your first meeting? Visit our contact page to get in touch.
