Research

Now knowing what a Chop-Shop is i can start to look at refrences inorder to get some ideas having already looked at Far Cry 2 and Resi 5 for the theme, i also need to look into exteriors and interiors and how other games and films have set out this.
So here is a list of possible things to look at;
Wall-E
GTA
Eastenders (Phils Garage)
Biker Mice From Mars
Need For Speed
Cars
Godfather
No More Heros
This list could go on and probably will but for now that will do.
Tomorrow (Thursday) i am hopeing to visit my friends garage as he is a mechanic i will also drive around and look at other firms in the area this will give me an idea of the dimensions of these kind of buildings.
Then theirs objects that will be inside and outside the building depending on poly count for example oil barrels and spray cans.
As in the post below i will also have to look into and understand Game Engines and LOD's.