I went there for bike repairs for years, always to the same two mechanics. Each time was a process of negotiation, and you had to watch very closely as the mechanic did the work. Last time I went I had a new (to me) bike, and someone decided to remove all the bolts on one of the front brake rotors. I rode for 2 kilometers with the bike like that before I figured out what was wrong. Scared me so much I have not been back since. I know that not all the mechanics there are like that, but one was enough.

It was fun to wander around inside there to look at all the crazy scooters and fake parts. We can still buy all the stuff from Taobao if we want though. I'll be going there this weekend to see if there's any sales going on, though I doubt it. I will miss the upholstery place, you could get your entire seat redone (albeit in poor quality foam and vinyl) for less than 50 RMB.