Abstract: A reservoir-containing garage mat, constructed of a semi-rigid material, into which one or more unfolded sections of standard newspaper are placed as the absorbent material. A meshed cover is placed over the newspaper and is removably attached to the mat to secure the newspaper in place. When placed underneath a motor vehicle, leaking liquid debris such as oil, transmission, hydraulic or radiator fluid, will pass through the mesh thereby making contact with the newspaper. The newspaper is replenished when stained or saturated.