Car Lifts - Recommendations

[Cyberprog]

Hi All,

Does anyone have any recommendations for car lifts? I'm looking at re-building my double garage next year, and it's time to start planning things before going for planning permission. The main thing that will define how the structure is designed will be the choice of car lift, so I need to start looking at those.

I'm interested in a 4-post lift (as I'm into land rovers) so any manufacturers to look at - and stay away from! Would be appreciated.

Cheers!

[Cyberprog]

RichD1 said:

I bought a mid rise scissor lift from these guys and found it a very solid well made piece of kit. They are all available with 240v.

http://www.automotechservices.co.uk/product-catego...

Richard

Cheers, will take a look at their 4-posters. Mid-Rise isn't an option though, due to the size of the vehicle

[Cyberprog]

Indeed, seems that way. I may splash the extra cash on an alignment lift given it's only a couple of hundred more quid.

[Cyberprog]

jetbox said:

Can anyone post a pic of a mid rise scissor lift in action with a car on. I am interested in one of these.

What are they like from an ease of use perspective? Does it lift the wheel or the chassis?

Thanks

If you look on the link above you can see it - they tend to lift the chassis between the wheels. I don't like them myself, I think they make it too hard to get at the underside.
A 2-post lift provides maximum access, while a 4-post can block somewhat, but tend to have a trolley jack that runs between the ramps to allow the wheels to be lifted off also.

[Cyberprog]

DKL said:

I'd go with a 4 poster, there are plenty on ebay for sensible money but a single phase one helps!
The only issue with the Bradbury ones is that it has a post that rises with the ramp so ends up being 12' tall which usually means through your roof!

Well mine needs totally re-building to get the required height anyway!