Ramp rental - North Herts/Central Beds/Cambs tri-county area
Discussion
I know this question gets asked for every area once in a while but would appreciate if anyone has any pointers.
I live near the Herts/Beds border, close to the A1. I occasionally spanner at home and enjoy it. Whilst I have a decent jack and axle stands, I don't want to put my head or torso under the car which does limit me to brakes and basic servicing.
I realise that's my hang up, I've never had a car fall, but I'd like to try out one of those rent-a-ramp places so I can get some under car jobs done with the security of a big lift holding the car up (2 or 4 post is fine for what I have in mind).
Does anyone know of such a place in the area? The only ones I've seen are inside the M25.
I live near the Herts/Beds border, close to the A1. I occasionally spanner at home and enjoy it. Whilst I have a decent jack and axle stands, I don't want to put my head or torso under the car which does limit me to brakes and basic servicing.
I realise that's my hang up, I've never had a car fall, but I'd like to try out one of those rent-a-ramp places so I can get some under car jobs done with the security of a big lift holding the car up (2 or 4 post is fine for what I have in mind).
Does anyone know of such a place in the area? The only ones I've seen are inside the M25.
I have an update to my OP.
I found a company in Sandy called DW Autos. They are an MOT/Tuning/General garage who will rent ramps by the hour during the week. I paid I think £55 for 3 hours; not exactly chump change but if you only need it once or twice a year it's cheaper than having and maintaining your own lift.
I would recommend them to anyone looking for similar. One of the mechanics showed me how to use the ramp, and offered to load the car on (I was very grateful as I had never used a two-post before!). Being a garage they have oil disposal on-site, for £5 per sump (so whether your car holds 2l or 12l of oil, it's £5). I opted for this just for convenience, but you could always take it to your local tip.
Obviously take your own tools, blue roll, brake cleaner and so on. You are only hiring the lift. No idea if they have air or mains power available as my impacts are cordless, but I'd be surprised if they don't. Worth checking at booking time if you need either.
I could see it becoming a regular habit now I have tasted the luxury of a two-post ramp
I found a company in Sandy called DW Autos. They are an MOT/Tuning/General garage who will rent ramps by the hour during the week. I paid I think £55 for 3 hours; not exactly chump change but if you only need it once or twice a year it's cheaper than having and maintaining your own lift.
I would recommend them to anyone looking for similar. One of the mechanics showed me how to use the ramp, and offered to load the car on (I was very grateful as I had never used a two-post before!). Being a garage they have oil disposal on-site, for £5 per sump (so whether your car holds 2l or 12l of oil, it's £5). I opted for this just for convenience, but you could always take it to your local tip.
Obviously take your own tools, blue roll, brake cleaner and so on. You are only hiring the lift. No idea if they have air or mains power available as my impacts are cordless, but I'd be surprised if they don't. Worth checking at booking time if you need either.
I could see it becoming a regular habit now I have tasted the luxury of a two-post ramp
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