Which Car Lift Is Best For You?

Car Lifts

Invented in the USA in 1925 by Peter Lunati, Car Lifts are one of the most essential pieces of equipment that a Mechanic can have in their garage. When performing repair, maintenance, or servicing, much of the work demands to be done from the underneath of the vehicle. Being able to properly see and work underneath a vehicle can be challenging at times, Car Lifts are a quick and effective way to judge a vehicles performance and problems.

A decent Lift will make your life easier when working on things such as the engine, transmission, or breaks. And it’s certainly safer, more comfortable, and preferable to working underneath a jacked-up car.

Car Lifts are also beneficial as they make good use of your garage’s space, allowing you to get more vehicles in and providing a good return on investment.

After the experience and knowledge of the Mechanic, the most important thing to have in a garage is a range of versatile and well-maintained tools and equipment. Every garage should have a decent Car ramp. Here at Automotive Tools we supply a range of mechanical and hydraulic Vehicle Lifts, the most popular of which include 2-Post, 4-Post and Scissor Lifts.

2-Post Car Lifts

2-Post Vehicle Lifts have been a staple of garages, body shops and dealerships for decades.
Electromechanical heavy-duty 2-post Car Lifts are able to lift a wide range of heavy vehicles and come in a variety of specialised models, allowing you to work on your vehicle quickly, conveniently, and safely.

4-Post Car Lifts

The specifications of 4-Post Car Lifts will allow you to easily raise any vehicle, large or small, via electro-hydraulic system. If you have the space to accommodate a 4-Post Lift it is an absolute necessity for all garages.

Scissor Lifts

Flexible and more compact than 2- or 4-Post Lifts, Scissor Lifts are a versatile and space-saving option for smaller garages and areas.

Dependent on the type, they can either lift via the wheels like a 4-Post Lift, or not like a 2-Post Lift.

When not in use these Lifts lie flat and compact so as to save valuable space.

What to know before purchasing a Car Lift

As a Mechanic, you should always have the best equipment available to you at your disposal. When choosing a Car Lift you should find the best one for your budget and existing space.

Some of the main factors to consider are:

• Cost
• Size
• Stability/sturdiness
• User-friendliness
• Ease of installation
• Power

What are the best Car Lifts?

OMCN is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automotive tools and equipment. All produced from their high-standard factories In Italy.

They produce a wide-ranging selection 2-Post Vehicle Lifts with an array of capacities, and the facility to load vehicles in both directions. OMCN 4-Post and Scissor Lifts are wheel free and are available with slip plates for four-wheel alignment.

OMCN are international industry leaders, producing and supplying the highest quality and most technologically advanced automotive equipment in the market. All products are manufactured and tested to the utmost standard and they have teams of specialists that are constantly researching and developing to ensure that their range is the best available to their customers.

Where to buy a Car Lift

When purchasing a Car Lift with Automotive Tools you can be sure of quality and excellence of product. Not only that, but when you buy from Automotive Tools you get much more than just the Car Lift. Our Technical Sales Team has decades of experience and are experts in every product we provide. We will help guide you through the process of choosing the right one for your needs as well as carrying out a thorough lift site survey – taking into account the height, space, electrical supply, density of concrete. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, and delivery and installation comes as standard. After installation we’ll even make sure that you are compliant with current Health & Safety regulations.