Why It’s Essential to Know Your Lifts

Purchasing a lift for garage will seriously upgrade your ability to take care of your vehicle, but if you don’t have the facts straight about lift equipment, you won’t get the most out of your purchase. Let’s take a look at why it’s so important to keep your lift knowledge up to standards.

The Right Lift for the Job

Before you even purchase a car lift, you have to know which model you’re going to need. This depends on a few difference factors. Is it simply a storage solution, or do you want to perform DIY maintenance? You might even be looking to satisfy both of these requirements. Either way, this will make a significant difference in which type of lift you end up buying. A storage lift meets a pretty different set of practical requirements from a maintenance-oriented lift. Additionally, knowing which lift is right for the job will keep you in the right budget and prevent you from overspending on something that isn’t right for your circumstances.

Where You Install It

Your understanding of different lifts will also determine your ability to select the right one depending on the space you’re installing it in. Not all home garages are identical, and not all lifts are suited for all garages. Some are optimized for compact installations, such as our single post storage lift, while others, such as our Pro King XXL, have a completely different set of requirements that demand more space and a more permanent installation. The last thing you want to do is spend money on a vehicle lift you physically can’t set up. For a more detailed look at the importance of understanding your garage space, check out this article.

The Best Possible Value

Lastly but importantly, sharper expertise in automotive lifts will get you far more bang for your buck. You wouldn’t purchase a car without researching it, and the same goes for a car lift. This extends to the process of choosing who you will get your lift from. If you know your stuff, you’ll be able to recognize a seasoned and trustworthy lift dealer and make a more confident purchase. Far too many try to take advantage of uninformed customers by unnecessarily upselling or offering a lift that isn’t truly compatible with their needs. When it comes to getting the right equipment at the right price, knowledge is power.

Want a better idea of what types of lifts are out there and which ones are right for you? Take a look at the Lift King inventory! We pride ourselves in having a comprehensive selection that meets today’s highest standards of quality. To learn even more, call (403) 283-1020 today.