When to install a vehicle lift?

If you are an independent dealer owner, dealer service, builder or vehicle enthusiast looking to improve your garage space, the best option is to fit a vehicle lift in your desired location, they are specially designed to vertically transport vehicles with their occupants.

vehicle lifts offer various options and possibilities, their purpose is to lift vehicles from one floor to another. One of the reasons for installing a car lift in a building is when the fleet of vehicles in a car park grows and the access ramp is no longer possible. In this situation, a vehicle lift would be the best solution to the problem in a practical and efficient way. In addition, if the car park has several floors, it would be advisable to install a vehicle lift. For the simple reason of "space utilisation".  It improves access to the car park and guarantees the comfort of people at all times.

 

Vehicle lifts for small spaces

Vehicle lifts are widely used in many buildings because they facilitate the raising and lowering of vehicles. It is not compulsory to build it underneath the building, as it can be built to be on the first floor. It all depends on where the builder decides. The vehicle lifts work like a normal lift, the big difference is that they support much more weight of load to be able to raise and lower the cars. This type of lift also has its maintenance to prevent and correct any breakdowns that may occur.

 

They are usually of large dimensions and can transport any type of vehicle. In addition, their operation with keys or remote control is very practical for greater ease of use.

 

As is logical, it is not always advisable to install a vehicle lift, as it is a mechanism whose installation cost is quite high. It is important to underline that these car lifts refer to the transport of the vehicle with passengers, as it is allowed to travel inside, therefore the safety standards are stricter.

 

Advantages of installing a car lift

Space saving

First of all, vehicle lifts provide incredible space-saving solutions, especially in residences with limited parking. A car lift allows you to make use of the vertical space of your residence by shielding you a greater convenience within your parking space. Therefore, they greatly help to make better use of space.

 

Security

It does not allow entry to the car park to people without a key or without authorisation, as each user must have a key and sometimes a remote control to operate the car lift.

 

Convenience

By having a car lift in the car park it is not necessary to make maneuvers, such as those made when the ramps are narrow or defective.

 

Increased parking on building terraces

If the property has a rooftop structure designed to support the weight of cars, a car lift is an easier and less costly solution than implementing a ramp. Very productive, especially for car dealerships that need to increase their stock of vehicles. As mentioned before, it can be installed inside or outside the building, as the case may be.

 

Openings and doors

Vehicle lifts usually have a single exit and entrance, but they can also have doors on different sides depending on the floor plan. This makes them much more functional and practical, facilitating their installation in all kinds of situations.

 

Among other things, they facilitate the daily life of their users, offering them a totally safe system. Maintenance is not very costly, as they do not require periodic revisions, as in the case of conventional lifts. It consumes little energy, which in today's age is a great relief for the pocket and for the environment. It resists a lot of weight, although each model has different characteristics, most of the car lifts support about 2,500 kilos.

 

 

Where to install a vehicle lift?

Once we are clear about their characteristics, vehicle lifts are the best option for different types of construction such as community or family garages, car dealerships, mechanical workshops, hotels and public or private car parks.

 

Vehicle lifts are one of the best solutions for the mobility of the vehicle with driver, designed and built to provide the best experience to its users in technical performance, convenience and comfort.

 

Installing a car lift is not a mere investment. It is a functional and practical purchase, whose main purpose is to protect vehicles. Enjoy a simple, quick and hassle-free exit or entrance to the car park. 

 

If you would like to obtain more information without obligation about the manufacture, installation, prices, inconveniences, etc. contact our team of professionals, they will be delighted to advise you on what best suits the needs of the space. 45 years offering the best service are our guarantee!