1) What is a 4 post parking car storage lift?
Ans) It is a 4 post lift that is generally of lighter construction than a commercial lift. Our AMGO parking lifts use an ‘S’ shaped design on each posts for extra strength.
2) What are the benefits of a car storage lift?
Ans) 1. It doubles your vehicle storage
2.In a 4 post version it allows you to work on your car.
3.It protects your investment.
3) What is the difference between a 2 post parking lift and a 4 post parking lift?
Ans) Other than the posts, a 2 post parking lift has an enclosed floor using a series of galvanised wave panels, and a 4 post lift has 2 long platforms with a gap in the middle.
4) What is the main benefit of a 4 post parking lift?
Ans) A 4 post parking lift allows you to carry out work under the car and you can use a jacking beam or a jack tray.
5) What is a jacking beam (rolling jack) used for on a 4 post parking car storage lift?
Ans) It is used for jacking up the car from the platform so you rotate and remove the wheels from the car to carry out repairs. You can slide the jacking beam back and forth.
6) Does AMGO manufacture 4 post car storage lifts?
Ans) AMGO currently has 4 parking car storage lifts in their range and we stock them at Equipment4garages.
7) Where are AMGO parking lifts sold?
Ans) They are sold all over the world with factories in the US & China.
8) What makes AMGO parking lifts different from the competition?
Ans) AMGO is a commercial lift specialist and they employ many of the proven features in their car storage lifts like dual safety locking.
9) Can you work on a car using a 4 post parking lift?
Ans) Yes, you can work on a car using a 4 post car parking lift.
10) Can you work on a car using a 2 post lift?
Ans) With a 2 post parking lift having a solid floor it restricts any work being done on the car.
11) How does a 4 post car lift work?
Ans) AMGO 4 post lifts works using a electric hydraulic power pack with a hydraulic ram under one platform. When operated the hydraulic ram pushes a series of cables around pulley’s which raises the lift.
12) Can you put a narrow car, ATV on a 4 post car storage lift?
Ans) AMGO parking lifts have a platform that you can unbolt and slide.
13) How much height do you need for a 4 post car parking lift?
Ans) The height you need for a 4 post parking lift depends on the height of the cars you wish to store. Add both heights together and the depth of the platform. Also allow for 100mm clearance above the car.
14) Can an SUV or 4×4 fit on a car parking lift?
Ans) AMGO parking lifts come in various heights and lifting capacity. They can lift SUV’S and 4×4’s or park them underneath.
15) Can you put a parking car storage lift in your home garage?
Ans) Yes, you can put a parking lift in a home garage.
16) How much space do need for a 4 post parking lift?
Ans) AMGO has 4 different sizes of parking lift check out equipment4garages website.
17) Can you leave a 4 post parking lift unfixed?
Ans) You can leave certain 4 post lifts unfixed and there are caster kits for moving them around. However, we at Equipment4garages recommend them to be fixed.
18) What floor thickness do you need for a 4 post car storage lift?
Ans) At Equipment4garages we would recommend a minimum of 100mm of good quality level concrete.
19) What electrics do you need for a home parking lift?
Ans) You need to check with Equipment4garages and their bulletins on electrical requirements.
20) What brand of 4 post parking lift is best?
Ans) We have been dealing with the AMGO factory since 2010 and their car parking storage lifts are commercial quality and sold worldwide.
21) How long can you leave a car on a car parking lift?
Ans) AMGO parking lifts have mechanical locks and they lock into each column. So you can leave a car on them indefinitely.
22) Can you put a parking lift outside?
Ans) Parking lifts can go outside with the correct protection for the electric’s. Also, the metal will need to have been powder coated. AMGO now supply motor cover boxes to protect the motor.
23) Can a 4 post car lift fall?
Ans) You must purchase a lift with a dual locking system. Primary locking and a secondary locking system is necessary should a steel cable fail. AMGO car parking lifts sold by Equipment4garages have a dual locking system.
24) Do you need planning permission for a 4 post parking lift?
Ans) If you are not raising the roof or extending the garage there is normally no need to get planning permission.
25) Can you fill the gap between the platforms on a 4 post lift?
Ans) There are different sized plastic trays that you use to fill the gap to save fluids dropping onto your car below. Also, there are alternative metal wave panels that sit between the platforms available from Equipment4garages.
26) What size anchor floor bolts do you need for a 4 post car storage lift?
Ans) The anchor floor bolts you need are M18 x140mm or M18 x 160mm for AMGO lifts.
27) What are the prices of 2 and 4 post car storage ramps?
Ans) 2 post car storage ramps start from around the £3200.00 and 4 post car storage ramps start from around £2000.00
28) What main features should you look for in a 4 parking lift?
Ans) A. Look for a dual locking system in case a cable breaks or should a lift descend unevenly.
B. Look for a ladder locking system within the 4 posts. These ladders are adjustable to ensure your lift locks evenly on all 4 locks/corners. Many lifts don’t have this feature and you have to use assorted shims under the posts to get all 4 locks to align. It is far easier to adjust the level of the lift using ladder adjustment than adding and subtracting shims under each post.
29) What optional extras can you get for a 4 post parking car storage lift?
Ans) If you need to work on a car a jacking beam or jack tray are very useful. Also, there is a motor cover if using outside. A caster kit is available should you wish to move your 4 post lift around. There are oil drip trays and wave panels to bridge the gap between the 2 platforms. Additionally, there is an LED lighting kit and chocks available.
30) Can you offer an installation service for a parking lift?
Ans) Yes, we can offer an installation service. Contact the office by phone, email or WhatsApp to get a price.