If your vehicle workshop offers inspections, you’ll need to offer wheel alignment services for your customers. Fortunately, wheel alignments are relatively easy to carry out, especially when you have the right equipment. 

Wheel alignments can be carried using four-post lifts, column lifts and scissor lifts. Wheel alignment scissor lifts tend to be the most popular option thanks to their affordability, compact size and ease of use. The only potential drawback is that they are sometimes not compatible with large vehicles, such as trucks, buses, etc.

In this article, we’ll look at some of the factors to consider when purchasing a wheel alignment scissor lift as well as what you need from these types of lifts.

What You Need To Look For In A Wheel Alignment Scissor Lift

• Lifting capacity: One of the most important aspects to consider is the lift’s lifting capacity. The lift should be able to handle the weight of the majority of your clients’ vehicles. It is well worth investing in a strong, durable lift with a high lifting capacity as it will most likely have a longer lifespan too.
• Size: Some scissor lifts are larger than others. Make sure that the lift that you are interested in purchasing will fit in your workshop and is suitable for the amount of space that you have to install it in. Be extra careful if you have limited space.
• Modern features: You want to purchase a scissor lift that comes with modern features that can integrate with your alignment technology and instrumentation. This is so that you can carry out wheel alignments quickly and without any issue.

• Wheelbase and drive on height: This is another important feature to take into consideration as ground clearance is very important when carrying out wheel alignment services in your workshop.
• Installation: What type of installation does the scissor lift require? Are you able to carry out the installation on your own? If not, will the supplier perform the installation for you? If the installation is permanent, do you know where you will place it?
• Cost: Wheel alignment scissor lifts are known for their affordability, therefore it makes sense to invest in a ‘top-of-the-range’ model that will last for many years to come.

Looking for a top-quality wheel alignment scissor lift in Australia? At MAHA Premium Workshop Equipment in AU, we offer a wide range of lifting equipment, including wheel alignment scissor lifts. Browse our selection online and get in touch with us with any queries.