Ron Masek, Jr. How Much Space Do You Need for a Two-Post Automotive Lift? How Much Space Do I Need for a Two-Post Lift? One of the first questions we hear from customers considering a two-post lift is: How much room do I actually need? It sounds simple, but there is more to... Automotive Lifts Lift Installation Lift Purchase
Ron Masek, Jr. How to Properly Size an Air Compressor How Big of an Air Compressor Does Your Auto Shop Need? We get this question a lot, and there isn't a useful answer based only on the number of bays in the building. A five-bay shop can have very littl...
Ron Masek, Jr. Why can't you install a lift near cracks or saw cuts? Why Can’t You Install a Lift Near Cracks or Saw Cuts? This comes up pretty often when we are laying out a two-post lift. The lift fits in the bay. The ceiling height works. Everything looks good until...
Ron Masek, Jr. Ensuring Safety and Efficiency: The Crucial Role of Annual Automotive Lift Inspections Automotive lifts play a pivotal role in the functionality of various automotive facilities, from repair shops to car dealerships. These lifts are essential for lifting vehicles, facilitating maintenan...
Ron Masek, Jr. Never One-Arm Lift! When using a two-post automotive lift, it's crucial to avoid one-arm lifting for several safety and stability reasons. One of the primary concerns is the unequal distribution of weight, which can lead...
Ron Masek, Jr. Is a Roadforce Wheel Balance Necessary? Is a Road Force Wheel Balance Necessary? We get asked about road force balancing pretty often, especially when customers are comparing wheel balancers or trying to solve a vibration that a normal bala... Coats Roadforce Wheel Balancer
Ron Masek, Jr. How to Maintain your Ammco Brake Lathe An Ammco brake lathe is a valuable piece of equipment for any automotive workshop, providing the capability to resurface brake rotors and drums. To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your... Ammco Brake Lathe Maintenance
Ron Masek, Jr. How to Maintain your Coats Tire Equipment How to Maintain Your Coats Tire Equipment Coats tire changers and wheel balancers are built to work every day, but they still need some basic maintenance. We service a lot of tire equipment where a re... Coats Maintenance Tire Equipment
Ron Masek, Jr. The Importance of Regular Inspection for Automotive Lifts Why Your Automotive Lifts Need an Annual Inspection Your technicians work underneath automotive lifts every day. That alone is a pretty good reason to know what condition they're in. But there is also...
Ron Masek, Jr. How to Maintain your Shop Air Compressor How to Keep Your Shop Air Compressor Running Most shops don't think much about the air compressor until it stops. Then everybody thinks about it. If the compressor supplies your tire machines, air too...
Ron Masek, Jr. Why Buy an ALI Certified Lift? Why We Recommend ALI Certified Automotive Lifts There are a lot more automotive lifts available today than there were 20 years ago. You can find them online at almost any price point. They may look si... Automotive Lifts Lift Installation Lift Purchase Lift Repair Maintenance
Ron Masek, Jr. Choosing the Right Type of Automotive Lift Choosing the Right Automotive Lift for Your Shop There isn’t one automotive lift that is right for every shop. We get calls all the time from customers who already have a particular lift in mind. Some... Automotive Lifts Lift Purchase