Taking the steps

I, like many other people with there vehicles in a shop (or anything else for that matter) being fixed, are thinking whether or not things are being taken care of in a safe, efficient manor. When it comes to having vehicles in my shop that are going to be hoisted in the air by a vehicle lift, I need to make sure that inspection and/or maintenance is done daily to insure that the lift is properly working without any defaults or defects. By going through a list of procedures which include but are not limited to; properly working controls, non leaking hydraulics, and checking the locks and restraints.

Rotary lifts director of marketing John Rylee states in the Parts & People Northern California Edition, "technicians should check their lifts every day, and the shop owner should schedule professional lift inspections annually." On top of this annual inspection the daily routine is crucial for operation. If there are any questions on what or how to inspect the lift, the owner's manual will provide that specific information. There is also a web page to view this material, www.autolift.org, which provides more information than the owner's manual do.

With all of this said, any customer coming into my shop should know that we take every precaution needed to insure that your vehicle is in good hands and will always come out looking its best! If you have any questions, please feel free to come on in to talk anytime.