How to Install a Vehicle Lift (Part 1)

In this episode of Saturday Mechanic, Ben Wojdyla starts the process of purchasing a vehicle lift. In the first of three parts, Ben shows how to choose the right lift for your garage or business.

In this episode, Popular Mechanics' Associate Auto Editor Ben Wojdyla:
* Measures concrete slab depth
* Measures available space for lift
* Checks electrical source
* Shops for the vehicle lift

Who says you can't work on your own car anymore? Follow Popular Mechanics associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla as he leads viewers, step by step, through repairs, upgrades, and troubleshooting tips. Got car questions? Email Ben, and he may answer them on the show.

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• Category

  • Entertainment
  • Science & Tech

• Starring:

  • Ben Wojdyla

• Produced by:

  • Car and Driver
  • Popular Mechanics

[Guy Lamy]

1:30, How about using a HAMMERDRILL!!

[CARandDRIVER]

Arg. We were supposed to be faking the example, but too much clip got cut in. Don't worry, we'll get use to a MUCH BIGGER drill in Part 3.

- Ben Wojdyla

[Guy Lamy]

Oh good because 6 inches of concrete without a hammerdrill would take a really long time, it just looked ridiculous. Nice videos by the way.

[CARandDRIVER]

(It felt ridiculous, but that's the the way it goes - Ben)

[dradidas01]

Why would the average person need to know how to install a car lift, most peoples normal garages wouldn't even have room for one of these.

[CARandDRIVER]

As I said in the video, these things aren't that crazy expensive anymore. People spend more on televisions. And if you're so inclined there are lifts designed for almost any kind of garage. They really make working on a car so much easier for the DIY type who might be watching our show.

- Ben Wojdyla

[luckyamo15]

You need to speak up buddy... Or get a better Mic or SOMETHING

[Akil Williams]

What is the name of the website you use to shop for the lifts?

[dajjana19933]

hi Ben, i am in el campo, texas; i need somebody to install my 2 post 7000 pounds rotary lift. can you give me some telephone numbers? ali at mianwalika5757@yahoo.com

[Malik Maitland]

THIS AINT WHAT I LOOKING FOR YO

[Ruben Hernandez]

I want one now, If you have never used a lift you don't know what your missing makes working on cars much easier...

[dradidas01]

I take my car to a garage that I know and actually I know all the people whom work there. So your comment is very invalid and very assumptive. Which I have proved your wrong in your comment, and not having a Vehicle lift at my home makes me no less a true car enthusiast than you are. You are very arrogant and rude based on your comment!!!

[Giovanni Isaza]

I see you're one of the people that takes their car to a shop to be worked on someone you don't even know. Installing a garage lift in your home is an awesome way to make maintenance on your vehicle A LOT easier. this is for your true car enthusiast. certainly not for you.

[Ardal Miller]

why am i watching this....im 16 haha

[snake2005john]

do they sell lift parts?

[John Peel]

I'm sure they can't tell you that for liability reasons, but it looks like lift was purchased from gregsmithequipment