When it comes to lifts, Logicar wants you to buy once, buy right

As someone who has spent the last 10 years sourcing car lifts from overseas, walking factory floors and inspecting production lines, Logicar Chief Executive Officer, Colette Kirby, says manufacturing environments differ greatly, from sophisticated environments to more modest operations.
“What may look identical in a brochure can be vastly different in steel quality, weld integrity, hydraulics, and overall safety engineering,” Colette said.
Because of this, Colette says that when purchasing a car lift, buyers need to look beyond price and lifting capacity.
“Yes, understanding whether you need a two-post, four-post or scissor lift, and ensuring the rated capacity suits the vehicles you service, is essential,” Colette said.
“But the real protection comes from working with reputable brands aligned with longstanding Australian companies.
“Established distributors don’t just import containers; they inspect factories, build long-term trusted relationships, hold spare parts locally, and stand behind their warranty obligations.”
Equally critical in Australia is ensuring your hoist carries the appropriate WorkSafe design registration.
This confirms the equipment design has been formally assessed against Australian safety standards.
“Without it, you’re not only risking non-compliance, but also the safety of your technicians and the reputation of your business,” Colette said.
“A car lift is one of the most important pieces of equipment you’ll own. Choosing and maintaining the right one requires careful consideration.
“Match the rated load capacity with the vehicles you service, don’t overspend on capacity you’ll never need, and look for ease of maintenance, accessible lubrication points, minimal downtime when replacing wear parts, and reliable local support.
“Most importantly, purchase from companies that won’t leave you waiting six months for installation, service, or critical repairs.”
Once installed, maintenance becomes the final safeguard.
“Daily visual inspections, checking cables and anchors, monitoring hydraulic systems, and scheduling professional servicing are non-negotiable,” Colette said.
“Even the best-built lift requires care, just like the cars you’re servicing.
“For 25 years, Logicar has delivered hero brands like Heshbon, Molnar, Hofmann and now exclusive to Logicar ‘Excell Lifts,’ accompanied with personal and committed support, beyond the sale.”

For more information, call the team at Logicar on 1300 322 782.