Institute (ALI) Lift Inspector Certification Program. ALI invites vehicle lift inspectors to register to be among the first in North America to become Certified Lift Inspectors. Register at www.autolift.org/store.htm. ALI has developed the new Lift Inspector Certification Program in response to growing demand from businesses that use vehicle lifts, as well as the governmental health […]
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May
Chop Cut Rebuild premiered on SPEED in 2004. The series creator, host, and Executive Producer is Dan Woods, who is also known for his long standing acting role in the successful Degrassi franchises as teacher/principal Raditch. Woods believes the series has enjoyed its longevity due to its focus on process – rather than personality. “Chop Cut Rebuild is about the real effort needed to restore iconic symbols of American engineering. It isn’t about throwing wrenches, or dysfunctional people”, says Woods.
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UPDATE: For everyone who has been dying to see the amazing Legacy by Petty Dodge Challenger, now might be your chance. AllPar.com announced yesterday that Petty’s Garage will be launching the tribute Challenger at 10:30 AM on May 28, 2011. Click the flyer for full details. What a way to pay tribute to the King, […]
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Not just for Bugatti fans! If you are any sort of a car fan, the Mullin Automotive Museum is definitely something you should check out if you’re anywhere near Southern California. It’s a great way to spend some free time and expand your knowledge about vintage, artistic and downright classy cars. There’s even furniture, sculptures and paintings to satisfy your artistic cravings.
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The final chapter in BendPak’s Car Lift Buyer’s Guide–the cheat sheet.
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Another Thursday. Another new chapter in the BendPak Best Car Lift Guide! We’re getting down to the wire here with this week’s chapter, entitled Final Car Lift Tips. Not every gem of advice fit into one of the previous chapters, so consider this your miscellaneous list of useful insider info. Don’t worry, it’s a pretty […]
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This week’s new chapter in our ongoing Car Lift Buyer’s Guide is all about a topic near and dear to our wallets: car lift pricing.
Car lift prices can really run the gamut depending on what capacity and style you’re after, so it’s important to know the lay of the land before venturing out.
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Want to know how to easily tell the difference between a car lift dealer who will treat you right and one who will leave you in the lurch? How about a car lift manufacturer who will provide you with valuable customer support instead of making you fend for yourself? Read the Dealers and Manufacturers chapter in BendPak’s Best Car Lift Buyer’s Guide.
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Today’s chapter fills you in on the importance of ALI certification and the role that the Automotive Lift Institute plays in making car lifts safer for everyone. As we discussed last week, there’s no single safety feature that will work for all car lifts. The Automotive Lift Institute ensures that not only are the safety features sound, but also that the car lift itself works exactly as advertised. In fact, many of the car lift safety features that we went over last week were pioneered by ALI members.
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Today’s chapter focuses on something that’s very important to car lift operators–safety features. There’s a lot of different methods that reputable car lift manufacturers use to make their lifts safer. Now’s your opportunity to learn all about them. It’s no secret that a car lift has to hold thousands of pounds of automotive metal every day. Whether you’re a hobbyist wrenching in your garage or a seasoned automotive service technician, these essential safety devices keep you protected every time a car or truck goes up on the lift.
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