In case you hadn’t noticed, we love Mobile Column Lifts.

They’re flexible and customisable – and they’re perfect for smaller workshops where space is at a premium.

But there’s one question we’re always asked about column lifts: what happens when you need to get access to the wheels?

That’s where a Totalkare Axle Stand comes in.

By securing a support stand under the chassis of the lifted vehicle, you’re free to remove the relevant column lift and work directly on the vehicle’s wheelbase.

But when you’re dealing with heavy vehicles, you need to be sure you’re doing it right.

If you’re in the market for a new lift for your workshop, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the options.

Between the heavy-duty Y-MECH and the Four-Post Lifts, you might think bigger is always better.

But when it comes to flexibility and ease of use, sometimes the more compact option makes the most sense.

Dan Haire is an install engineer for Totalkare. 

Come along for a chat with Dan to find out what a day in his life looks like and why he enjoys working for Totalkare. 

We’ve sold a lot of mobile column lifts over the decades. And in that time, we’ve spoken to thousands of workshops and fleet owners all over the country.

But no matter where we go, we hear the same misconceptions about mobile column lifts popping up — about how they work, what they’re good for, and what their limits are.

Should you use lifts or pits for your vehicles?

We all know deep down that there’s a time and place for both, and they’re each fantastic solutions to the problem of getting under vehicles. Today, we’re going to throw a spanner in the works. We’re going to add a new option to the discussion – should you use a full-size pit or a compact one?

When we’re talking workshops, there’s a lot of focus on the vehicles.

It’s all about lifts, pits, tyre changers, and brake testers – the big-ticket equipment that does the heavy-duty work and gets all the attention on the shop floor.

But in practice, there’s so much more going on in the workshop. And if the layout of your workspace isn’t efficient – with optimised storage and easy access to tools and PPE – your teams could be wasting time every day.

If you’re running a workshop that’s looking to upgrade, the choice of different lifts can be overwhelming.

You need to think about the vehicles you’re servicing, the floor space you have, and the amount you’re willing to invest in a long-term piece of kit.

And for some workshop owners, that can make an in-ground lift seem like a big commitment.

We sit down with James Atkins, Key Account Manager for Totalkare to get to know his background and answer some quickfire questions. 

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Let’s be honest: changing tyres isn’t an everyday job.

In most cases, it takes years on the road (or tens of thousands of miles) before your vans and coaches need a new set of treads.

But when we’re talking about scale – fleets with dozens of commercial vehicles, or busy workshops with high demand – things start to get serious.

And that’s when a dedicated tyre changer can save your business some serious time and money.

Here’s how investing in an in-house tyre changer can help:

We’re in the business of building the safest workshop equipment around. But even the best equipment out there can be dangerous in the wrong hands. And if your teams aren’t properly trained, you could be putting them at risk. Here’s how Online Mobile Column Lift Training can save you time and money: