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Ceiling height decides which car lift fits your garage. A simple way to measure it, what each type of lift needs and what to do with a low ceiling.

To change and balance tyres you need a tyre changer, a wheel balancer and enough air. Here is the full kit, what each machine does and what it costs.

Short answer: choose a 2 post lift if you want full standing height and open access to the underside for exhausts, gearboxes and suspension. Choose a scissor lift if you mainly do wheels, tyres, brakes and servicing, want the floor clear when the lift is down, or cannot fit posts in your garage.Side by side 2 post lift Mid rise scissor lift Full rise scissor lift Working height Up to 1,900mm, stand underneath About 1m, work standing beside the car Full height Access under the car Fully open, wheels hang free Platform under the car blocks the middle Platform under...

Short answer: for most UK home garages the best all-round choice is a 2 post lift such as our 4000kg 2 Post Lift. If your ceiling is low, choose the Short 3500kg 2 Post Lift. If you want to park a second car, choose the 4000kg 4 Post Lift. If the garage is shared or rented, a portable scissor lift you do not bolt down is the safest bet.Step 1: measure your ceilingMeasure from the floor to the lowest point of the ceiling, including beams, lights and the garage door when it is open. Then use this simple check:Ceiling height...

A car lift in the UK costs £1,450 to £5,500 depending on the type, capacity and whether you want it installed. Real prices and what changes them.