I have been warned that Cascos lifts are a bit flimsy and because of this, if the car isnt perfectly positioned, they can bind up causing a car stuck up in the air.

Anyone know if this is true? anyone with experience of Cascos?

I had a rep come in the other day with another alternative.

Supplydirectuk have a range of their own brand lifts, aparently made in china.. They are apparently a direct copy of a Hoffman/OMA lift and built as well... the price is very good, just about £1400 for a 2 post lift.. but are they really as good as a hoffman or OMA lift?

Its mainly 2 post lifts I am looking at buying, although I may be getting a 4 post one as well.

So... anyone have any comment about the SD lifts, Hoffman, OMA, Cascos or any other makes?

All the best

Jon

we have just had a 2 post oma lift fitted by
supplydirect.Very happy with the service, was fitted
within a week or so after order,turned up on time
and on the right day!

Lift wise its been in less than a week seems very
well made and no problems so far!
I went for the higher capicity 2 post 2.8 tonnes.Just make sure your sparky is there to wire
up at the same time.

Aparently they are two 2 post lifts which are 2 years old and two 4 post lifts which are 4 years old.. all used with light duty, all serviced every 6 months since new. Also their lift maintainanace company is prepared to remove them and install them in my new place and certify them for about £150 per lift.

Now I have the dilema..

1. Buy new big brand name lifts (hoffman OMA etc)and hope that due to the big name brand, they will last longer.

2. Buy new but cheap (SD lift) for half the price of a hoffman and expect it to need replacing in half the time.

3. Or buy these 4 used ones, spend between half and a third of the amount of cash and take a risk.

Grrr... Its never easy is it?

Jon Mitchell
Independent Porsche
www.9xx.co.uk