Lifting a Mini

[Ratty]

I want to be able to get under my Mini this winter to keep it clean and free of salt etc. I have been looking at a trolley jack plus axle stands and normal drive up ramps but none of these options really give you good access to underneath. I have now started to look at other options like simple garage lifts and have come across a type scissor lifts (sometimes refered to as mobile lifts). I have attached a photo of one below from Machine Mart in the UK, does anyone have experience with this type of lift, particularly lifting a Mini ? Or does any one else have a better solution for getting the Mini off the ground (with the engine off !)

Cheers.

[MiniAdventurer]

does it have to be off the ground, or could u look at it from a garage pit? i suppose that's a much more permanent and expenisive option tho... a friend of mine has one, but i guess u can't just dig a whole in the middle of ur average garage

[Ratty]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ratty

I want to be able to get under my Mini this winter to keep it clean and free of salt etc. I have been looking at a trolley jack plus axle stands and normal drive up ramps but none of these options really give you good access to underneath. I have now started to look at other options like simple garage lifts and have come across a type scissor lifts (sometimes refered to as mobile lifts). I have attached a photo of one below from Machine Mart in the UK, does anyone have experience with this type of lift, particularly lifting a Mini ? Or does any one else have a better solution for getting the Mini off the ground (with the engine off !)

Cheers.

Still waiting to hear if anyone has had any experience with these scissor lifts or have other ideas about lifting a Mini in a home garage (high ceiling) for maintenance. I am tempted to buy the lift in the attached photo but it is £1500 and I dont want to waste the loot if there are problems with these or better options available.

All help or comments appreciated.

Cheers.