OSHA Violations
OSHA holds business owners and shops accountable for their own safety. OSHA also known as Occupational Safety and Health Administration sets the standard for the safety and procedures in the workplace. Safety is very important in any industry but...
5 Ways to Look Forward to Hump Day!
A 50 to 60 hour work week is tiring by the middle to end of the week. Often hump day is usually a Wednesday, but it could be any day in the middle of your week where work just seems to get just a bit harder and more tiring than normal. Here are some ways...
5 Attributes Millennials Bring to the Table!
Everyone has heard the terms millennial, baby boomer, and gen x and has some opinion of the people that fall in these said categories. Often its forgotten the positives each generation brings to the table. Baby boomers are the generation born between...
5 Ways to Make It Through The 2:00 PM Blues
We all know those 2:00pm blues. That feeling like this work day is never going to end or you start to feel sluggish and slow. Fighting these feelings to make it through the work day is never easy so here are 5 tiny actions you can take to help fight...
5 Ways to Make the Most Out of the First 5 Minutes
The way a person starts their day sets the tone for the day. Picture two scenarios, you’re on your way to work and swing through Starbucks for a coffee on your way. Scenario one you grab your coffee and the lid isn’t on all the way and you drop and spill...
5 Safety Tips in Under 5 Minutes
Time is money in this world and because of that sometimes the small safety tasks can be put off. Here are 5 safety tasks that can be done in under 5 minutes. Performing these tasks will help save time and money in the long run by helping to prevent issues...
Importance of Tech Checks and Periodic Inspections
Regular inspections on your auto lift are of the upmost importance. This includes periodic inspections as well as daily tech checks. Working with auto lifts whether you are service provider or shop technician, it is important to remember you are entrusted...
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protection Anytime a person is working with heavy machinery it is very important to be aware of personal protection and the equipment needed to do so. One of the most important pieces of protective equipment for the automotive industry is steel...
Why A Portable Auto Lift Is a Good Investment
Portable Auto Lift Some auto repair situations require only a portion of the vehicle being lifted up to get clearance for removing and replacing parts. Others require lifting the entire vehicle, a task that used to require a couple of floor jacks, several jacks...
10 Tips to Keeping a Clean and Tidy Auto Shop
Keeping your auto shop tidy begins with understanding the big picture. From garage layout ideas that acknowledge the areas that might get greasy and oily to carving out spots to stay spotless, we know auto shop organization is not only productive, it helps employees...
The Importance of Wheel Alignment
The Importance of Wheel Alignment Improperly aligned wheel can cause excessive wear on your tires and reduce your gas mileage “Improper alignment can reduce fuel efficiency by as much as 10% – about 31 cents per gallon”. When your tires are not perfectly...
How to Properly Shim Automotive Lifts
https://youtu.be/fZd3FnR5EM0 Making sure your automotive lift is plumb is crucial to proper operation. If your automotive lift is out of plumb can create a hazardous situation and increase wear and tear on the internal operating components. This video will show you...
How to Anchor an Automotive Lift
https://youtu.be/fXGZU8MOEs0 Once you have verified your concrete depth, cleaned the hole and squared your posts you can proceed with anchoring the posts. We want to show you how to properly anchor an automotive lift. Anchor an Automotive Lift Place the anchor in by...
Benefits of Financing Automotive Equipment
Financing automotive equipment and automotive lifts allows your shop to be on the cutting edge of technology. Mechanic Outlet can help.
How to Check Depth of a Concrete Slab
Concrete depth is crucial for a safe and properly functioning lift install. We want to show you how to check the depth of your concrete and make sure your lift install is safe. Using a hammer drill with at least an 8" concrete/masonry bit, drill a hole through the...