Industry inspection guide

Vehicle Lift LOLER Inspections for Garages & MOT Centres

Vehicle lifts carry people beneath raised loads, so reliable restraints, synchronization and structural condition are essential. We provide independent examination and a clear workshop record.

Your operating environment

A practical inspection scope for garages & mot centres.

Two-post, four-post, scissor and mobile column lifts differ in construction, but each depends on sound load-bearing components and functioning safety devices. Routine service supports reliability but does not replace statutory examination.

We agree what is in scope, how it can be accessed safely and which records are already available before the visit. That creates a more efficient examination without treating unlike equipment as if it were the same.

Sector risks

Where inspection programmes can lose control.

1

Worn lifting nuts, ropes or chains

We look for evidence in the equipment, its identification and the records, then state any required action clearly.

2

Damaged arm locks and restraints

We look for evidence in the equipment, its identification and the records, then state any required action clearly.

3

Uneven lifting or synchronization faults

We look for evidence in the equipment, its identification and the records, then state any required action clearly.

4

Loose anchors or structural deterioration

We look for evidence in the equipment, its identification and the records, then state any required action clearly.

Before attendance

Prepare for a productive visit.

  1. Clear bays around each lift
  2. Make operating keys and controls available
  3. Provide previous reports and service history
  4. Identify any recent repairs or abnormal events

Arrange inspections for garages & mot centres

Tell us what equipment you operate, where it is and when it is due. We will confirm the right inspection scope and arrange a practical site date.

FAQs

Garages & MOT centres inspection FAQs

How often should a vehicle lift be thoroughly examined?
The interval depends on use and examination scheme. Where people are exposed beneath or associated with the lifted load, a competent person commonly applies a six-month interval.
Does an annual service count?
No. Service and statutory thorough examination are different activities, even where planned for the same visit.
Can all workshop lifting equipment be included?
Yes, provide a list of lifts, cranes, jacks and loose accessories so the appropriate scope can be agreed.