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Inspection · Florida
ALI certified lift inspections, anywhere in Florida.
The ANSI/ALI ALOIM standard calls for every vehicle lift to be inspected at least once a year by a qualified lift inspector. We're ALI Certified, and when we put our serialized sticker on a lift, it means the lift passed. If it doesn't pass, you get a written report showing what failed and why.
What we check
A structural and operational inspection of the whole lift, following the ALI inspection checklist.
Structure and anchors
Columns, runways, and the base plates. We check for cracks, bent or damaged steel, and loose, missing, or pulled anchors.
Locks and safeties
Every lock position engages and releases the way it should, on both sides, including air-released locks.
Arms, restraints, and adapters
Swing arm restraints hold, arm pins and adapters are there and in good shape, and the pads aren't worn down.
Cables, chains, and sheaves
Lifting and equalizer cables checked for fraying, kinks, and stretch. Sheaves and chains checked for wear.
Hydraulics and power unit
Cylinders, hoses, and fittings checked for leaks, the power unit checked, and the lift watched for drifting down or lowering unevenly.
Controls and labels
Controls return to off when you let go. The capacity label, safety labels, and operating instructions are in place and readable.
What happens after
It passes
It gets a serialized ALI inspection sticker, and you get the inspection record. You can confirm any ALI Certified inspector at autolift.org.
It doesn't pass
No sticker. You get a report with photos listing what failed, and a quote to fix it. We can usually do the repair ourselves, and re-inspect once it's fixed.
Next year
Every inspection is logged in our own system, so we know what we found last time and when the next one is due.
Why we don't sticker a bad lift
Some inspectors put a sticker on a lift no matter what shape it's in. We don't. A sticker is a promise to the tech standing under the car, and to your insurance carrier if something goes wrong. If we wouldn't stand under it, it doesn't pass.
Brands we inspect
Challenger, BendPak, Mohawk, Rotary, Forward, Dannmar, John Bean, Wheeltronics, Atlas, Stertil-Koni, and virtually every other major lift brand — two-post, four-post, scissor, inground, mobile column, and heavy-duty.
Inspection questions
How often do lifts need to be inspected?
At least once a year under ANSI/ALI ALOIM, and more often when a lift is heavily used or has been damaged. Insurance carriers, fleet contracts, and municipal buyers often ask to see proof.
What if my lift fails?
Take it out of service until it's fixed. We'll explain what failed, quote the repair, and re-inspect after it's done.
Can you inspect all the lifts at our location in one visit?
Yes, and it's the most efficient way to do it. Tell us how many lifts you have and what kinds when you book.
Do you inspect lifts you didn't install?
Yes, most of what we inspect was installed by somebody else.
Where do you inspect?
Anywhere in Florida. We're based in Gainesville. Farther locations are booked as scheduled trips, and shops with several locations can have them all inspected on one trip.
Tell us what you need.
Use the form, or just call. A photo of the lift's data plate saves a round of questions. Monday–Friday 8–5, weekends by appointment.