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    Repair shop without being registered as a repair shop.

    I have a solid background, currently work as a BMW tech, and have worked as a tech for 20 years. I want to transition away from the daily flat-rate grind and just do automotive repair on the side, working out of my home garage. I will be fully equipped with a lift, tire machines, etc. Only...
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    Cost for 20' x 30' x 12' steel building in upstate NY?

    Is it possible to come in under $20K for a slab, uninsulated steel building, and all installation/labor costs?
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    Is this safe?

    I have a 6000lb Bendpak scissor lift. It's an "open center" design, so two scissor assemblies, one on each side. I bought it for my car but can't use it for my truck because the frame rail spacing is too narrow and won't make contact with the lift. Is it safe to get two pieces of 1/4"...
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    Has anyone else had a nightmare experience with Bendpak?

    My brand new MDS-6LP scissor lift blew a seal after raising it up and down three times with no car. I call bendpak for a replacement cylinder, they ship the wrong one. I express my disappointment, and they overnight ANOTHER wrong cylinder. This is all after submitting detailed information...
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    Bendpak lift problem, one side raises, other side lowers simultaneously!!!

    I bought the MDS6K and have gotten to the point of filling it with ATF and attempting the bleed procedure, which is to simply raise and lower the lift several times. What is happening is only one side raises. The other side won't begin to raise until the other side is maxed out on height. But it...
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    Car lift on backorder.

    A couple weeks ago I ordered a BendPak midrise lift from these guys. They ended up claiming it was on backorder until 5/31, and even then that was only an estimate. Against my better judgment, I went ahead paid and placed the order anyway, because I really need this type of lift; a two-post or...
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    Does this type of lift have to be anchored to the floor?

    This type of lift looks like exactly what I need for 8' ceilings. Open center just like a 2-post, but without the posts taking up garage space. Are these supposed to be anchored to floor, or can they be used just free-standing...
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    Should I worry about this crack directly where my lift post will go?

    Planning to go with a maxjax mid-rise two-post lift. There is a crack in my floor exactly where I plan on placing a post. Anyone think this is an issue? Harmless shrinkage cracks? Pic of crack and entire garage (more cracks visible) attached. Yes I know I have the option to cut and repour...
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