Vehicle storage lots, whether impound lots, true storage lots, or even large auto mechanic garages, all face the same problem — storing many cars in a limited amount of space. This brings up a variety of issues that affect your vehicle storage lot’s efficiency: shuffling around a bunch of cars to get one out takes […]
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How to Start a Collision Repair Shop in 10 Steps
There’s certainly something to be said about being your own boss. If you’ve got that entrepreneurial itch and want to open your own collision repair shop, good for you for chasing that dream! But before that dream can become a reality, there are a few things you should know. Follow these tips and you’ll be […]
3 Alternatives to a Car Dolly at your Auto Shop or Garage
Whether for repairs or organization, moving cars is a necessity for auto shops, lots, and garages everywhere. For years, car dollies have been the go-to equipment to get this job done, despite the fact that they pose quite a few problems that get in the way of running an efficient, safe, and profitable business. When […]
3 Safe Ways to Move a Car with a Dead Battery
3 Safe Ways to Move a Car with a Dead Battery The dreaded click click click sound of a dead car battery isn’t a noise anyone likes to hear. It’s especially unwelcome if you’re an auto shop or impound lot manager well aware that time is money! You need to figure out how to get […]
Lot Management Solutions That Eliminate Customer Delays
If you operate and manage a lot for your service garage, dealership, or other business, you know that customer delay can spell trouble for your business. To streamline your operations, you’ll need to eliminate customer delays wherever possible by employing strategic lot management solutions. Lot Management Solutions That Solve for Your Customer Lot management solutions […]
Safe Towing Tips for Moving Vehicles on a Lot
If you manage a vehicle lot, you probably have a lot of experience moving vehicles, but there are always ways to make your work more safe for employees, the equipment you use, and the vehicles you move. Here are 5 tips you can use to make your operation safer today. Safe Towing Tips #1: Check […]
What Kinds of Vehicles Can a Forklift Attachment Move?
Forklift attachments are powerful enough to move everything from regular sedans to SUVs, and even trucks — yet versatile enough to be easily attached and detached when you need. With a forklift attachment like the Forklift Wrecker, you can maneuver vehicles using a forklift easily and efficiently. Check out this Minute Man video of the […]
Why It’s Time for Your Auto Shop to Ditch Car Dollies
Let’s face it: car dollies are not really that convenient. From safety issues to inefficiencies in your auto shop operations, there has to be a better option, right? Let’s take a look at several of the problems with car dollies in an auto shop, and why you’d be better off ditching the car wheel dolly […]
3 Tips to Streamlining Vehicle Inventory Management
Whether you manage a used car dealership or an impound lot, you likely run into one problem consistently — lack of space. Most vehicle storage lots regularly run into space concerns as vehicles are shifted around, brought in, and taken off the lot. As vehicles are constantly moved, it can be difficult to devise a […]
Forklift Towing Attachments: Can You Tow With a Forklift?
Forklifts are versatile machines, with applications across industry. From moving pallets in warehouses to carrying heavy material on construction sites, we see forklifts in nearly every manufacturing and warehousing application. What some people don’t know is that forklifts can be used for more than just storing pallets and lifting bricks and steel joists. With a […]