Whilst using a 2-post car lift in a home garage in the UK is possible, the viability of this depends on several factors. First, you will need to ensure that your garage is assessed for size and compatibility, that the floor is level and the concrete is deep enough and ensure that the lift is installed in compliance with relevant UK regulations and safety standards.
Additionally, you will need to consider whether your garage has adequate ceiling height to accommodate the lift and whether the floor is strong enough to support both the weight of the lift and the vehicle being lifted.
You will also need to assess whether the cost of purchasing and installing a 2-post car lift is worth the investment for your personal use in your home garage. Getting advice from a professional garage equipment supplier or installer and a building inspector can help you determine whether a 2 post car lift is a feasible, sensible and safe option for your home garage in the UK.
Another consideration is that there is no legislative requirement or recommendation on how long a car can stay on a 2 post lift, however, we would recommend that the car only remains on the lift for the duration any work needed to repair it, and then ideally the car should be removed from the lift to reduce or remove any strain on the lift components, especially the screws, lift nuts and safety nuts. Also, be sure that the lift is correctly maintained in accordance with the manufacturers instructions to ensure it keeps working correctly and safely for many years to come.
An additional word of warning. No vehicle should be parked under a 2 post car lift with either the arms or a vehicle raised above the height of the vehicle, this is preventative to ensure no accidental damage comes to the vehicle below.
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