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1000lb capacity 1/2 ton transmission jack is on sale for $425. Call 603-234-2612 or visit 1298 Rte 3A in Bow, NH.

I was specifically looking for John Deere tractor photos - we have a couple of lifts that accommodate these lawn tractors very well and I like to show off our customer photos so people can really see how the lift works with these particular lawn maintenance vehicles.

A customer called us a week or so ago about buying a motorcycle lift. He had purchased a lift for just under $1,100.00 from another source, got it home to RI, and set it up. To his surprise the lift collapsed the first time he used it. The customer asked if we had anything "that isn't a piece of junk." First, I can't help thinking what a sad situation it is for both the business and the customer. No business wants a dissatisfied customer, and no customer wants to be dissatisfied--right? Not to mention the "danger" factor. Certainly things can malfunction, but when you're dealing with a lift that fails, injuries can occur, and in some cases, even be fatal.

I told him we carry Titan Motorcycle Lifts, Handy Motorcycle Lifts, and Quality Motorcycle lifts, and I made a few recommendations based on what he was looking for. I'm a firm believer of following the customer's lead. I have extensive product knowledge and offer as much information as I can when solicited, but I will never push a product they just don't want or can't afford. He said he'd stop by the shop, on his way to return the failed lift. They weren't accepting of the explanation initially, but he was able to prove that it collapsed, and managed to get his money back. He was concerned and wanted to see bike lifts from each company we represent. I understood his concern (naturally) and reassured him that our offering of lifts wouldn't fail on him. There's a method to my madness. I've been doing this for 37 years, and the choices I've made in what lifts I carry are well thought out.

All are solid, well-made lifts, but I try to represent different price tiers, depending on the buyer's needs and finances. After recommending a Titan lift because of his price point with the failed lift, I told him it doesn't have all finished polish he is looking for, but it is well-made, and I stand behind it. In fact, I never have had a return and never a dissatisfied customer.

At this point, he told me he was a nut about quality (preferring the best of the best), so then I got more of a sense of what he wanted. Top of the line. I presented a Handy lift to him. After commenting on the fine details, he seemed to really gravitate to this lift, and he said he willing to put a little more money into it to know he had quality. He paid $2,050, nearly double what he paid for the failed lift, but that's what he wanted. I didn't have to "sell" him anything; he just wanted a premium quality lift. The experience actually made me realize why I started selling Handy lifts. I like the best of the best, too, and these are QUALITY lifts. Interestingly, even though Titan is in a different price tier, I chose them for their quality as well. They may differ from Handy, but a good, solid lift with many extras as standard equipment, nonetheless. (Quite frankly, I wouldn't be selling it if it wasn't.) Titan lifts fit people's needs and the price is right. Here's an analogy: Driving a BMW as opposed to a Ford Focus. BMW's are engineered right, and they have all the polish to go with it! Costs a lot to fix, but it's a rugged, nice, long-lasting car. Will the Focus work well? Yes, the Focus is a well-made car, too, but maybe the bumps feel a little different, and it's a little noisier when riding on the road. With either choice, you reach your destination, right? And that's all that matters.

Richard in Orego posted a great pic of his Phoenix Tire Changer Wheel Balancer Set to Facebook. His review of his new tire equipment? "Best purchase I made. Both are working perfectly and make the job so much easier."

Thanks to Kevin in Newton, NH for his comments on his new PRO CR3000 car rotator / rotisserie. He says, "Love my rotisserie, hopefully buying another one soon."

Chris in Lowell says of his new Elevator 1800 motorcycle lift, "It works nice and smooth as Bob said it would. I am not a mechanic but enjoy wrenching on my own toys. I research for a while, as everyone does these days, before pulling the trigger on this purchase and am very confident I made the right choice. Lift is to quality and Bob was accommodating, great customer service."

Matt K. of GM Kohl Inc in Chelmsford, MA, sent us this AWESOME photo of his toolbox combo setup - it looks great! Matt went with 2 side lockers to outfit the roller cabinet and top tool hutch. Matt tells us he "loves the boxes" and we're happy to hear that! Here's a link to the tool box set that Matt purchased.

We've got Phoenix brand equipment that is built solidly for years of wheel service. We have tire changers that include helper arms if needed, and no flex turntables in 26" or 28", depending on your needs.

Thanks to Michael in Jacksonville, NC for messaging us on Facebook with his comments on the PRO 1200SEMAX Motorcycle Lift Package - and also for the 2014 Harley Dyna Wide Glide pic. He says, "Got my lift set up....it's sweet!"