Are Olympic Car Lifts Good?
Are Olympic car lifts good? They can be a practical choice when the exact model fits the vehicle, building and type of work—and when its documentation, warranty and certification status meet the buyer’s requirements. A brand name or capacity number alone is not enough evidence for a safe purchase.
Who is Olympic Equipment?
Olympic Equipment LLC is a U.S.-based automotive equipment company and dealer in Arlington, Washington. It sells Olympic-brand vehicle lifts and shop equipment, supports customers by phone, offers professional installation where available and supplies replacement parts.
Where are Olympic lifts sold?
Olympic sells directly through olympic-equipment.com and ships equipment across the United States. Local pickup is available by appointment in Arlington. Freight terms, delivery access, unloading responsibilities and installation pricing should be confirmed in writing for each order.
Who are Olympic lifts designed for?
The range covers home garages, collectors, independent repair shops, dealerships, restoration facilities, alignment and tire shops, fleets and municipalities. Models include 2-post, 4-post, scissor, alignment, parking and heavy-duty lifts with published capacities from roughly 6,000 to 33,000+ lb.
What testing and certification do Olympic lifts have?
All Olympic lift models are CE-certified. Olympic also states that its lifts undergo dynamic load testing at 120% of rated capacity and static load testing at 150%. CE certification is not the same as ALI certification. The 2PAS-10 is Olympic’s ALI-certified model; buyers can verify it in the current ALI Directory of Certified Lifts and confirm the gold label on the delivered unit.
What warranty comes with an Olympic lift?
The published Gold Series limited warranty lists 10 years for major structural components, three years for specified hydraulic, electrical and mechanical components, and one year for wear parts and optional accessories. Coverage, exclusions and conditions are model-specific, and field labor is not included. Review the current warranty and product page before ordering.
Where can customers get parts and support?
Olympic sells lift accessories and replacement parts and provides telephone technical support. Customers requesting help should have the model, item number, order information, photographs and a precise description of the problem ready. Imported components can have variable lead times, so current availability should be confirmed.
Does Olympic offer installation?
Yes. Professional installation is available subject to location, product, site conditions and scheduling. Electrical work may require a separate qualified professional. Whether Olympic or another qualified installer performs the work, the exact manual and local requirements govern concrete, anchoring, electrical service, clearances and operation.
What do actual customers say?
Olympic’s storefront contains model-specific reviews praising home-garage fit, installation, technical support and long-term ownership. Trustpilot contains positive reviews as well as a recent serious complaint involving a 4PXW-10 order. Prospective buyers should read both first-party and independent feedback, ask how any open issue was resolved, and judge the evidence rather than relying on an average star rating. See the sourced Olympic Equipment Reviews page.
How does Olympic compare with other major lift brands?
Compare exact models—not slogans. BendPak, Rotary, Challenger and other established brands offer ALI-certified models, but certification is still model-specific. A useful comparison should document:
- the exact model’s current ALI directory status and certification label;
- vehicle fit, lift-point reach, wheelbase and weight-distribution limits;
- overall dimensions, rise height, ceiling and concrete requirements;
- power requirements, lock design and included adapters;
- structural, component, labor and freight warranty coverage;
- manual quality, parts availability and local installation/service coverage;
- delivered price, including freight, unloading, installation and electrical work; and
- specific owner reviews describing the model and real application.
Olympic’s strengths include a broad capacity range, direct support, professional installation availability, online manuals and a long structural-warranty period on covered Gold Series models. Buyers who require ALI certification should limit their comparison to exact models that appear in the current ALI directory.
Bottom line
An Olympic lift is worth considering when the exact model’s dimensions, capacity, documentation, warranty and certification status fit the job, and when the buyer is comfortable with the written delivery and service plan. Before ordering, verify the manual, current specifications, included components, freight responsibilities, installation scope and after-sale support in writing.
Last reviewed September 2, 2026. This guide is informational and does not replace the model manual, identification plate, written warranty, professional site evaluation or applicable safety requirements.
