Bill Silveira, the founder of Automania, recently investigated alternative ways to store their vehicles in a compact and safe solution. “I’m not the type of guy who generally lays down and buys the first thing I see; we’ve all heard horror stories about dealing with fly-by-night outfits” he says. “In this case I spent a good month comparing companies, their ratings and their products.”

Bill decided to do business with Eagle Equipment and ended up purchasing more storage lifts than initially thought, “After talking with numerous companies that sell automotive storage lifts, I chose Eagle because their sales representative was polite and knowledgeable about their product and their prices were very competitive.”

After purchasing 48 Eagle GLO-8000 XLT Storage Lifts (that’s enough storage for 96 cars), Bill needed some help with the assembly. “I had no prior experience in the assembly of automotive lifts so it meant a lot that Eagle’s customer service department was extremely helpful in answering all of my technical questions and was able to walk me through the assembly procedure over the phone.”

“If I ever need another product that Eagle Equipment carries I wouldn’t think twice before buying from them again,” Bill says. “I just can’t fit any more of these lifts in my warehouse!”

This inspired us to run a special for the first two weeks of February on the GLO-8000 and the GLO-8000 XLT so that other’s can take advantage of this wonderful and compact storage lift. Of course, this is the best deal we have run on this lift, so it will only be offered while our supplies last!

Now through February 14^th, get the GLO-8000 for $1749, a savings of $150 off of the original price or the GLO-8000 XLT for $1899, a savings of $200 off of the original price.

“The 8000 lb. Capacity Storage & Service Lift is one of our most popular sellers,” Says Andy Turner, Sales Manager for Eagle Equipment. “This is certainly a deal to take advantage of!”

Eagle Equipment attends automotive shows because they offer us an opportunity to do business face to face with our customers instead of over the phone or through e-mail.  Our team enjoys discussing auto lifts, motorcycle lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers, and other automotive repair equipment.  Eagle has been in the automotive equipment business for almost 40 years and would love to share our product expertise with you.  Please be sure visit the Eagle Equipment booth to learn about our special show pricing.

Fall Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral
Show Schedule:
September 29 – October 3, 2010
Carlisle Fairgrounds – Carlisle, PA
Look for us on Manufacturer’s Midway
www.carsatcarlisle.com

Steel and freight prices are increasing in the very near future and, as such, we, along with our competitors, will be forced to increase prices. 

We want you to get the best deal for your money.

Buy our “In Stock and Ready to Ship” automotive lifts today!

Call 1-800-336-2776 or visit our website www.EagleEquip.com

At Eagle Equipment our business is based on fulfilling the needs of our customers.  Our customers work hands-on in the world of automotive repair and they are some of the most creative and knowledgeable people in their fields.  Everyday they experience new materials, processes, and challenges.

If you are in need of a special product or have any suggestions, please contact our sales or customer service staff.  Eagle Equipment greatly appreciates your input and we look forward to exceeding your expectations.

Eagle Equipment
800.336.2776

Before attempting to adjust or repair a tire changer, always disconnect the unit from its power source.  It is also important to make sure all compressed air is evacuated from the machine before proceeding with maintenance.  When replacement parts are necessary, use only authorized parts from your distributor.

Please contact Eagle Equipment for more information on troubleshooting
tire equipment.
800-336-2776

Once the product arrives at the freight terminal, the dispatcher will contact you to arrange a pick up time.  Any and all products should be picked up within 48 hours of this notice.  One of the benefits of receiving freight at a terminal is having their staff to load the product onto your trailer or truck. When freight is received at a business or residential address it is always the customer’s responsibility to unload the product from the back of the truck.  Sometimes two people can unload the equipment by themselves.  However, lift gates, forklifts, roll back trucks, or similar equipment will often be needed in order to complete this task.  Lift gates can be used for unloading products such as tire equipment and motorcycle lifts.  Larger equipment such as two post and four post car lifts require a forklift to offload from the truck.  Lifts will also require a trailer to be transported to their final destination.

For convenience, we will allow customers to pick up their equipment from our warehouse within the following guidelines.

Customer Pick-Up Guide Lines

1. All orders picked up will be subject to applicable North Carolina sales tax unless buyer has provided a NC Sales Tax Exemption Certificate.
2. Customers are not allowed in the warehouse area without a salesperson.  Customers may not assist or interfere with the loading of the equipment.
3. Customer is responsible for any damages to the equipment and/or their vehicle resulting from the loading and transporting of the equipment.
4. Vehicle weight restrictions will be strictly observed.  Customers may be asked to provide weight restriction information on trailers.
5. Eagle recommends side loading of lifts onto vehicles.  When this is not possible, the equipment will be rear loaded.  Eagle will make its best effort to center the load weight.  However, customers will be responsible for any shifting or falling of equipment or off-centered load that results in damage.
6. Equipment will only be loaded right side up.
7. Customers are responsible for strapping down their equipment on the vehicle.  No load will be allowed to leave the premises without being strapped down.
8. Pick up vehicles must have sufficient width and length to insure that the equipment does not protrude illegally from the vehicle.  Trucks with tailgates must be able to fully close the tailgate with the equipment inside.
9. Lifts will not be loaded onto pick-up trucks.
10. Equipment will not be loaded onto vehicles that appear to be unsafe or lack proper equipment.  This will be determined at the sole discretion of the Eagle warehouse supervisor.

These requirements have been established to help insure the safety of you, your vehicle, and your equipment.  If your vehicle does not meet the above requirements, we suggest that you let our logistics department obtain the best shipping quote possible for your equipment.

Please call Eagle Equipment at 1-800-336-2776 for more information on receiving freight.

Eagle Equipment creates a Bill of Lading (BOL).  When the freight company arrives at our loading dock, the driver is responsible for inspecting all items before they are loaded.  Inspection includes documenting the number of items, the weight of each item, the condition of the items, and the packaging (crating).  The driver has the right to refuse shipment if it does not meet specifications.  Once the driver signs the Bill of Lading the equipment becomes property of the freight company.  The equipment remains property of the freight company until the customer signs the Bill of Lading.  Upon delivery the customer is responsible for inspecting the equipment carefully for any type of damage.  Customers should ask the driver to inspect the shipment with them.  A description of any damage should be written on both the customer’s copy and the freight carrier’s copy of the Bill of Lading prior to signing for the receipt of equipment.  If the customer finds the damage is excessive they may refuse the shipment by not signing the Bill of Lading.  Avoid hidden or concealed damage by opening all packages in the presence of the delivery driver and inspect the contents carefully.  If this is not possible at the time of delivery do not move the packages until they have been inspected.  The National Motor Freight Traffic Association guidelines allow 15 days for hidden damage freight claims to be filed.  The customer is responsible for noting damage on the Bill of Lading, notifying the carrier, and filing freight damage claims.

Guidelines for filing a freight claim:
•Regular freight claims should be filed within the required nine-month time period.
•Hidden damage freight claims and shortage claims should be filed within 15 days of delivery.
•Collect the required documents to support your claim:

1. Standard claim form from the carrier with the claim amount
2. Invoice copy with the amount paid
3. Bill of Lading copy
4. Packing slip copy

Eagle Equipment will assist our customers with the freight claim process by furnishing the correct contact information.  In the end your claim and all supporting documentation should be sent to the freight carrier for payment.

When purchasing a non-ETL certified lift it is important to know that the weight limit of the lift is the maximum load based on the strength of the steel in the lift and the stress placed upon the lift.  For this reason, Eagle recommends that the gross vehicle weight (GVW) of the vehicle being lifted be no more than 80 to 85% of the maximum lift load.  This allows a safety factor for cargo, fuel, and any other weight impacting factors.  The table below shows recommended maximum GVW for non-ETL certified lifts.

-  7,000 lb. lift                  5,600 to  6,000 GVW
-  8,000 lb. lift                  6,400 to  6,800 GVW
-  9,000 lb. lift                  7,200 to  7,700 GVW
-10,000 lb. lift                  8,000 to  8,500 GVW
-11,000 lb. lift                  8,800 to  9,400 GVW
-12,000 lb. lift                  9,600 to 10,300 GVW
-14,000 lb. lift                11,200 to 12,000 GVW
-15,000 lb. lift                12,000 to 12,800 GVW
-18,000 lb. lift                14,400 to 15,300 GVW

To earn an ETL certification, a lift must be capable of lifting a load above the weight limit of the lift.  Therefore, an ETL certified 10,000 pound lift can safely lift a vehicle with a GVW of 10,000 pounds.  The safety factor for cargo, fuel, etc. has been accounted for by the ETL testing process.

Determine the lift weight rating needed by evaluating the types of vehicles that will be lifted. GVW’s are available over the internet.  One rule of thumb is to over estimate your needs to insure that the lift purchased will do the job.