Discover the Benefits and Versatility of a Two-Post Car Lift: Your Ultimate Guide to Service Your Vehicle with Ease

Discover the Benefits and Versatility of a Two-Post Car Lift: Your Ultimate Guide to Service Your Vehicle with Ease Are you tired of spending countless hours trying to service your vehicle or work on car repairs that seem impossible to reach? Look no further than a two-post car lift, the ultimate tool for convenience and versatility in your garage or …

Vehicle Database Update

In this Youtube Video we address how to update the vehicle database in the Manatec Fox 3D Mobile Car Aligner. Your current year database can be purchased from Shop Tools Outlet at an affordable price by simply giving us a call or sending us a message through email. All we need is your aligners serial number and we can provide …

Amgo OH-12

Why should you consider the AMGO | OH-12 Car Lift for your next heavy duty two post lift? Powerful and Heavy Duty Design The AMGO OH-12 car lift is a powerful and reliable piece of equipment that is perfect for both professional mechanics and car enthusiasts. With a lifting capacity of 12,000 pounds, this lift can easily accommodate larger vehicles …

Automotive Paint Booths

One of the challenges we face at Shop Tools Outlet is simply getting all of our products listed on our site.  We are a small company growing rapidly.  This fall we’ve been working hard to build out our new showroom in Des Moines, so our Midwest customers have a place to stop in touch, feel, and operate some of the …

Symmetric vs Asymmetric Car Lifts – What’s the Difference?

Symmetric vs Asymmetric Car Lifts – What’s the Difference? If you’re a professional mechanic, you are probably acutely aware of the differences between a symmetric car lift and an asymmetric car lift.  However, if you’re new to buying a lift it’s a question that many might just be wondering about. In this video, Ron Healey with Tuxedo Auto Distributors talks …

TPKACX and TP9KFX Car Lifts

Tuxedo Distributors recently began hosting a “Lunch with Ron” series.  Ron Healey is Tuxedo’s Capital Equipment Manager. He is very well versed with all the ins and outs on the Tuxedo products we sell.  In this video Ron discusses the TP9KACX and TP9FFX Car Lifts.  Both of these lifts are rated for 9,000 lbs. The KACX is a clear floor …

Stratus SAE-C14X Car Lift Side View

Stratus SAE-14X 2 Post Lift

We recently formed a relationship with Stratus Auto Equipment.  Stratus headquarters are in College Station, Texas.  I recently made a trip to Texas to meet with Suzy and her staff.  Suzy is an amazing person and she beams with pride when talking about the equipment Stratus provides. Recently, Suzy made a smart move…literally.  She and her company had an opportunity …

Container Day

Shop Tools Outlet receives a few containers of product each month. These containers are brought into the United States by boat, loaded onto a train making its journey to Omaha. Once in Omaha, the containers are loaded onto a truck to begin the final stretch to Marshalltown, Iowa. That’s when the hard work at STO begins. The container finally arrives …

Welcome to Automotive Equipment

Hello and welcome to the ShopToolsOutlet blog regarding automotive equipment.  Here you will find us showcasing great customer installations, product features, new products in the category, and all kinds of interesting news about the automotive service world.  As you may already know ShopToolsOutlet.com originated after a personal meeting with Steve Swink of Tuxedo Distributors while I was at the AIMExpo …