A true portable car lift, the BL-5000SLX weighs 215 pounds, but can lift up to 5,000. The lifting height of 17.5 inches is lower than that of the other models on this list, but provides easy ...

If you're wondering whether installing a car lift in your home garage is worth it, there are a few factors you should consider. First of all, you should contemplate your needs and your goals.

Myriad options exist to lift a car from as little as a few inches off the ground to so high that even the tallest among us would have trouble reaching it.

QuickJack 7000TL Portable Car Lift Bundle. $2,150 at Amazon. $1,950 at Walmart. Credit: Amazon. Yep, this lift is portable. Just stow it, fold it, and roll it to wherever you have room.

While car lifts are the best option for doing work on your vehicle, they are very expensive. Here is the best alternative for your home garage.

User @portablecarhoist, an account that demonstrates the machines at work and sells them to willing buyers, showed a Toyota car strapped into the lift. The lift itself was attached to a Ford F-150 ...

That said, installing a car lift can be expensive, and it does require a decent amount of real estate. Don't worry, though — we'll break it all down for you.