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Car Vehicle Lift LOLER Examination

A Car Vehicle Lift LOLER Examination is a statutory inspection designed to ensure that all vehicle lifting equipment in your workshop or garage is safe, reliable, and fully compliant with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER). Completing regular LOLER examinations demonstrates your business’s commitment to employee safety, legal compliance, and proactive risk management – trusted by clients, partners, and regulators across the automotive and service sectors. With robust lift management, you reduce the risk of accidents, protect your workforce, and maintain operational reliability. Compliancy Group guides you through every step – making LOLER compliance clear, practical, and a genuine business advantage.

Why Choose Compliancy Group?

We understand the complexities of vehicle lifting equipment standards, inspection routines, and regulatory requirements. Our team brings hands-on experience with statutory LOLER examinations, best practice checks, and industry-specific solutions.

No one-size-fits-all here. Whether you need initial examinations, ongoing monitoring, documentation support, or compliance advice, our services are fully customised to your operations. We offer flexible support packages—from essential guidance to comprehensive on-site consultancy.

We work exclusively with UKAS-accredited certification bodies and maintain a 100% pass rate for compliance assessments. Our clients trust us to deliver results that stand up to audit and regulatory scrutiny—helping you achieve, maintain, and leverage LOLER compliance for business growth.

Compliance shouldn’t slow you down. We help you build safer workshops, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency—so you can focus on your core business.

You’ll work directly with our expert team, including leadership involvement from our CEO. We pride ourselves on responsive communication, clear guidance, and ongoing support throughout your compliance journey.

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Car Vehicle Lift LOLER Examination Benefits for Your Business

Demonstrate compliance to secure contracts and reassure clients or insurers.

Show your commitment to safety, legal responsibilities, and industry standards.

Minimise the risk of lift failures, injuries, and costly liabilities.

Enhance your standing as a responsible and trusted organisation.

Regular examinations and compliance checks foster a culture of ongoing safety and operational excellence.

Unlock New Opportunities

Boost Credibility

Strengthen Reputation

Strengthen Reputation

Drive Continuous Improvement

Benefits of Compliancy Group Services

From initial examination to ongoing support, our team ensures you’re always prepared and confident.

We streamline compliance processes, freeing up your team to focus on core business activities.

Services are tailored to your specific business needs, not generic templates.

Ongoing support, training, and regulatory updates keep your business compliant long after inspection.

Our 100% compliance pass rate and exclusive partnerships with UKAS-accredited bodies mean you’re in safe hands.

Expert Guidance at Every Step

Time & Resource Savings

Customised Solutions

Relevant Certifications & Accreditations

FAQ's - Car Vehicle Lift LOLER Examination

every 6 months If the lifting equipment is brand-new, the equipment should be examined before its first use and operation, and regularly throughout its service life – meaning that the recommended LOLER inspection frequency for all lifting equipment is at least every 6 months.
Overview. Quite simply, the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations, otherwise known as LOLER or Lifting Equipment Inspection, is a detailed examination of lifting equipment that is carried out by a qualified or competent person, as defined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Yes, technically you can conduct LOLER inspections internally—but only if you meet strict requirements. The person doing the inspection must be a “competent person,” meaning they: Understand how the equipment works, both practically and technically.
What is a 'thorough examination' under LOLER? This is a systematic and detailed examination of the equipment and safety-critical parts, carried out at specified intervals by a competent person who must then complete a written report
A competent person must be suitably trained, be qualified by knowledge and practical experience, and must have a Jaeger 1 eye test every two years to carry out testing and tagging lifting equipment.
LOLER examinations generally take one to three hours with an experienced engineer on-site. This time will vary depending on the size of the lift, what type of lift it is, how old the lift is, and the condition in which the competent person finds it.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states that a competent person is 'someone who has sufficient training and experience or knowledge and other qualities that allow them to assist you properly. The level of competence required will depend on the complexity of the situation and the particular help you need.
It should be noted that a LOLER inspection, known officially as a 'thorough examination', is not the same as routine maintenance such as replacing worn or damaged parts, topping up fluid levels, or making minor adjustments.
Does lifting equipment need to be certified? Yes, Lifting equipment does need to be certified to be used. This certification is important because it ensures that the equipment is safe to use.
If you have your equipment inspected by a professional LOLER inspector, they'll provide you with a LOLER certificate. But if someone from your own company carries out the inspection, you'll still need to keep a record of the date of the inspection, as well as the make and serial number of the equipment.