Creating your own garage, be it at home or in a professional setting, is something many avid car enthusiasts will have dreamt of since a young age. SGS have over 20 years experience in the design, creation and sale of automotive equipment and accessories. So if you're not quite sure what you need to get started, or you're just looking at suggestions for the best equipment available, this comprehensive guide will cover everything you could possibly need from our range for any garage settings.
In this guide we will cover the following;
Trolley Jacks
A trolley jack rolls under your vehicle on four wheels and uses hydraulic pressure to lift it. This enable you to carry out work under the vehicle such as changing tyres, working on brake assemblies or changing the oil filter. The aim is to lift the vehicle with the minimum possible effort to perform your inspections and work. Every garage needs one.
2 Ton Low Profile Trolley Jack
- 2 ton max capacity
- 89mm to 359mm lifting range
- Low profile jack ideal for low-slung cars
- 360 degree rotating handle
- Heavy duty chassis with strengthening flanges
- Rear swivel casters for easy positioning
If you’re looking for a high-quality low profile trolley jack, then you need to look no further. Whether your car is low slung or standard height, this two tonne low profile trolley jack is perfect for you. With only 89mm clearance required, this trolley jack fits under almost all cars. In addition, it is incredibly safe to use, with several features that enhance the jack’s safety. This jack is ideal for a home garage, designed for occasional use it can last many years with the right care and maintenance.
3 Ton Heavy Duty Garage Trolley Jack
- 3 ton max capacity
- 145mm to 520mm lifting range
- Perfect for loaded vans up to 3.5 Ton GVW
- American style twist handle release mechanism
- Heavy duty rear castors & large saddle aid positioning
- Pump overload and safety valve
When you have a large vehicle knowing that you have a car trolley jack that you can rely on and trust is crucial. Our 3 ton trolley jack is designed for demanding use semi professional garages and enthusiastic home mechanics. Its sturdy design is capable of lifting a fully loaded van with a weight of up to 3.5 tons and its design for industrial use means that its frame is solid with its wheels and chassis manufactured from steel. The 3 tonne garage trolley jack is perfect for lifting larger cars, vans and 4x4s. It comes with a two year warranty so there is no need to worry about it letting you down. Similarly its double thickness front wheels ensure stability whilst the durable frame is constructed from premium quality steel to make sure it meets the needs of rigorous daily use.
2 Ton Ultra Low Profile Professional Service Trolley Jack
- 2 ton max capacity
- 70mm to 500mm lifting range
- Professional low profile
- Ergonomic looped handle for easy positioning
- Foot operated quick lift hydraulics
- Top saddle protector provides safer lifting
- Polyamide wheels allow discreet manoeuvring
This heavy duty, ultra low profile professional service jack has been designed for users who give high priority to quality and durability. Designed to withstand constant use in most demanding professional environments it's the perfect jack for your business. The long reach allows access to deep set jacking points and the ultra low profile 70mm to 500mm lifting range means this jack can fit under the lowest vehicle. Quick lift hydraulics - operated by the integrated foot pedal or the handle - save you time by extending the saddle with the minimum amount of handle pumps.
Axle Stands
When doing any kind of work of a vehicle that requires you to go underneath (even if its only part of your body) you must use axle stands. If your jack fails or the vehicle slips off of it then in the very best scenario you could be very seriously injured, however worst case scenario is that the weight could crush and kill you. Trolley jacks use mechanical or hydraulic mechanisms,over time these can fail. Most jacks are on wheels, meaning they run the risk of moving. In other words it may all seem very hypothetical, but your life is not work the risk. Axle stands use no hydraulic or mechanical parts, therefore nothing to wear down. We're so confident in our products that all our axle stands come with a life time warranty.
4 Ton Heavy Duty Ratchet Axle Stands
- 4 ton max capacity
- 278mm to 420mm lifting range
- Patented locking pin prevents ratchet from closing
- Ratchet action for easy adjustment
- Large feet for extra stability
This pair of 4 Ton ultra heavy duty ratchet axle stands (2000kg / 2 Ton per stand) boasts a 278mm to 420mm height range. The patented locking pin design prevents the ratchet from spontaneously closing and the large feet provide you with extra stability - unlike many competitor stands. Perfect for any garage setting.
6 Ton Heavy Duty Axle Stands
- 6 ton max capacity
- 370mm to 560mm lifting range
- Tall enough for 4x4's, vans and high ground clearance vehicles
- Heavy duty construction
- Large feet for extra stability
- 370mm to 560mm height range
This pair of 6 Ton capacity axle stands (3000kg per per stand) provides a 370mm to 560mm height range. The saddle can fit over a 90mm wide jacking point. Large feet and a heavy duty construction make these stands perfect for high ground clearance vehicles such as 4x4's and vans. Covered by a lifetime warranty these stands conform to both European (CE) and German (TUV/GS) standards for safety.
Creepers
Spending a long time (or any amount of time!) under a vehicle can make for a very uncomfortable work space. Whether it's hobby or profession, lying on the cold garage floor for prolonged periods of time can do some serious damage to your back. A mechanics creeper is definitely and essential piece of kit.
Folding Headrest Professional Mechanics Car Creeper
- 3 adjustable height settings for a comfortable laying position
- High density foam padded cushion and head rest
- Low profile
- Stay cleaner & more comfortable - Get a better job done!
Underside vehicle repairs can be frustrating and difficult without the right tools. Our folding headrest car creeper allows easy access to the underside of vehicles without the aid of ramps. Featuring a foam head rest with 3 adjustable height settings, this creeper offers many comfortable laying positions. The low profile design allows greater under vehicle clearance. Speed up your repairs, stay cleaner, more comfortable and get a better job done with one of these great value car creepers.
Contoured Professional Mechanics Car Creeper With Light
- Includes a flexible, multi position ultra bright LED light
- One piece high impact polymer construction
- High density foam head rest
- Low profile for greater under vehicle clearance
- Easy access to the underside of vehicles
This creeper, as the last did, boasts a foam head rest for a comfortable laying position. However this creeper features an integrated super-bright LED light and two built-in tool trays. This is ideal for darker work places and evening at home work. Six 75mm diameter wheels give unbeatable stability and easy manoeuvrability. The low profile design allows for brilliant under vehicle clearance. The LED light is flexible and can be positioned at any angle to provide the best possible working conditions. The creeper is one-piece, moulded, high impact, polymer to cradle the body in a position for longer period of time, with out stiffness or aches.
Engine Cranes
Engine cranes (sometimes known as engine hoists) are commonly used in garages to remove or install a vehicles engines. These engine hoists works using hydraulic cylinders. It uses a heavy beams as a support structure to hold the engine mid-air so you can carefully connect or disconnect fragile hoses and wires on the engine to the frame of the vehicle. Our engine cranes are each mounted on casters so that an engine can be lifted straight up out of an engine compartment and then rolled away from the immobile vehicle frame.
1 Ton Ultra Low Entry Professional Engine Crane / Hoist / Lift
- 1 ton max capacity
- 25mm to 2100mm lifting range
- Narrow entry footprint
- 4 jib positions
- Can be easily folded away for transport or storage
- Anti marking wheel
- High quality hydraulic ram
Our New professional hydraulic engine crane has super low entry point and narrow entry footprint - fits under most vehicles! The patented double piston pump gives it lifting range of 25 - 2,100 mm. Whilst the swivelling pump mechanism guarantees easy access. This engine crane has a maximum weight capacity of 1,000kg and 4 jib positions, with a maximum capacity of 250kg with the jib fully extended. Perfect for use by by a home mechanic or professional garage. The outrigger legs can be easily folded away for transport or storage. When folded the crane is 780mm x 590mm x 1550mm. Robust handle and Anti-marking wheels with rear casters allow safe and easy manoeuvring of the crane. Well built and nicely designed, this crane is an excellent piece of equipment for the workshop or warehouse.
2 Ton Professional Folding Engine Crane / Hoist / Lift
- 2 ton max capacity
- 25mm to 2450mm lifting range
- 4 jib positions and a max reach of 1220mm
- Outrigger legs easily folded for transport or storage
- Universal wheels provide easy manoeuvring and positioning
Unlike our competitors models this 2 ton engine crane features a full sized frame. This crane is suitable for large vehicles, such as Land Rovers and vans, as well as being great for standard cars. It doesn't matter if it's an engine or heavy machinery this hydraulic crane can do the job perfectly. With a patented double piston pump, a lifting range of 25 - 2450mm and a reach of 1220mm an engine can be lifted easily out of its bay. Perfect for use by both professionals and amateur mechanics, this engine crane has a maximum weight capacity of 2000kg and four jib positions, with a maximum capacity of 500kg when the jib is fully extended. The crane’s integrated hydraulic ram delivers a maximum of 8 tons pushing force. Six caster wheels made from robust cast steel make manoeuvring and positioning safe and easy.
Engine Stands
An engine stand is used in conjunction with engines cranes, to assist in the repair of large engines. While small single piston engines can usually be laid on top of a table or hard surface that you have available in the garage, a large engine needs to be supported from it's engine mounts. meaning fragile components such as oil pans and valve covers will be crushed if large engines are places on a flat surface. Our engine stands are mounted on secure casters so that the engine can be moved around freely to various test and repair stations.
Engine & Gearbox Support Stand - 450kg
- 450 kg max capacity
- Suitable for a wide variety of engines and gearboxes
- Fully adjustable mounting arms
- Heavy gauge steel tube construction
- Swivel castors for excellent manoeuvrability
- Internal yoke diameter: 60mm
This engine stand accepts a wide variety of engines and gearboxes. The head swivels 360º for accessibility to all parts of the engine and the fully adjustable mounting arms make this stand highly versatile. Swivel castors provide excellent manoeuvrability around the workshop or garage, while the chassis is a perfect fit with our engine cranes, allowing the stand to be moved inside the V of the engine crane legs to transfer the engine from the crane onto the stand.
Professional Folding Engine & Gearbox Support Stand - 680kg
- 680 kg max capacity
- Suitable for a wide variety of engines and gearboxes
- Large chassis for additional stability
- Independent locking wheels
- Folds away for storage saving valuable space
- Heavy gauge steel tube construction
This heavy duty, professional engine stand accepts a wide variety of engines and gearboxes. The large chassis gives this stand extra stability and the frame can be folded away for storage, saving you plenty of space in your workshop. The caster wheels have independent brakes to keep the stand stable when in use. The head swivels 360º for accessibility to all parts of the engine and the fully adjustable mounting arms make this stand highly versatile.
Mechanics Seats
Spending an afternoon in the garage fixing your car is made all the more enjoyable with one of our mechanic seats and stools. If you’re bent over or crouching down and craning your neck trying to reach all the nooks and crannies, there’s no fun in being uncomfortable. Our selection of padded, comfortable and adjustable seats are ideal for home, garage and workshop use. You can sit back and relax whilst being confident in the knowledge that you’re safe and comfy with one of our mechanic seats. All our seats have four swivel casters on the bottom to ensure that you have the smoothest manoeuvrability around your garage or workshop floor. Our seats are also both vinyl covered and oil resistant so very easy to keep clean.
Professional Mechanics Seat
- Ideal for home, garage and workshop use
- Padded seat for total comfort
- Oil resistant vinyl covering
- Four swivel castor wheels for smooth manoeuvrability
- Work cleaner and safer
Car maintenance and cleaning has never been so comfortable. Ideal for home, garage and workshop use this stylish padded mechanics seat has four swivel castor wheels enabling smooth manoeuvrability. The integral storage tray under the seat gives quick access to your tools.Its metal frame offers maximum support and the oil resistant vinyl covered foam padded seat gives total comfort.
Professional Adjustable Height Mechanics Seat
- Ideal for home, garage and workshop use
- Padded seat for total comfort
- Oil resistant vinyl covering
- Four swivel castor wheels for smooth maneuverability
- Under seat tool storage tray
Working on your car has been made easier and more enjoyable with our adjustable height mechanics seat. Ideal for use anywhere, this comfortable seat has four swivel castor wheels enabling smooth manoeuvrability. it features an integral storage tray under the seat that allows for quick access to your tools. Meanwhile the metal frame offers maximum support whilst the oil resistant anti-fatigue seat gives total comfort.
Wheel Skates
If you need precise movement when you’re moving your vehicles around a garage, workshop, showroom or other confined spaces, we have a range of wheel dollies and car wheel skates that are perfect for the job. Designed to sit underneath a vehicle’s wheels, our jacking wheel dollies are manufactured from pressed steel, with heavy duty castors for easy mobility.
Four Vehicle Positioning Wheel Dollies - 450kg Per Dolly
- 450 kg max capacity
- Secure under-chassis locating tabs ensures strength
- Fits tyres up to 360mm wide
- Pressed steel construction
- heavy duty swivel castors for easy movement
With their heavy duty swivel castors and robust pressed steel construction this set of four of SGS car wheel dollies or wheel skates are perfect for moving your car about in your garage or workshop. Each dolly can support a maximum of 450kg and can fit a tyre up to 360mm wide. Secure under-chassis locating tabs and bolt ensures the strength and integrity of the swivel caster wheels. 4 heavy duty swivel castors make light work of manoeuvring your vehicle in tight spaces. The wheels are made from metal and 90mm in diameter and 30mm wide. Unlike competitor models our casters are attached with 4 bolts for additional strength.
Four Pro Wheel Dollies With Nylon Wheels - 450kg Per Dolly
- 450 kg max capacity
- Perfect for moving a car about in your garage or workshop
- Secure under-chassis locating tabs ensures strength
- Fits tyres up to 360mm wide
- Pressed steel construction
- 4 heavy duty nylon castors for easy movement
With their heavy duty swivel castors and anti-mark nylon wheels this set of four SGS car wheel dollies or wheel skates are perfect for moving your car about in your garage or workshop. Each dolly can support a maximum of 450kg and can fit a tyre up to 360mm wide. Secure under-chassis locating tabs and bolt ensures the strength and integrity of the swivel caster wheels. 4 heavy duty nylon castors make light work of manoeuvring your vehicle in tight spaces. The wheels are made from nylon and 90mm in diameter and 30mm wide. Unlike competitor models our casters are attached with 4 bolts for additional strength.
Four Vehicle Positioning Hydraulic Wheel Skates - 680kg Per Skate
- 680 kg max capacity
- Quickly and easily lift a vehicle from the wheel only
- Heavy duty steel construction
- When used as a set of four will place a vehicle on a 360° rolling platform
- Easy foot pedal lifting smoothly raises or lowers the vehicles in seconds
Four hydraulic vehicle positioning jacks for quickly and easily lifting a vehicle from the wheel only - without touching the frame. When used as a set of four, the heavy duty steel construction and large caster wheels will place a vehicle on a 360° rolling platform allowing the jack to move even heavy vehicles in any direction. The hydraulic ram provides a stable action with easy foot pedal lifting smoothly raises or lowers the vehicles in seconds. Built with a rigid steel frame these jacks have a 680kg capacity or 2720kg when used as a set of four. Opens to fit a max diameter tyre of 20" and closes down to a min of 11". Suitable for tires up to 9" wide. 160mm from ground to wheel nut – (lowest position).
Four Heavy Duty Hydraulic Wheel Skates - 680kg Per Skate
- 680 kg max capacity
- Quickly and easily lift a vehicle from the wheel only
- Heavy duty steel construction
- When used as a set of four will place a vehicle on a 360° rolling platform
- Easy foot pedal lifting smoothly raises or lowers the vehicles in seconds
Four heavy duty hydraulic vehicle positioning jacks for quickly and easily lifting a vehicle from the wheel only - without touching the frame. When used as a set of four, the heavy duty steel construction and large caster wheels will place a vehicle on a 360° rolling platform allowing the jack to move even heavy vehicles in any direction. Unlike competitor models these wheel skates have anti-mark, easy roll wheels - not only helping you move the vehicle but also preventing unsightly marks on garage floors.
With heavy duty metal rollers. The hydraulic ram provides a stable action with easy foot pedal lifting smoothly raises or lowers the vehicles in seconds. Built with a rigid steel frame these jacks have a 680kg capacity or 2720kg when used as a set of four. Opens to fit a max diameter tyre of 20" and closes down to a min of 11". Suitable for tires up to 9" wide. 160mm from ground to wheel nut – (lowest position).
Tool Chests
An essential piece of kit for any professional or at home garage. So much time can be wasted searching for items in an unorganised box containing every tool you've ever owned. Choosing the perfect tool storage solution is key to organisation and quite often the quality of your work. Tool chests provide much needed storage, and enable you to keep all your tools and equipment in pristine condition.
36" Professional 13 Drawer Tool Chest & Roller Cabinet
- Product weight: 127kg
- Dimensions - 915mm wide x 1490mm high x 460mm deep
- Comes with a 10 year warranty
- Large polypropylene caster swivel wheels with locking brakes provide easy mobility around the workshop
- All the drawers lock via a single tumbler lock
For ultimate quality in terms of professional tool storage look no further than our 36" roll-away cabinet and tool chest. Exceptional value for money, the incorporated special features are designed to ensure long term service with security and ease of use. The incredibly smooth ball bearing sliders means the drawers effortlessly glide open with a reassuringly sturdy “click” when fully extended. Heavy gauge double wall steel construction with reinforced base and powder coated finish ensure a long service life. All the drawers lock via a single tumbler lock. While four large polypropylene caster wheels with locking brakes provide easy mobility around the workshop (two fixed and swivel with brake). The spacious drawers also include a liner to protect and prevent your tools from slipping.
Mechanics 8 Drawer Tool Box Chest & Roller Cabinet
- Product Weight: 25.5kg
- Up and over door to access large space in the cabinet
- Locking bars and side handles on the top chest
- Dimensions - 615mm wide x 1115mm high x 330mm deep
- Maximum load per drawer 8kg
Designed with mechanics in mind, every feature of this large capacity 8 drawer tool chest is well thought out and precision engineered for quality. Boasting ultra-smooth ball-bearing sliders, this rugged tool chest will give you years of reliable service in your workshop or garage. The top chest / toolbox section can be lifted from the roller cabinet giving you total flexibility and portability. This chest features security-lock and bar locks in this section to keep your belongings secure. The model includes an up and over door in the cabinet section, giving you the perfect place to store larger tools or boxes. The cabinet comes with four customisation hooks that can be re positioned according to your needs. The smooth 75mm castor wheels make manoeuvring the cabinet around a garage or workshop a breeze.
42" Professional 19 Drawer Tool Chest & Roller Cabinet
- Dimensions - 1065mm wide x 1550mm high x 460mm deep
- Includes anti-slip drawer liners to protect your tools
- Maximum overall capacity - 500kg.
- All the drawers lock via a single tumbler lock
At SGS Engineering, we understand just how important it is to safely and securely store all of your tools, and our 42” professional drawer tool chest and roller cabinet is the perfect choice for this. These 42” tool chests give you enough size to fit all your tools, from personal to professional use, and at the same time can offer you room to expand your collection. They are excellent value for money and are superbly designed with protective coating and reinforced construction to ensure longevity. The drawers offer smooth action and are lined to eliminate tool slippage, whilst the large polypropylene caster swivel wheels with locking brakes provide easy mobility around the workshop.
26" Professional 14 Drawer Tool Chest & Roller Cabinet
- Includes drawer liners & naming tags for every drawer
- Dimensions - 680mm wide x 1240mm high x 460mm deep
- Top chest 15kg max capacity per drawer.
- Bottom cabinet 25kg max capacity per drawer
- All the drawers lock via a single tumbler lock
This professional 5 drawer roll-away tool cabinet and 9 drawer tool chest is exceptional value, ideal for workshop, automotive and garage use. The incorporated special features are designed to ensure long term service with security and ease of use. Heavy gauge double wall steel construction with reinforced base and powder coated finish ensures a long service life.Controlled movement with a full length handle that fits either side of the cabinet. Four large polypropylene caster wheels with locking brakes provide easy mobility around the workshop. The spacious drawers include a liner to protect and prevent your tools from slipping and getting scratched.
Body Repair Kits
Over time, even the most well looked after vehicles, are going to be subject to a few dings. For many motor enthusiasts, cars are a prize possession, so keeping them flawless on the outside is almost as important as the inside. A body repair kit enables you to easily work out any flaws in the body of your car, leaving it looking brand new.
10 Ton Porta Power Body Repair Kit
- 10 ton max capacity
- Heavy duty hand Hydraulic Pump
- Various tubes, end pieces and connectors
- Made of high quality steel
- Easy to assembly
- Capacity - 10 ton
- Product Weight: 36kg
Introducing the 10 Ton Porta Power Body Repair Kit. Perfect for clamping, pulling, bending, straightening, spreading and lifting operations. This kit is ideal for use in home garages or professional workshops. This kit is used to allow bodywork structures to be returned to their original shape. Heavy walled extension tubes stand up to the toughest of situations and a long handle provides you with low pumping effort. The automatic pump overload system protects against damage to rams and equipment, and the easy snap on design makes for quick work of bent automobile frames and heavy lifting. All parts are neatly packed in a case for convenience to carry to and from your work station.
Impact wrenches
Impact wrenches are the tool you turn to when no other wrench is working. Sometimes the lug nut is just wound too tightly in place; in other instances the bolt head may be so stripped that a regular wrench can't get a good grip. Regardless of the reason, the impact wrench allows you to bring additional force and grip to a hard-to-turn bolt. Really, properly used, there is no lug nut -- no matter how tight -- that an impact wrench and a little elbow grease can't budge. They may look like drills but rather than supplying constant rotational power at a high speed impact wrenches deliver high torque at a low speed through a hammering action.
Ryobi ONE+ BIW180M 18V, 265Nm Impact Wrench
- Up to 265Nm Torque (Max) for heavy duty bolt/nut driving
- Variable trigger speed for ultimate control
- Keyless 1/2˝ Drive
- GripZone™ overmould technology for improved comfort with a positive grip
The Ryobi BIW180M impact wrench is ideal to use for loosening or tightening bolts with ease with up to 265Nm torque (max) which makes it a must have to have in your toolbox. The impact wrench has a comfortable handle with the use of GripZone™ overmould technology for improved comfort and longer durability. The impact wrench also has a LED light to illuminate your work area, for easier use. Also included is a set of 3 sockets.
Milwaukee M12FIW38-0 Fuel 3/8" Impact Wrench
- Up to 339 Nm of Maximum torque and 2.700 RPM
- 1/2˝ Anvil with friction ring for quick and easy socket changes
- 4-Mode Drive Control - offers the user precise control
- Brightest LED workspace illumination
- Flexible battery system: works with all Milwaukee® M12™ batteries
The Milwaukee M12FIW38-0 is precise and easy use tool, thanks to its reduced size of 125mm. The 1/2˝ Anvil with friction ring allows for quick and easy access to socket changes and boasts up to 339 Nm of Maximum torque. In addition the powerstate™ brushless motor delivers maximum sustained torque to complete a variety of applications. This tool provides optimised performance and overload protection using total system communication between tool, battery and charger. Whilst four driving modes provide variable power and speed for precision work and heavy duty application.
1/2" Heavy duty Air Impact Wrench – 880Nm
- Sturdy positive rubber grip
- Three torque settings, forward and reverse
- Free speed of 7000 RPM
- For the trade and DIY user
- Fully tested and is compliant with all relevant standards
This Air Impact Wrench is an essential tool for all DIY and professional mechanics. With powerful output of 880 Nm, this tool will be able to rapidly do the job on even the most ambitious of projects. It can even remove stubborn and rusty nuts and bolts. However with 3 forward speeds and a reverse action, you can stay in control of your work piece with this impressive air tool. Designed to be robust, durable and safe, SGS air tools make a dependable addition to any workshop. With rubber textured handles for superior control and special twin hammer mechanism, you can’t go far wrong with this impressing impact wrench.
Kielder KWT-002-06 18V 1/2" 430Nm Professional Heavy-Duty Brushless Impact Wrench
- Leading power to weight ratio in the industry
- Full variable speed trigger; 430Nm of torque
- 4-pole brushless motor for a long life tool
- 1/2” Square Drive common fitment for sockets
- Body only unit supplied without a battery
Powered by a smooth digital brushless motor and fuelled by high-tech Samsung Li-Ion batteries (sold separately), the Kielder KWT-002 Impact Wrench delivers high torque performance in a compact size. Well balanced and comfortable to operate, even in those tight / awkward areas. Makes easy work of assembly or disassembly tasks around the garage and workshop. This tool boasts a variable trigger switch for optimum speed control when tightening and it's G-Square Technolog enhances the power delivery to reach top torque faster.
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