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Question: Two-post lift in a residential garage — what should I verify?

BatteryShopper56Community StarterMay 13, 20262023 Kia Telluride SX PrestigeNYC / Long Island

2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige, about 37,000 miles. Ceiling height looks workable but I'm more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor location and door tracks. What measurements would you collect before even shopping lifts? Appreciate any ideas on what to check first. Ambient temp was about 92°F when I noticed it.

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CleanShopper92Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 14, 2026permalink

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Kia Telluride owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. I'd rather be boring and correct. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.

NewCarGal72Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 15, 2026permalink

I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Kia Telluride before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.

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