This type of car lift is assembled below the floor of the garage. It consists of one or more pistons, depending on the maximum weight capacity. Lifts with one or two pistons are used to support compact, mid-sized and full-sized cars. … This type is commonly used for brake, tire, and wheel services, as well as auto body repair . Drive-On Parallelogram Automotive Lift. The Drive-On Parallelogram Lift is a surface-mounted lift. It has two runways where the wheels of the car …