I have a scissor lift, a Strongman Tamar, it's a very well made piece of kit. Although there is some restriction in accessing the underside, the engine and rear axle are exposed so you can get to the important bit easily enough.
I figure that if I ever needed access to the centre of the car I could use tall axle stands and then drop the lift out of the way.
I love it, and it's so easy to use that I confess I even pick the car up to check the tyre pressures
