In addition to the scales, it would be nice to have ramps leading up to flat pads just ahead of the scales, then from the pads you can roll the car onto the scales once you have zeroed them. If you jack up the car and lower onto the scales, it works OK on the rear of a stick axle car, but the front or any independent suspension car puts side pressure as the car is lowered. This puts sideways stress on the scales and can be hard on them in addition to throwing off the readings.
I usually put the car on the lift, then lower it onto the scales, but have alignment turn tables on the front pads to prevent binding.
Wireless scales might be a plus, and there are scales with printer attachments too.
David
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