Question 1

What is the point of a car turntable?

Accepted Answer

A car turntable is a rotating platform designed to rotate vehicles, facilitating easier and safer navigation in confined spaces. This is particularly beneficial for properties with narrow driveways (https://www.carturner.com/post/narrow-driveway-solution)or limited parking areas,(https://www.carturner.com/post/tackling-difficult-driveways-and-garages) as it eliminates the need for complex turning maneuvers or reversing onto busy streets.

Beyond residential applications,(https://www.carturner.com/residential-use) car turntables are also utilized in commercial settings, such as car shows (https://www.carturner.com/display-use)and photo booths,(https://www.carturner.com/photo-booth-use) to showcase vehicles from all angles, enhancing their display and appeal.

Overall, car turntables enhance safety, convenience, and aesthetics in both residential and commercial environments.

Question 2

What size machine do I need

Accepted Answer

Standard machine will do all passenger cars except full size Rolls Royce. Standard wheelbase pick-up trucks work on the smaller machine, extended wheelbase trucks need the larger machine.

Question 3

How much is a CarTurner?

Accepted Answer

CarTurner provides car turntables with prices ranging from $15,600 to $29,800, depending on size, mounting type, and finish.

Standard models start at $15,600, while extended versions can reach up to $29,800. These prices include features such as wireless controls and a safe 24-volt system with multiple motors for redundancy.

Question 4

What kind of electric hookup do I need?

Accepted Answer

Plugs into a standard 110 wall outlet.

Question 5

How long does it take to take a complete photo set of a car using a turntable

Accepted Answer

Approximately 43 seconds for the complete photoshoot and another 22 seconds for the car to turn facing out so there is no chance of any body damage when leaving the stall used for photo booth.

Question 6

Is there any concrete work required?

Accepted Answer

The surface mount turntable requires no concrete work unless you want to bury the conduit that will house the power cord.The flush mount Carturner will require some concrete work and if this option is wanted, we will provide you with the Carturner contractor manual.

Question 7

Are any permits required?

Accepted Answer

No. this is plug + play
So, there are no permits required?
That is correct

Question 8

How big is a car turntable?

Accepted Answer

CarTurner offers car turntables in two sizes:
 • Standard Size: Features a 13'4" turning surface with a total footprint of 15'4". 
 • Extended Size: Provides a 16'4" turning surface and requires an 18'4" total footprint.

Question 9

Does it have wireless controls?

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Yes, they are included in the price

Question 10

How long does installation take?

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4-5 hours for a standard machine.

6-7 hours for an extended machine.

Question 11

How much space will I need for my photo booth?

Accepted Answer

We recommend at least 3’ of clearance from each side of turntable

Question 12

Can a car as low as a Ferrari or Lamborghini drive straight onto it?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 13

Is the ring available in different colors?

Accepted Answer

Yes:

• Black
 • Grey
 • White

Question 14

What finishes are available?

Accepted Answer

Brushed stainless steel, powder coated stainless steel (black, silver, white are most popular colors)

Question 15

How long does it take to take for a complete 180 degree turn?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 22 seconds for the complete 180.

Question 16

Can you pre-set stopping positions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and you can also use a high speed camera, as shown in video

Question 17

How do I keep it clean?

Accepted Answer

Simple Green seems to work best for the road dirt a turntable gets

Question 18

Do you have flooring recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Epoxy or  Swisstrax flooring work very well, If using the Swisstrax flooring, place machine on floor and cut flooring to go around the ring. This will also have the effect of lowering the machine by about ¾”

Question 19

How long will the Car Turner last

Accepted Answer

We have some commercial users with 100,000+ drive on/off’s using it 5 plus times a day every day. The machine is made of stainless steel.

Question 20

Is there any concrete work required?

Accepted Answer

No this is a surface mount and there is no concrete work required*.   (note flush mount requires a 3” drop)

Question 21

Does it have wireless controls?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they are included in the price

Question 22

What finishes are available?

Accepted Answer

Brushed stainless steel, powder coated stainless steel (black, silver, white are most popular colors).

Question 23

Can you pre-set stopping positions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, stopping positions can be set to stop automatically for your convenience

Question 24

Is the ring available in different colors?

Accepted Answer

Yes, black and silver being the 2 favorite colors.

Question 25

Do you have flooring recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Epoxy or  Swisstrax flooring work very well, If using the Swisstrax flooring, place machine on floor and cut flooring to go around the ring. This will also have the effect of lowering the machine by about ¾”

Question 26

What do I have to do to buy one and have it installed in my garage?

Accepted Answer

Simply call us, tell us what kind of cars will be using the turntable (for correct size)
1. Describe or send picture of location in garage or driveway
2. Pick the color or finish
3. Give us a 50% deposit by check, credit card or bank wire transfer
We do the rest
About 4 hours after installation starts, you will be directed to drive onto the Car Turner to get a feel for it. The installer will set the automatic stopping and hand you the wireless push button. All the packing materials are placed into the shipping box, which we schedule for removal right after installation.

Question 27

How much space will I need for my turntable?

Accepted Answer

Minimum required space is the diagonal of the car, IF it is parked dead center. Since it is usually not parked dead center, it is best to give some extra room.

Question 28

How long does it take to do a complete 360

Accepted Answer

45 seconds for a full rotation of the standard size machine with brushed motors.

Question 29

Will this work on grass or carpet?

Accepted Answer

Yes it will.
We place a pad of either plywood for outdoor venues or mdf under the machine in showroom where marble might need to be protected or noise would be an issue

Question 30

How to install a car turntable?

Accepted Answer

Installing a CarTurner car turntable is designed to be straightforward and efficient. The process typically takes about 4-5 hours for a standard machine, with extended machines requiring slightly more time.

CarTurner's innovative "no-concrete-work" design eliminates the need for special permits or extensive floor modifications, simplifying the installation process.

For a detailed guide on the installation process, including assembly, anchoring, and final adjustments, please refer to CarTurner's blog post:

How to Install a Car Turntable (https://www.carturner.com/post/how-to-install-a-car-turntable)

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