I just ordered a Lotos CT500D 3 in 1 (tig, arc, plasma). Has any one used one or owned one? I will be using it for automotive mostly. Any insights or info would be helpful. All the reveiws I read says they are good, But I would like some sound advice.

I've been selling welding supplies since the mid '90's and have never heard of them. You'll be stuck having to buy your plasma parts from them, the tig torch parts could be a welcraft clone or you'll be stuck buying your tig parts from them. These use less electricity and have a better arc than a transformer machine but you can expect about 5 years (3 to 7 is average for the best). Several years ago Esab came out with a machine that could "do it all". It was a falure. Esab ended up ending production and buying back the ones they sold. Perhaps these guys have perfected the different arcs needed for the various types of welding, if it works well let us know.