A device and method for automatically lifting a vehicle. The invention relates to a device and method for automatically lifting vehicles, which are suitable for automatically lifting or lowering vehicles such as automobiles to a required height. A device and method for automatically lifting a vehicle with a compact structure, stable action and good use effect are proposed. It includes a control system, an image capture system, a lifter 4 and a driving device. The lifter 4 moves in the horizontal direction under the drive of the drive device. The image capture system can capture images above the lifter. Lift according to the following steps: S1, standby; S2, data reception; S3, parking; S4, image capture; S5, analysis of vehicle orientation; S6, orientation adjustment; S7, search for lifting points; S8, alignment of reference points; S9, offset alignment; S10, lifting; S11, descending; S12, returning. On the whole, it has the advantages of no need for human intervention, stable and safe action, compact structure, clear logic, and good use effect.