Archives January 2022

Why do I need to know how to use a car jack safely?

There are many reasons why you might need to lift your car. Change a tire perhaps, your wheel needs to be off the ground, to change your oil. Depending on your vehicle you may need to jack your car to get access to the sump plug.

No matter what type of jack you use (see here for jack types)  there are some important steps you should know to ensure you lift your vehicle safely. This will prevent damage to your vehicle, your jack, and most importantly you!!

Now there is one point I need to stress before we get into the article. NEVER should you ever place any part of your body under a vehicle that is solely supported by a jack. If you plan to do any work under your car you must support it with jack stands.

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What jack should I buy for my car?

What jack to buy? Knowing what to buy generally comes down to how you plan to use it and your budget. If you tend to only work on your car once a year then spending a whole lot of cash doesn’t make that much sense. So you can probably get away with a smaller and cheaper variety. 

But if you’re using it fairly consistently then you are going to want something that can handle more frequent use. Say you’re restoring an old classic car, like modifying your car or are just a car lover that always likes to ensure your pride and joy is in top condition. Then you’re going to be more comfortable with getting something more premium for a better user experience.

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