While having a good floor jack is incredibly important for your vehicle, just as important as having a good set of car jack stands. While a hydraulic jack does a great job lifting a car, you certainly don't want it to be the only thing between you and a thousand pounds vehicle above you. There are literally dozens of jack stand models on the market in all sorts of price … [Read more...]

Amateur mechanics the world over have the same problem. Getting under their vehicles easily and comfortably to perform maintenance, repairs, and upgrades. If you're like most people, you'll flatten that giant box your most recent Amazon.com order was shipped in, lay it under your car, try to maneuver yourself under there without straining or pulling a muscle, getting dirt … [Read more...]

While using a floor jack and jack stands is the most common way to lift your car or truck, for some jobs, there's a faster and easier way. Car ramps (not to be confused with car trailer ramps) are a safe alternative since they provide large, solid areas of contact which are highly unlikely to fail. While automotive ramps obviously won't do you much good if you need to access … [Read more...]

Working on vehicles can either be a hobby or necessity, and having the right tools for the job is a must. Of all the parts that you might need to work on, this is most true when it comes to the engine. Without a good engine cherry picker or load leveler to go with it and an extra set of hands, getting the engine out or properly seated can be both dangerous and … [Read more...]

For vehicles that are particularly LOW to the ground (sports cars, lowered vehicles, show cars, etc.), you need a low profile jack that can not only lift them high enough for your maintenance or repair needs but also get low enough to reach under their side panels. The best low profile floor jack will do both these things well while not completely draining your bank account. … [Read more...]

Oil filters can be finicky things. Hand-tightened, the filter cap will continue to tighten every time the car is run. Having an oil filter wrench on-hand can really help with those periodic oil changes. Much like the filter casings themselves, oil filter wrench sizes vary, although some can be adjusted to fit multiple diameters of the casing. Even the best oil filter … [Read more...]

When working under a large, heavy car, some people prefer something that wasn't mass-assembled overseas with inferior manufacturing and products. You want something that is built to last using high-quality parts and assembled in the good old US of A. Many automotive workers are now trusting only in jacks that come straight from manufacturers in the USA. As the quality of … [Read more...]