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Take a tip from high school auto shop
Ramps work great for what they are intended to do. They elevate the car to allow for things like oil changes. For all of the uninformed weekend mechanics and DIYers that have been scared and had close calls here are 2 "pro tips" straight from basic high school auto shop. I am 38, but I still remember automotive safety 101!
#1 When getting under an elevated vehicle, never trust the elevating mechanism alone. Never get under the car with just ramps or especially a hydraulic jack. If you do that, you are asking to get crushed. Always use jack stands in addition to the elevating mechanism.
#2, always chock the rear wheels
enjoy!
August 2014 · Industrial and Scientific · verified purchase