Automotive floor jacks - bottle or floor jack
get a good floor jack
bottle jacks have their place but are less safe
Walter Cohen wrote:
> I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a
> flat in my garage or driveway. The crappy standard equipment jacks that
> come in a car I just don't trust.
>
> What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up the
> corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor jack? I
> want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack while I'm
> working on the car. I know I need to also get some jack stands for safety.
>
> Thanks.
> Walter
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