I know you're always supposed to use jack stands when you jack up your car. It's a mantra in every car maintenance manual, DIY guide, conversation etc. about working under your car. But they never ...

If you’re going to work on your car, odds are you need a pair of jack stands. Maybe your truck has enough ground clearance that you can reach the oil filter from underneath without them, but to be ...

If you're planning on doing any kind of work on your vehicle, even just basic maintenance, having a set of jack stands is an absolute necessity. Jack stands allow you to securely -- and safely -- ...

If you ever have to perform any maintenance work on your vehicle that requires lifting it off the ground, you need to invest ...

Floor jacks are an essential tool for getting a vehicle off the ground for the sake of repairs, maintenance, and so on. That said, the second most essential tool for vehicle elevation behind floor ...

When it comes to working on your car, safety should be your number one priority. However, what you should consider as your second priority is up for debate. One thing that is a great contender for ...

Jack stands are the most important tools you can buy. It's a safety device that's built solely to prevent you from being crushed by your car. So it's best to know the jack stands you're using can ...

A good floor jack is about the best upgrade any home mechanic can make. Photo credit: David Traver Adolphus / AutoGuide.com. Most of us don’t start out working on cars in a well-equipped garage. If ...

In the world of floor jacks, there are a few main pieces of data that we’re looking for. First is how much it will lift. The average weight of a vehicle is about 4,000 pounds, or 2 tons. If you have a ...