Doing your own automotive maintenance in the garage is a great way to save money, but it can be a hassle if you need to remove tires and access components underneath the engine. To perform these tasks ...

This article was updated in May 2025 with new information. In the world of automotive gear, where tech often takes the front stage, an analog soldier serves its purpose: the trusty car jack. As handy ...

In the world of automotive gear, where tech often takes the front stage, an analog soldier serves its purpose: the trusty car jack. As handy as a set of car ramps can be, a trustworthy jack provides ...

The most important tools in your garage are not socket wrenches, screwdrivers, or pliers, they are the ones that keep you safe. It wouldn’t be so simple to wrench on your 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS if ...

To work on a car—in most scenarios—is to jack it up off the ground. That’s great, but jack stands aren’t always the best solution. While they might be the industry standard, they’re only useful in ...

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’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 ...

Even though most vehicles come with a free car jack, they’re often awkwardly designed and unstable. They’re manufactured to be compact, fitting inside the rim of a spare tire for emergency situations ...