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How to Jack Up a Car

A car jack will allow you to lift the car for repairing some parts or changing the tires and that too conveniently. To avoid dangers and injuries you must follow these steps: Types of Car Jacks Car jacks use hydraulics and machines to lift heavy items like vehicles from the ground. Once a car part has been lifted you get enough space to work from underneath. There are so many styles and brands of car jacks available in the automobile markets; however, car jacks are divided into two broad categories: Mechanical jacks or jack-screws lift the car off of the ground by help of screws and levers working together. They are inexpensive but are more prone to damage and mechanical stress. Hydraulic jacks are used for heavy equipment and racing [...]