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Default Automotive floor jacks - bottle or floor jack

Ok - thanks to all for your suggestions!

Walter
"S. Barker" wrote in message
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If you're talking cars and light trucks under one ton, then a floor jack
will be of great use.


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"Walter Cohen" wrote in message
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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