You will need to do some googling. Basics are, only work on a level surface. Chock up the wheels that are not raised. And never rely on thing to keep the car from coming down on top of you - belt and braces approach. Hence, if I go under the car I might use axle stands, but then I will also put something else under the car such as the wheels I have taken off/ ramps, so if the stands fail I've got something else to give me a chance to get out from under the car. Also before you get under the car give it a push at each corner, to make sure it's stable. In all honesty, get a sensible mate, who is experienced to come and watch you/give you a hand the first time round. I'm in my 40's and have only started getting useful with a set of spanners in the last couple of years, so I'm not discouraging anyone from going under a car/bonnet. It saves money (though not as much as you might think at times - the first time you do a job you will often buy specialist tools, so you won't save that much but the second time you do a job you have the tools and you make your savings), you get to progress in a skill and you will learn a lot about yourself. Good luck if you decide to go for it. A long winded post but please 'safety first'.

RJ

Bought as the wife keeps breaking the castors on the bed....

Sorry, I'll try and go a bit easier on her next time I'm over.

Thanks. Easily adjustable height so good for balancing brake calipers on!

Thanks. Easily adjustable height so good for balancing brake calipers on!

Off to get mine thanks

Bought as the wife keeps breaking the castors on the bed....

are they 1 pair (2) or is it single

Link is here
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&categoryId=318453&langId=-1&productId=898885&storeId=10001
Also should be noted 1.5 tonne per stand

Utterly utterly useless for me, as I have no inclination of ever working on my car. But the man in me says I need them. Voted Hot

Thanks op just reserved a pair :smile:

A bit sceptical buying axle stands at this price, buy we shall see. Thanks OP

I need to repair the heat shield that has come loose under my car.
My drive is asphalt.
Would I be better/safer buying some ramps to work under car?
Never been under or lifted car n bit wiery about car squashing me if I do it wrong!?

bought 4, just need a car now. Are these much better that bricks ?

good find op, heat added

Saw the pic, and thought they were a pair of mini Eiffel towers! Wouldn't put it past HUKD :smiley:

Always use stands when going under a car. Even when changing a wheel.

Thanks buddy for taking the time to write down some advice. Just want to save a few quid on the little jobs.
Don't intend changing engine parts or getting hands too dirty, but be good to save some money.

Thankso again.

Great deal, heat added :smiley:

​Safety first indeed. My 21 year old uncle was crushed under a car and my gran subsequently died of a broken heart. Like this guy said put other things under the car as a safety measure because you won't get a second chance.

Hammer away,can provide a brown paper bag if your staying longer :smile:

I don't need these but have just ordered a set. Damn HUKD curse strikes again.

At first glance I thought these were miniature Eiffel Tower models for £14 each.

I wonder, do you think these could be used as weights spotters

was looking for a set yesterday, great price on click and collcet as postage can be dear on ebay etc

thanks OP. reserved one.

Great find, bought some today. Thanks OP

Double bargain for me, I reserved one online and went to collect it several hours later, there was a glitch in their system and someone took my reserved product, so he has ordered me some in for tomorrow and halved the price again to £7!

Yes no probs,shes keeping the slippers warm...

Picked mine up today heat added :smiley:

Nice one.:smiley:

Good advice although I'd add that jacking up / supporting on the suspension components is a bad idea as is jacking up using the sump (oil pan) or at any location under the floor.

On most cars you can usually use a strong area of subframe although many manufacturers now recommend that you use a jack pad / piece of wood with a slot cut into it and only jack and support on specifically reinforced areas of the sill.

Also if a Haynes manual is available for your car I'd strongly recommend getting it before starting any work.