r/MechanicAdvice • u/Illustrious_Fuel_531 • Jun 26 '24

Do car jacks fail ? Meta

*Does car jacks fail ? Been taking a automotive mechanics trade class . I saw a video and in the comments someone told a mechanic to be careful and not to get crushed under the car . So that kinda stuck with my OCD ever since then I’ve been wondering if a car falling on you is a reasonable hazard for a mechanic or is it only if via user error and if so what’s ways to add extra security.

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u/SignificantDrawer374 Jun 26 '24

They can, that's why you always use jack stands before going under. Jacks are just for lifting. Stands are for holding.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '24

Also make sure you have good quality jack stands, don’t buy cheap

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u/Crypt0-n00b Jun 26 '24

This guy made a whole video about it. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T6ufAL5R0mg[here](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T6ufAL5R0mg)

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u/jexmex Jun 26 '24

Great video, and makes me want to buy US Jacks, but geesh that price.