Auto Parts Safety

At Autopartstomorrow.com we have a large following of DIYer's who purchase our auto parts wholesale and then do the installation work themselves. That is truly a big money saver. However, we want to make sure everyone who makes this attempt is doing it safely.



DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS LIKE THE FOOLS IN THE PICTURE ABOVE!!!



I will link to a Popular Mechanics article a little later but let me emphasize one point they make... work on vehicles only on a flat, level, paved surface and NEVER get under a car that is up on a floor jack without also using jack stands! While the jack may do the job of lifting a car just fine, there are too many opportunities for something to go wrong for anyone to risk getting crushed under a car while trying to save money.



Now for that link... Popular Mechanics has always been one of my favorite magazines and I am find that it is becoming a go-to site for great stories about car repair and maintenance. Check out this story on Garage Safety, and please be careful when working on your car.



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Why Didn't I Think of That?

The jack that comes standard in most vehicles is barely high enough to change a tire even if you are on a perfectly smooth and level surface, not to mention it can be confusing to some who have never used one. I myself have jacked up a car, removed the flat, and then discovered that there is not enough lift to replace it with a full size repaired tire... I can see the merits in this design for regular vehicles, as well as many uses for off-roading. Great idea!!