How To Use A Scissor Jack On A Car (Beginner’s Guide)

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How To Use A Scissor Jack On A Car (Beginner’s Guide)

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Жыл бұрын

This video explains how to use a scissor jack to lift a car, van, or other vehicle via a practical demonstration. It reveals how to:
• park the car on suitable ground
• find the car’s jacking points
• position the scissor jack
• fit and operate the jack’s handle
• lift the car with a scissor jack
• lower the car and remove the jack
• reduce any risk of getting hurt.
Get the know-how. Discover how to use a scissor jack (with a hook) at CarSpyTV.
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@wendycamp307 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for showing how to use the actual jack that comes with all cars.

@CarSpyTV 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome and best wishes from CarSpyTV.

@stephenm5000 Жыл бұрын

Great video, just one addition I would suggest, in that if the purpose of raising the car is to change a wheel, loosen the wheel nuts slightly whilst car is still on ground. If they've been over tightened by a previous over zealous tire fitter, you'll appreciate the extra friction... LOL

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Spot on!

@BO_Riddle 7 ай бұрын

Yes but that's for another video:)

@dilipbhagat235 5 ай бұрын

Most important point for first timers

@Maddanju1632 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely spot on point. Let the grounded weight of the car allow you to loosen the bolts enough so when you jack it up the jack isn’t likely to wiggle and possibly buckle under excessive force of trying to get the “bastard nuts” loosened.

@averageguy9549 Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, ran over a 6 inch bolt yesterday and I've never changed a tyre in my life haha, huge help saved my arse. Big thank you !

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

No worries. Glad the video helped. Best wishes from CarSpyTV.

@amittaizero 5 ай бұрын

I've used jacks before but never one like this. Thanks a million.

@CarSpyTV 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome, Nick Name. Plenty more videos to follow.

@Chris-to5tx Жыл бұрын

Thanks I no longer know jack about jacks👍😁

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. 👍

@penguininshorts Жыл бұрын

Ahh, I changed many a tyre this way. Brings back sweet memories of grazed knuckles 😄

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Any experience changing the wheel on a toy Aston Martin?

@Bob-pb5gd Жыл бұрын

Very clear explanation with some valuable safety tips. Thank you.

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped.

@ianleak Жыл бұрын

It's very strange but I have got a 1967 jack with my transit and it works lol, brilliant video again mate, have a good week

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Originals tools, too? Your Mk1 gets better and better. Hope you have a good week too, Ian.

@ianleak Жыл бұрын

@@CarSpyTV thanks and you mate

@megs8654 2 ай бұрын

thank you for this video my friend. as someone whos first in family with a car, i had troubles understanding the hook handle and how to work with it. many thanks :)

@CarSpyTV 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome and best wishes from CarSpyTV.

@rdt1882 Жыл бұрын

Very useful practical and safety tips.

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Thanks. The scissor jack isn't the best on the market - but it's fine for an emergency.

@anne8781 Жыл бұрын

Very well explained.

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Anne.

@theashiganvijayakumaran8611 4 ай бұрын

Great video. I always wondered how these things work.

@CarSpyTV 4 ай бұрын

Thank you and best wishes from CarSpyTV.

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@CarynM-xz8lf 9 ай бұрын

Very clear thanks

@CarSpyTV 9 ай бұрын

Glad the video helped, Caryn.

@mattsbeamer Жыл бұрын

GreAt video. I was going to make a few videos about jacking up my car (as you know, every car is different). I would be very interested in seeing where you can put a trolley jack at the front and back. I can use my rear diff and a certain area on my lower engine protector. My car never came with a jack or even a spare wheel. My older BMW’s had a very cool jack, where it slides into a hole, in the side of the sills. Feel so much safer than the Renault logo jack :p

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Matt. I'm surprised you use a jack at all. I heard you're strong enough to pick up a car and balance it on the tip of your finger!

@mattsbeamer Жыл бұрын

@@CarSpyTV hahaha 🤪 I think you got me confused with the man in your mirror :D My father used to be able to lift the rear of them old Mercedes vans. I guess I could create a funny (but true) story out of it. Haha

@user-od7th1yk3l Жыл бұрын

Thank you from Russia, American brother!!!!!

@user-cx7vb6xo7b 17 күн бұрын

Putting a jack stand under is also good

@CarSpyTV 16 күн бұрын

Good point.

@nta.16 Жыл бұрын

Clearly explained and useful as always.

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Nta16. I had to jack up a Mazda recently. The owner knocked off some trim at the bottom of the front bumper. Oops!

@nta.16 Жыл бұрын

@@CarSpyTV, summer 2021 I used my DIY trolley jack to jack up a neighbour's car on his tarmac drop kerb (vehicular crossing) and one of the castor wheels sunk, whoops. Imagine what would have happen this summer, I'd have sunk the jack.

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

GT85 is the only thing we can completely rely on! 😁

@nta.16 Жыл бұрын

@@CarSpyTV before starting a quick squirt on a Nissan scissor jack (don't know about Renault-Nissan) and I could practically raise the car without the handle! 😅

@crazydudegonemad2107 Жыл бұрын

Best tip, get a trolley jack 😁

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Can't argue with that. 😁. I have a friend who dug an inspection pit in his garage. His wife was thrilled!

@crazydudegonemad2107 Жыл бұрын

@@CarSpyTV or do what I do what a majorly rotted shell that has nothing left to jack to and you want the car high enough, use a chain and a engine crane around the chassis to pick the car up (not for beginners)

@crazydudegonemad2107 Жыл бұрын

@@CarSpyTV get yourself a Instagram page and I'll share my posts of the custom car builds

@annebatt3018 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@CarSpyTV 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

@angelogeorge1752 3 ай бұрын

Thanks very its very clear

@CarSpyTV 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Glad the video helped.

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@jaykinsella6824 Күн бұрын

Man has literally moss patches growing on his car

@CarSpyTV 22 сағат бұрын

It's the only thing holding the car together!

@TianoUno 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!!!

@CarSpyTV 5 ай бұрын

No problem. Plenty more videos to follow.

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@miguelpaneda1607 4 ай бұрын

i almost ordered a croc one... 😂...now i know how to use this fast

@CarSpyTV 4 ай бұрын

Glad the video helped and best wishes from CarSpyTV.

@Stevenpa00 3 ай бұрын

Finally someone who explains this part ffs

@CarSpyTV 3 ай бұрын

Glad the video helped, Steven.

@LoverOFhopeANDcompassion Күн бұрын

where to place jackstands if changing brakes?

@CarSpyTV Күн бұрын

Hello. Rather than give a generic answer, I suggest you check the owner's manual (or factory service manual) for your particular car. Best wishes from CarSpyTV.

@plantpottea1 Жыл бұрын

Really helpful video, I don't suppose you would be up for making one on where Jack stands can go on the nissan/the jacking point at the front/back? As always great content thanks again!

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the content suggestion. Good idea! Best wishes from CarSpyTV.

@briancunningham5943 Жыл бұрын

Very good video and well explained also mate with a bit of humour thrown in for good measure too... Your a natural in front of a camera... 👍🤣🤣

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

@@briancunningham5943 Thank you, Brian. That's appreciated.

@briancunningham5943 Жыл бұрын

@@CarSpyTV Your very welcome pal.. 😊👍

@allanspielman9762 7 ай бұрын

I was worried that putting the gap of the sister jack on the thin piece of metal would put too much focused pressure I realize that's what what is pushing the car up is the flat surface directly in front of the gap

@CarSpyTV 7 ай бұрын

Glad the video's helpful, Allen.

@RS_Edm 9 ай бұрын

Hello, should i use jack stand with scissor jack for safety?

@CarSpyTV 9 ай бұрын

Hello. Good idea if available. Best wishes from CarSpyTV.

@AMC-eq3jr 4 ай бұрын

My Lexus jack sucks. Are there any good jacks around?

@CarSpyTV 4 ай бұрын

My Trolley Jack Buyer's Guide might be useful. See: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d9KmaKppy73ZqKc.html

@thechampagneroom1 Жыл бұрын

Remember when changing a tire, loosen the lug nuts first before jacking the car up.

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Yes! That's good advice.

@WashingtoneTrevor Жыл бұрын

Wow

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video.

@tilerman Жыл бұрын

I'm here because i'm explaining to my young son what a scissor jack does and what it's for as i've just come back from my evening walk where i saw a man working underneath a Transit Van jacked up with just a scissor jack.And the jack was at it's full extremity with no axle stands, no trolley jack, NOTHING. An hour later and i'm still wincing! How can a grown adult be so bloody stupid is beyond me.

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Too risky!

@jlindell6532 29 күн бұрын

the main thing with these jacks people .is the ground has to be spirit level level . anything else these will never work . i returned after buying one as it kept tilting over before even being close to getting car off the ground and the driveway looked level

@CarSpyTV 28 күн бұрын

Sounds like you've been unlucky. I've used numerous scissor jacks without issue. Best wishes from CarSpyTV.

@adeleroniful 2 ай бұрын

I'm a woman 😅..that helped me.. thanks

@CarSpyTV 2 ай бұрын

Glad the video helped and best wishes from CarSpyTV.

@anjanamunasinghe4831 Жыл бұрын

How come theres moss growing on your flaps 😮

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Hello. Where we live plants grow on the rubber by the windows, around the sunroof, and the mudflaps, etc. Just needs a clean.

@anjanamunasinghe4831 Жыл бұрын

@@CarSpyTV I cant get them to grow that perfectly in controlled terrarium 😭 where ever you are from it’s perfect 💕

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

CarSpyTV is based in the UK. Our typically moist winter weather helps the moss grow. However, it's so hot today that the road's melting! Good luck with your plants.

@mashedpotato3 Жыл бұрын

I think you set the jack wrong, you have to set it perpendicullary

@CarSpyTV Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message, Mashed. However, I’ve checked the owner’s manual for that particular jack and car - and it’s definitely positioned correctly. Best wishes.