A good floor jack is about the best upgrade any home mechanic can make. Photo credit: David Traver Adolphus / AutoGuid ...

So when it comes time to move from jack to hoist, these best car lifts should give you just the right lift you need. Check Price A hydraulic four-post overhead rack designed with a safe lifting ...

Just drive up the ramp and lift the vehicle with the 10,000-pound capacity bottle jack—perfect for inspections and oil changes. Make sure to chock the wheels to prevent the car from rolling.

Floor jacks and scissor jacks are designed to lift a car, not to keep it held up for a long period of time. They can and have failed, with unfortunate stories to go along with those events.