To use a scissor jack, you must first position it beneath a safe lift point, like your car's pinch weld or frame rail. Then, ...

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

Floor jacks and scissor jacks are designed to lift a car ... You shouldn’t have any reason to avoid using a jack stand, but they can be difficult to shop for. There are plenty of options ...