Re: jack slipped

["Daniel Hussey" <dan_hussey@email.msn.com>]

> Had the misfortune of having my trusty Audi jack fold under the car while
> I was trying to raise the car.  (wheel was off)  Lead screw looks like a
> u-bolt now.  Fortunately, no one was under the car.  Was on level, smooth
> surface (garage floor).  Not quite sure why it slipped, although I've
> always been a bit suspicious of that jack.
> Anyway, anyone have any suggestions on where to find a new jack.
> Carlsen's, Audi junk yards, etc.
> Thanks,
> Charlie Krafft
>

See!  I have been warning people about those damn Audi jacks for years.  No
one listens.  I had one supporting my car as I was checking out my brakes a
few years ago and the plastic support at the top snapped while I was
underneath it!!!!  Scared the hell out of me and could have killed me.  But,
luckly car was teetering, but didn't fall.  I very carefully and quckly put
back on the wheel and lowered it.  Whew.  It was a close call.  Then, I had
my current car fall (luckly hadn't removed wheel) while trying to change a
flat tire last year with one.  I still have it in the trunk, but don't trust
it!  I reccomend getting a nice solid jack from somewhere with a large base
(what I found to be the biggest problem of the OEM jack) and no plastic
parts, or at least carrying a jack stand in the trunk and USING it.

I know, I've heard all the lectures before on safety, but just want to hear
of someone who has found a good compact jack that works well and safely!

Later,
Dan