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How do you use an electric car jack?
I’m about to embark on a summer desert road trip that includes long stretches without cell service. I know how to change a tire, but it’s hard for me to use a regular car jack at my age. How would you use an electric car jack? Is it easier?
Elaine Duvet · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sounds like a lovely trip! No one wants to be stranded on the side of the road for hours while they wait for roadside assistance.
By having an electric car jack in your trunk, you’ll be able to easily change your flat tire in no time. In fact, electric car jacks can even be used on various boats, trailers, and off-road machines.
Here’s what we know about using an electric car jack:
- Not only do electric car jacks reduce the strain of using a manual jack, but they also shorten repair time significantly. It also makesat-home repairsmore convenient.
- Electric jacks also protect the surfaces they lift from dents, scratches, and abrasions. They also allow users to easily lift and rotate the car without injury.
- The main types of jacks are scissor jacks, bottle jacks, hydraulic floor jacks, and electric vehicle lifts. When buying an electric car jack, buy one with the appropriate lifting capacity, efficiency, and safety features.
- Most car jacks can** hold** about 7,000 pounds. Some kits even include extras like an impact wrench, LED light, extra fuses, a 12v power cable, and a tire inflator.
- Most electric car jacks can be plugged into your vehicle’s 12v cigarette lighter. Others come with clamps to** attach straight to your battery**.
Now that you know how much easier an electrical car jack will make your life out on the road, why make it harder with overpriced car insurance?
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