Trolley Jacks Tested

Everyone’s a winner with the latest trolley jacks, which make lifting your car easy. We pick from 10

Auto Express Car Reviews

August 2010

Ever tried changing a wheel with the jack from your car’s boot? It’s not a job anyone would want to do frequently – and if you aim to save money by carrying out DIY maintenance, you’re going to need something better.

Basic tasks like rotating tyres, replacing brakes and even oil changes can require the vehicle to be raised – so a trolley jack is the answer. While boot jacks are light and compact, trolleys are designed for ease of use. Pick the right one, and you can be working on your car in seconds.

Trolley jacks are a workshop essential then – but which one will give your DIY servicing a lift? We pumped up 10 to find out.

The Test

The more straightforward a jack is to operate, the better. So, we looked for features like quick lifts – which raise the saddle to the car in a single pump – as well as one-touch raising and lowering.

We counted how many strokes it took to reach 20cm – a typical jacking point height. Plus, we looked at how low and high each could go, and rated stability and saddle size. Points were added if the jack came with a carry case.

Our final factor was price, excluding delivery. But it played a minor role in our overall verdict – a decent jack should last years, so look at it as an investment.

Contacts

Argos (RAC) 0845 640 3030
www.argos.co.uk
Clarke 01992 565300
www.clarkeinternational.com
Draper 023 8049 4333
www.draper.co.uk
Halfords 0845 762 6625
www.halfords.com
Hilka 020 8391 7570
www.hilka.co.uk
Michelin 01980 676400
www.caeurope.co.uk
Saxon (Rolson, MVP) 01488 689400
www.saxon-brands.com
Sealey 01284 757500
www.sealey.co.uk
Silverline
www.silverlinetools.com

Verdict

CLARKE won our last test in Issue 1,030, and retains its crown here. Its CTJ2QM blends a user-friendly design with a competitive price. Those who need a big jack will love the MVP – our runner-up is the best to use, but at a price. The Silverline takes the final podium place, and is our budget choice.

Top 3

Clarke CTJ2QM
MVP SuperLine G689
Silverline 633935

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