Are these stands and jack good value?

[uk_dave&gill]

eBay link for trolley jack and axle stands

Quite near to me. Problem is, not sure who they are made by and therefore if they are any good. Seems to set a bell ringing about ones that were available at Lidl or Aldi recently for much the same price so not sure it's worth it?

[Greeners]

Originally Posted by uk_dave&gill

eBay link for trolley jack and axle stands

Quite near to me. Problem is, not sure who they are made by and therefore if they are any good. Seems to set a bell ringing about ones that were available at Lidl or Aldi recently for much the same price so not sure it's worth it?

Personally I'd pay a bit more, and buy a brand name. You don't really need 4 stands either

[texas2201]

I have that Jack - used it for a few years now - pretty good - I think I paid £25 so a bargain with four axle stands

[Jakg]

I have a set of (don't laugh!) Woolworths axel stands & trolley jack.

No idea what they cost (they are my Dads) and while they don't go that high (the jack) or that low (the stands) they work...

[Jake]

Dave, why not have a pop up to Machine Mart in Lincoln? Last time I was there they had some good offers on and you've more of a guaruntee that it's better stuff.

[uk_dave&gill]

Originally Posted by Greeners

Personally I'd pay a bit more, and buy a brand name. You don't really need 4 stands either

This is what I was thinking (pricewise) and what I'd overlooked thinking (no need for four!)

Originally Posted by texas2201

I have that Jack - used it for a few years now - pretty good - I think I paid £25 so a bargain with four axle stands

But that has made me think "Buy them and sell two stands"

[uk_dave&gill]

Originally Posted by Jake

Dave, why not have a pop up to Machine Mart in Lincoln? Last time I was there they had some good offers on and you've more of a guaruntee that it's better stuff.

Probably a plan with merit, as I don't really need any right now (having said that, do I need any at all? I should just do what I usually do and bring my car to you and let you do all the hard work! )

[HarryM1BYT]

Originally Posted by uk_dave&gill

eBay link for trolley jack and axle stands

Quite near to me. Problem is, not sure who they are made by and therefore if they are any good. Seems to set a bell ringing about ones that were available at Lidl or Aldi recently for much the same price so not sure it's worth it?

Seems to be good value, but the jack is only really useful for wheel removal / working on the hubs/ brakes. To actually be able to do useful work underneath the car, it needs to be a bigger jack with a higher lift capablity.

[uk_dave&gill]

Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

Seems to be good value, but the jack is only really useful for wheel removal / working on the hubs/ brakes. To actually be able to do useful work underneath the car, it needs to be a bigger jack with a higher lift capablity.

That swings it for me. Thanks Harry - will save my money!

[Jakg]

Originally Posted by Jakg

I have a set of (don't laugh!) Woolworths axel stands & trolley jack.

No idea what they cost (they are my Dads) and while they don't go that high (the jack) or that low (the stands) they work...

Probably would of been useful to say my stands & jack look EXACTLY the same as the ones in the eBay link...

...but in hindsight they aren't the same, so nevermind!