How to Find your Vehicle's Jack Points

You should   know where to place your car jack in case you get a flat  or need to work on something under your vehicle.

You can’t put car jacks at just any point underneath your vehicle.

There are specific spots that are made to support the vehicle’s entire weight.

How to Find your Vehicle's Jack Points

How to Find your Vehicle's Jack Points

There are jacking points near the front and rear wheels.

These points are typically past the rocker panel.

How to Find your Vehicle's Jack Points

An easy way to find the jack spots is by locating your vehicle’s pinch points.

Pinch points are divots that are supposed to line up with a jack stand’s notches.

Secure jack points can vary depending on the vehicle’s make and model.

Check your owner’s manual if you’re unsure where these points are. Remember jack stands aren’t supposed to support body panels.

How to Find your Vehicle's Jack Points

Vehicles are usually equipped with a scissor jack because it’s cheap and compact.

However, scissor jacks take longer to use and can only lift your vehicle a few inches.

How to Find your Vehicle's Jack Points

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How to Find your Vehicle's Jack Points

Trolley jacks and bottle jacks use hydraulic pressure to lift the vehicle with a hand lever.

They’re easy to use and can take more weight than scissor jacks.

If you don’t put the jack in the appropriate place, you might end up denting your rocker panel.

How to Find your Vehicle's Jack Points

Resting the  jack/jack stands on the wrong part of your vehicle can also cause the vehicle to slip and fall.

This can be dangerous, especially when you’re making repairs under your vehicle.

How to Find your Vehicle's Jack Points

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Lift your vehicle only on flat surfaces. Don’t forget to engage the handbrake.

You can try shaking your vehicle with your hands to see if the vehicle is securely raised.

How to Find your Vehicle's Jack Points

How to Find your Vehicle's Jack Points

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