I'm using the sh!tty one that comes with the car lol!
What do you suggest then?
Paul - What do you mean chock? And whereabouts is the sill jacking point? and box section? Excuse the ignorance lol!
Go very careful if you're using the sh!tty one, they have a tendancy to collapse and drop your car. Make sure you've never got any part of you under the car.
Halfords sell trolley jacks for under £20 and Lidls have got one in this week for about £12, well worth the investment.
Chock means place a bit of wood or similar behind the wheels (or in front if its likely to move forward) to stop the car moving when you jack the other side up. In case you're handbrake isn't up to the job. Also suggest leaving the car in first gear. The chock needs to be large enough so that the car won't roll over it, think about something house brick size.
Front sill jacking point is just back from the front door edge and should be marked with a triangle or similar on the face of the sill. Make sure the sh!tty jack locates properly into the lip on the sill.
The box section where you can use the trolley jack is in line with the sill jacking point and about 200mm in towards the centre of the car. You will see a reinforced section that sticks down about 40 or 50mm and is about 100mm wide. Use a bit of wood between the trolley jack and car to save you damaging the underseal.
If you do intend to use the sh!tty jack make sure it is as sturdy as possible before you take the wheels off, you might have to reposition it a few times before you think its safe to go ahead, better that than dropping your car onto its dics.
Paul
