Car ramps

BillyMG · 20th July 2022, 17:48

I'm after a set of car ramps - any recommendations?? Don't want to spend a fortune but also don't want the car landing on me either! Plus they need to be low profile or I need the attachments. I've looked at quite a few and as always the reviews are mixed bags so would be good to hear from someone who's bought some relatively recently and is happy with the build quality?

macafee2 · 20th July 2022, 17:59

If you have a lot of 18mm osb3 you could make your own.

macafee2

Pete · 20th July 2022, 18:53

It really depends on what you want to spend. For example, I've been asking Santa for a set of these for years:

I'm conscious these are rather expensive too, so Sealeys, Halfords & Clarke are the usual names to have a look at. I got a set with run-ups from Machine Mart.

But as I have never really trusted wheel ramps after one of them began to collapse while I was under a motor, axle stands are of course still essential.

I also really want a pair of these along with my standard axle stands.

AndyN01 · 20th July 2022, 20:30

I can't give specific recommendations but make sure that you can actually get them up to the front wheels. The front bumper is quite low and the wheels themselves are a long way back from the front of the bumper.

I've made some "extra" sections that clip onto my ramps to make a sort of dual angle ramp which fits under the bumper right up to the wheel.

Hope that makes sense - I'll see if I can get a photo if you'd like one.

Happy shopping.

Arctic · 21st July 2022, 01:16

I purchased a pair of these 10yrs ago and am still using them today, they have to be used with the extension though to drive up, photos to follow tomorrow if you wish to see them.

https://www.halfords.com/tools/garag...ps-657271.html

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253071500...QAAOSwC8hg~9lV

coab · 21st July 2022, 05:38

There's an old saying in the club..."If they are good enough for Artic they are good enough for me!".

Well, if there isn't one there should be.

BillyMG · 21st July 2022, 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

I purchased a pair of these 10yrs ago and am still using them today, they have to be used with the extension though to drive up, photos to follow tomorrow if you wish to see them.

https://www.halfords.com/tools/garag...ps-657271.html

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253071500...QAAOSwC8hg~9lV

Thanks Arctic this is exactly what I wanted to hear - I was looking at the Halfords ones so it's good to know they've lasted a decade as with a lot of others people are commenting they've rusted after a month or the welds are sketchy or they don't actually believe they could support the stated weight etc. Wilko also have a set around the same price called Hilka but on Amazon the same ramps are badly reviewed.

I love the look of the ramps Pete mentioned but I imagine they're quite pricey. I looked at the basic bottle jacking ramps but I see a lot of those up for sale with repairs made. There are some fabulous looking contraptions on eBay everything from pneumatic scissor lifts to things that will spin the car up onto it's side but I'm at the £100-150 mark rather than £500-1000!

Thanks for all the comments!

bl52krz · 28th August 2022, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete

It really depends on what you want to spend. For example, I've been asking Santa for a set of these for years:

I'm conscious these are rather expensive too, so Sealeys, Halfords & Clarke are the usual names to have a look at. I got a set with run-ups from Machine Mart.

But as I have never really trusted wheel ramps after one of them began to collapse while I was under a motor, axle stands are of course still essential.

I also really want a pair of these along with my standard axle stands.

My friend has a set like that. I have been under the car when his car has been up on them. They are quite sturdy, and when they are up, there is a safety bar to stop it coming down on you. Very good.

JefferiesFarnol · 31st August 2022, 21:07

I have quite a handy dip in my gravel drive where there is a drain cover about five or six inches below the ground level and I haven't put a proper spacer in for it yet. When I have to get under the car, I scrape more of the gravel away and park over it. It's still a squeeze but I can access the engine bay reasonably well if I park it properly. I have ramps too but don't use them very much as it's awkward on the gravel.

DMGRS · 1st September 2022, 10:24

I have a set of these and they seem OK - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391926403...mis&media=COPY

I usually don't bother with them, and just jack the car up then support on axle stands.
SGS do a fantastic 3 tonne low-access jack which makes life easy, and Amazon Basics axle stands are surprisingly good quality.

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JefferiesFarnol Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Canterbury Posts: 166 Thanks: 64 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	I have quite a handy dip in my gravel drive where there is a drain cover about five or six inches below the ground level and I haven't put a proper spacer in for it yet. When I have to get under the car, I scrape more of the gravel away and park over it. It's still a squeeze but I can access the engine bay reasonably well if I park it properly. I have ramps too but don't use them very much as it's awkward on the gravel.