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My cheap Halfords trolley jack has finally succumbed to the trolley jack equivalent of arthritis. Can anyone one suggest a not too expensive replacement? My own arthritis stops me getting under my car very often so it would not get a lot of use, but it is essential to have one. Many thanks for your comments.
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I have human arthritis and recommend spending a bit more and getting an aluminium jack. So much easier to heave around the place.
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Never had much luck with aluminium jacks, they just seem too flimsy for heavy duty use.
Whatever you get, make sure you can get a service kit for it.
I've had a 3 ton Sealey Yankee for longer than I care to remember, I fitted a new seal kit about 6 years ago when it started to leak. Seal kit was 6 quid and tge job took about 30 mins!
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if you have (or have access to!) a Costco card , they often have some good quality, low entry ally jacks on offer.
Might be worth a look....
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+1 on the thinking that a low level jack can get under where normal jacks may not. I bought one from machine mart, had it delivered, has been doing the job for a few years now but not used much these days.. 
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Thanks for all your comments. I need to measure my Roadster for clearance under the axle-thing that the jack goes under. She's quite low to the ground at the front.
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if you have (or have access to!) a Costco card , they often have some good quality, low entry ally jacks on offer.
The nearest Costco outlet is 80 miles away in Bristol!
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Axle clearance isn't usually a problem on mine, but the number plate is bumper slung, so I like the look of this, for when I eventually get a flat, level workspace. https://www.toolden.co.uk/p/sealey-...5vgRtc1F0U21nAcu68TQcSpHwWoaAhNWEALw_wcB
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if you have (or have access to!) a Costco card , they often have some good quality, low entry ally jacks on offer.
The nearest Costco outlet is 80 miles away in Bristol! Ooops! - perfect excuse for a run out in the Mog......  James
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