---
title: "Best Car Jacks: Lift Your Ride Quickly and Safely"
description: "Looking for a car jack? Our team of experts narrowed down the best car jacks on the market. Read this review before spending any money."
date: "2019-03-22"
modified: "2023-08-16"
authors:
  - name: "Lisa Conant"
    job_title: "Freelance Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/lisa-conant"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/reviews/27046/best-car-jacks"
categories:
  - "The Garage"
  - "Tools"
tags:
  - "Buying Guides"
  - "commerce"
  - "NoAds"
  - "Roundup"
---

# Best Car Jacks: Lift Your Ride Quickly and Safely

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When you’ve got a job that requires lifting your car off the ground, you want a jack that’s not only strong but will let you lift with confidence, especially if you’re planning to climb underneath it. If you’re planning to rotate your tires, change a flat or your brake pads, or perform any other DIY car repair that involves accessing underneath your car, it’s important to have a jack handy.

Even if you’re not big into doing your own car repairs, you should still have a car jack for emergencies or occasional use. There is an abundance of choices when it comes to purchasing a jack for your car. I’ve done much of the leg work for you and came up with a list of my favorites.

## Summary List

- **Best Overall:** [LiftMaster 3 Ton Heavy Duty Ultra Low Profile Steel Floor Jack](<https://www.amazon.com/Liftmaster-Heavy-Ultra-Profile-Steel/dp/B073WB6K7D?tag=drive09e6-20>)
- **Best Value:** [Big Red Torin Steel Scissor Lift Jack](<https://www.amazon.com/Torin-T10152-Scissor-Jack-1-5/dp/B004PX8BC2?tag=drive09e6-20>)
- **Honorable Mention:** [Torin Hydraulic Trolley Service/Floor Jack Combo](<https://www.amazon.com/TCE-AT82001U-Hydraulic-Trolley-Capacity/dp/B087F4LPVH?tag=drive09e6-20>)
- **Best Bottle Jack:** [Powerbuilt 3 Ton Bottle Jack and Jack Stands in One](<https://www.amazon.com/Alltrade-640912-Black-All-Bottle/dp/B003ULZGFU?tag=drive09e6-20>)
- **Most Versatile:** [Powerbuilt 2 Ton Triple Lift Floor Jack](<https://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-Motorcycles-Transmissions-Tie-Down-Locking/dp/B00336EN60?tag=drive09e6-20>)

## Our Methodology

When it comes to choosing the best car jacks, I wanted to provide you with a well-rounded list that features a good variety of reputable manufacturers with solid track records of providing high-quality, reliable products. I included a range of price points to suit any budget. I also focused on car jacks that have a history of gleaning plenty of positive reviews from real-life users. For more information on the selection criteria, click [this link to *The Drive*’s Gear About page](<https://www.thedrive.com/announcements/41112/about-guides-gear-and-the-drives-product-reviews-department>), which explains our methodology further.

## Best Car Jacks: Reviews & Recommendations

## Our Verdict on Car Jacks

When it comes to the best overall lifting capacity, range, durability, and dependability, my top overall pick has to be the [LiftMaster 3 Ton Heavy Duty Ultra Low Profile Steel Floor Jack](<https://www.amazon.com/Liftmaster-Heavy-Ultra-Profile-Steel/dp/B073WB6K7D?tag=drive09e6-20>). It’s a rugged and dependable floor jack that’s ideal for most everyday applications. For a compact and budget-friendly choice, check out the [Big Red Torin Steel Scissor Lift Jack](<https://www.amazon.com/Torin-T10152-Scissor-Jack-1-5/dp/B004PX8BC2?tag=drive09e6-20>). This super affordable option is great for keeping in your garage and it’s also compact enough to store in your trunk for emergency use.

## FAQs

You’ve got questions. *The Drive* has answers.

## Author
Lisa Conant has had a varied and colorful career in freelance writing. She's written about everything from healthcare to headlamps. Originally from Canada, she currently hangs out in New Hampshire with her two kids and two freeloading cats.

### Author social links  
[Instagram](<https://www.instagram.com/lisanichole0114/>)