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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel
I have been eyeing one, however, there are 2 main concerns that make me hesitant on proceeding:
1. What if the hydraulics fail and comes collapsing down. Not sure if there have been any injuries/deaths from this, but few youtube vids on where they test and actually fail 
2. It would still require me to slide underneath my car and be on my back. I much rather be standing and have free range of motions and have that extra leverage. |
Yeah, as Betty says, it's got locking mechanisms. As long as you have the locks on it can't actually fall. Regarding 2, I'm not sure in what world jack stands are better. A lift, yes. Jack stands, no.