It’s never a good idea to mess with Mother Nature, and that goes double when it comes to cars. Jacking a car can result in costly repairs, and can also lead to serious accidents if not done correctly. Watch out for these five signs that you should avoid jacking a car: 1) The car is in neutral or drive 2) There are no other vehicles around 3) The jack is not too high or too low 4) The car is parked on an incline or facing uphill 5) There are people or animals in the way
Jack
Do not place a jack on a car’s bumper to raise it. This is an old trick that will no longer work because cars have bigger bumpers now.
Key
Do Not Place A Jack On A Car’s Horn
Most people think that placing a jack on a car’s horn is an effective way to get someone’s attention. In reality, this is not the case. Placing a jack on a car’s horn can actually cause more damage to the vehicle and could lead to a lawsuit. Plus, honking your horn can be considered reckless driving, which can lead to fines and other penalties.
Door
Do not place a jack on a car’s door handle in order to lift it. Doing so may cause the door to fall off, and could result in serious injury.
Window
Do not place a jack on a car’s window. This can cause the window to become stuck and prevent the car from moving.
Horn
Do not place a jack on a car’s exhaust system. Doing so could result in serious injury or death.
Signal
Do not place a jack on a car’s signal post. This can cause the car to become unstable and dangerous.
Conclusion
Please do not place a jack on the car’s bumper when you’re parking your vehicle. This may cause damage to the car, and could also lead to fines from the police.