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Drive on wheel chocks, just little ramps that give you that extra height.

That's what I do thick square blocks and a normal jack still won't fit under and I'm on 16's I need to make bigger chocks :(

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I did come across SGS Engineering but I've never heard of the brand before so I was unsure. I like their 2.5 tonne jack so that now leaves me with 3 options.

Thanks for your input guys. I need to make my mind up and order something in the morning!

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I had a clarke aluminium race jack. They are absolute poo! First time I jacked my starlet the seals went. Got it repaired and it lasted a while but the bolts always came lose. The seals went again and I got it repaired under warrenty just after making a fuss. Then the seals went again shortly after. Go to you local snap on man and buy the blue point low entry one they are about 140 I think. An awesome quality jack which will last year's. They are very well built to last in a garage. A clarke aluminium one wouldn't last 5 minutes. I couldn't trust another one of those.

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Thanks for all your input guys.

I opted for a pair of these: http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/trolley-jacks/tj2-5lp-low-profile-garage-trolley-jack

I did consider the aluminium however the lifting range on this is 75 to 515mm where the aluminium is 100 to 460mm. I've got a better chance of getting this straight under the car

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