Not every part of the car is suitable for a car jack. For example, many parts of the frame or body can bend if the car is jacked up under the wrong points. Car manufacturers therefore ensure that every car is equipped with a number of jacking points. These jacking points are often located under the door next to the sill and next to the wheel arches. The jacking points are made extra sturdy and are specially designed to place the car jack underneath. Most parts of the frame such as the seam, sills and box girder provide protection, but cannot bear the entire weight of the car. Placing jack support plates under the jacking points allows you to jack up the car safely without causing damage to the underside of the vehicle.
The jack support plates can be easily mounted in the jacking points on the underside of the car. However, this differs per car type and model. Would you like to know where to place the jack support plates of your vehicle? You can easily find this information in the car manual. In addition, you can recognize the correct location for jack support plates by a triangle, which is indicated in the jacking points.
Jack support and the MOT
The jacking points and the jack support plates are points that are included in the MOT inspection. A corroded jacking point or worn support can therefore mean rejection for the MOT. Rusted jack points and worn jack support plates can negatively affect the stability of a jacked up car. This will prevent the car from being jacked up safely, which could lead to serious accidents. Therefore, ensure that corroded jacking points and worn supports are checked and replaced if necessary.
Place a jack support plate
Placing the jack support plate in the jacking points is very easy. You can easily click the plastic support into the jacking point. It is a matter of finding the jacking points and attaching the jack support plate in them. If a plastic support breaks or tears, you can easily replace it yourself. You do this by simply removing the support and placing the new variant in the jacking point. In this case, always check the condition of the jacking points so that you can always work safely with the car jack.
Buy car jack support plate
Buying a jack support plate for the car is quick and easy at Winparts. With your car model you can easily navigate to the right support points for your car. Are you looking for other plastic parts for the car? At Winparts you will also find mudguards, decoration trims, air conduction and mud flaps.