Q. Can you use a car jack on any type of car?

Answer

Yes, get universal scissor jacks, however, the vast majority are designed for a specific vehicle. This is due to the fact that they are designed to be used only on certain lifting locations within the vehicle, details of which may be found in the owner's handbook. Traditional floor jacks or bottle jacks will do the trick for most vehicles and light trucks. That will determine which jack is best. We advise purchasing a floor jack if planning on performing routine maintenance on the vehicles, such as replacing the oil filter and brake pads. A scissor jack is a cheap, portable, and simple option if needs to change the wheels in an emergency.