Axle stands are specialist tools used to support cars and other vehicles that have been lifted off the ground to access the underside. They are raised using hydraulic jacks - bottle jacks - to carry out maintenance or make repairs including changing the oil or fixing an exhaust pipe. They are primarily used by professional mechanics in garages and repair shops.
These products are designed to provide firm support. Although they are designed to support vehicle axles, they can be placed under any solid part of the vehicle’s underside to provide firm support for safe working. They are positioned after the vehicle has been lifted and are safest when used on flat ground.
Axle stands are made from hardwearing, load-bearing metals like aluminium, steel or cast iron which will not slip, break or twist when exposed to the weight of a car. They are typically sold in pairs.