New toy from Costco

[Eldavo]

Can’t wait to have a play around with this, QuickJack 5000BLX:

 

[blade7]

I'm getting too old for working under cars on jack stands/wood blocks. Seen this sort of setup for around £1200, less at costco?

 

[Eldavo]

£960 - not had time to play with it yet though. Not even unlocked the car yet and it’s been back in the garage a week []

 

[blade7]

How do you get a Costco card?

 

[Eldavo]

I married a Dr.


There are other ways according to their website.

 

[PSH]

How do you get a Costco card?

[h2]Qualifying Employment Groups[/h2][h4]Current or Retired Employee of:[/h4]Banking / FinanceLocal GovernmentFire / Rescue ServicePost OfficeAirlinesEducationPolice ForceCivil Service / Armed ForcesMedical / Health ServiceInsurance[/LIST]OR[/h2]Qualified as:
Qualified / Certified / Chartered AccountantChartered ArchitectDoctors (MD) / Dentist / Optician / PharmacistChartered SurveyorSolicitor / Barrister / Magistrate / AdvocateChartered Engineer / Civil etc[/LIST]OR[/h2]Current or Retired employees of a UK or USA Gold Company.
You may qualify as a current or retired employee of one of the many UK or USA Gold Companies. Please contact either Central Membership on 01923 830477 (email: warehousememberservices@costco.co.uk) or your local warehouse to confirm whether the company you currently work for or have retired from is a registered Gold Card Company.

You need to provide the following: One of the following which is valid or dated within the last 3 months, or past documentation if retired:
Employee ID Card OR Employee Payslip/Pension Statement OR a Qualification CertificatePlus 1 piece of photographic identification[/LIST]Please contact Central Membership on 01923 830477 (email: warehousememberservices@costco.co.uk) or your local warehouse to confirm your eligibility for Individual Membership.


Here you go ...I go with my son or wife to use their card. . ...

 

[blade7]

Someone I knew that had a carpet fitting company, had a card. My daughter graduates as a Dr next month .

 

[PSH]

Someone I knew that had a carpet fitting company, had a card. My daughter graduates as a Dr next month .

these days as long as you own your own company you can get a card.. my son's is under his company name RSH Performance, my wife is a manager of the local authority which is why she can have a card... My son has given out cards to his brothers too... I can't remember how many you are allowed but think at least 3 to named family members.

 

[vitesse]

We have 3 cards-diesel/petrol economic-plus household consumables ,cat litter,bird nuts ,peanuts for our red squirrels,whisky etc & I have looked longingly at these on the shelf-but can't really justify one unless we get a Cayman or similar- either that or I make a lot of profit from 1 of my special metalwork refurb contracts.

 

[Eldavo]

Just to give an idea of how much room there is underneath when it’s all the way up:

 

[944Turbo]

Nice! and I have had a set of similar looking tiles to go down on my garage floor (for about 10 years [&o])
Tony

 

[robdimond]

In my opinion worth spending a bit more money and getting one of these. Highly recommended, you get a whole meter height under the car and the centre (gearbox, exhaust, torque tube etc.) is similarly unobstructed.
https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-7530d-garage-scissor-lift/

 

[blade7]

In my opinion worth spending a bit more money and getting one of these. Highly recommended, you get a whole meter height under the car and the centre (gearbox, exhaust, torque tube etc.) is similarly unobstructed.
https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-7530d-garage-scissor-lift/

My preference too.

 

[944Turbo]

That is 50% more expensive though, and then a 2 post lift doesn't look much more - but then you need the space

 

[blade7]

That is 50% more expensive though, and then a 2 post lift doesn't look much more - but then you need the space

I've had my car that high on 4 wooden platforms, I'd want to to sit on a low stool rather than laying on the floor. A 2 post needs a suitable base too.

 

[944Turbo]

I have a hole in the garage floor deep enough for a comfy seat so can appreciate the comfort of working underneath from a seat! working on wheels etc the costco unit is probably fine but the higher lift unit does give you more options.
Tony

 

[vitesse]

The Costco offer for the money is brilliant-don't knock it-if you buy the 12V version ,it becomes totally portable ,useable where no power supply exists-fits any width & with extra rubber pads can lift higher.(need a spare battery (or the car battery )or a boost starter pack
For undercar working ,a sensible depth pit would give sitting room easily-brake jobs etc are easier using a mechanic's adjustable stool ( which I always use ( have done for years)

 

[blade7]

30 odd years ago I used to change clutch/gearboxes using wobbly axle stands/ramps. Today I'd spend a few extra quid for a bit more room.

 

[Eldavo]

Having looked at many different options and price points, the QuickJack was the best fit for "my” needs.


There‘s a tradeoff to be had no matter what you get really - there isn’t a right or wrong answer and hopefully my post and pictures give some more details into one of the alternatives.


For me, I’m limited by how high I can lift the car and I wanted something I could shift out of the way too.

 

[blade7]

If I lived around the corner, I'm not saying I wouldn't want to use it [].