i just haven't been having too much luck this week.

bought one of the michelin aluminum jack's they sell to change the tires on my car about 2 weeks ago.

last night i finally said it's time to do the deed. loosened one of my wheels... and i jack the car up. i start unscrewing the bolts... and i swear it feels like the car all of a sudden just shifts on me.

i look down at the jack... and it looks totally warped. i start freaking out, quickly tighten the bolts back up a bit and then lower the thing. i pull the jack out from under the car and look to see what happened. the area where the jack pivots has a rod going through it with 2 snap rings, one on each side to keep it in place... well... mine only had 1 snap ring and the whole damn rod had popped out. so the jack was basically being pivoted while only seated to one side.

i take the junky thing back to crappy tire to exchange the damn thing. they have one more of those jacks there. i look at the other box and it looks to have the same crappy packaging as mine... where it's all taped up as though it's been opened before. i rip it open at customer service and i find oil all over the box inside. i ask the woman.. do u suppose u have any boxes that have not been returned as damaged and simply placed back on the shelf??!

geez... i was so infuriated. on top of this... she would only give me store credit for some stupid reason. i ended up bringing the jack i originally bought back home. i'm debating whether to try another store or simply buy a new snap ring and attach it. i'm worried though that something might be bent or warped.

just a word to the wise.. anytime u purchase an item from crappy tire that may potentially put u or other values at risk in case of defect or failure... have a careful look inside the box for any damage or missing parts. i'm just lucky the car didn't fall on me with the wheel off last night.

 

I would try exchanging it at another store or demand a full refund from the store you originally purchased it at as long as you have your original receipt you should be fine.

From thier own website;

Easy returns: Save your receipt
To return an item for exchange or refund, bring it to any Canadian Tire store within 90 days, in its original condition and packaging, with your receipt and issue of Canadian Tire “Money”®. Your name, residence address and phone number will be required. That information is collected, used and retained to help prevent fraud, and may only be disclosed within Canadian Tire. Valid photo ID may be required to confirm this information. Details at our Customer Service Desk. Some exceptions may apply.

 

man if **** happend and that jack broke i would sue the crap out of them! ! u could have destroyed your car and potentialy dropped the car on yourself! that **** is dangerous! sorry to hear that..... i have a motomaster jack as well and it makes a snapping sound when im jacking the car up sometimes.... i think its the spring inside or something.... scares me! haha

 

I had one of their aluminum jacks & it failed as well. (don't remember the brand)
I exchanged it for a heavy duty one & it's standing up well.

 

I was at Costco the other day and they have what looks like a low profile 3 tonne jack on sale. Its a bit more pricey at $70 with the cupon, but looks more robust than your regular cheapie jack at CT.

 

Broad stament (not intended to the OP)...

Why do some people spend 1000's on their cars but are cheaping out on these essential tools?

 

Never heard of a store name Crappy Tire (pun intented?)... But the name itself is a turn off already~

 

Glad the car didnt fall on you bro, but definitely return that jack to crappy tired....they should be responsible, we are talking about safety here..

 

I think that somewhat depends on how much work you do on your car.....

If you just swap the occasional wheel (snows-summers)
OR
If you regularly jack it up onto stands & do things yourself.

In the 2nd situation you'll be more likely invest more $$ into equipment.

 

No matter how crappy a product is, it shouldnt break before u use it.
Crappy tire should take it back but anyhow, glad you are alright.

 

I am thinking of buying this jack if I plan on lowering the G, because my regular CT jacks will not fit under the car if it is lowered, right?

 

I bought the 3 1/2 ton Michelin jack from crappy tire and it is holding up well. The quality on this thing must be better than the one you bought. Mine feels really solid and must weigh at least 50-60 pounds. It is so heavy it is a little hard to wiggle it into position. I also bought some 2 1/2 tonne jack stands and those are working out well as well. A little big for the G so I might rig up some jack stand adapters.

 

I have to roll up on planks to get the jack under.

 

As if anyone would go to a place thats actually called CRAPPY TIRE.

 

i thought it was called Cambodian Tire...