Best car ramps for 2021 – Roadshow [CNET]

If you’re a car and garage DIYer, at some point you’ve had to get your car in the air and get under it — and more than likely, you’ve used the tried and true car jack and jack stand to do it. But I’m here to tell you that there’s another option: car ramps. Believe me, they’ll change your life. 

Here at Roadshow, we like to turn wrenches on a regular basis during the weekend. To that end, we’ve assembled a list of our favorite car ramps available today. These recommendations for the best car ramps are based on a combination of user ratings on top shopping sites and, most importantly, hands-on experience. After our list of the best car ramps, stay tuned for tips on what to look for in a car ramp before you spend your hard-earned cash. 

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Finally, you’ll need to know your approach angle. This is the angle between the front bumper and where the tire meets the ground. Math is hard so here is a website that can help you figure it out. Just plug in the height of the bumper and length from the tire to the bumper and voila — approach angle calculated. Don’t worry, there are pictures to help you out. 

Once you have all the information, you’re ready to buy some ramps and make your oil changes that much easier. 

How do I stop car ramps from slipping? 

Most ramps will stay put while you’re driving up them thanks to an antislip surface on the bottom. However, you may still experience slippage, especially if you have a smooth concrete garage floor. To mitigate sliding, use them on the flattest ground possible. You can also try placing the ramps on nonslip padding or bracing the ramps against a two-by-four placed horizontally and held in place with concrete blocks or other heavy objects. Heck, you can even use duct tape. No matter what you do, we recommend having a spotter to keep on eye things for you. 

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