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Tips for Lifting a Car with a Sports Suspension

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra H - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Checks and maintenance

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If your car has a particularly low sports suspension or has attachments on the sills, here’s a simple tip on how to lift the car for repairs or maintenance. Position a standard hydraulic jack under the sill to lift the car a few inches.

Now, get a thick and sturdy block of wood or a large stone to place under the wheel lifted off the ground. Lower the car so that the wheel rests on the wooden, metal, or stone support.

Reposition the jack in a more central location under the car and lift it again to the optimal height for placing the axle stand.


Updated on 12 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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