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Best Car Creeper Buying Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Car Creeper Weight Capacity<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Probably the most crucial element with any car creeper is going to be the weight capacity. If you’re a big guy and weigh upwards of 250lbs (or more), not getting a creeper with the appropriate weight capacity means it won’t hold up for long. Which can be dangerous if the creeper\u2019s wheels collapse on you while under a vehicle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, don’t forget it’s not just your weight that counts. If you’re holding a particular piece of equipment or motor part, that weight needs adding into the equation.<\/span><\/p>\n

It would make more sense to go for a creeper with a higher weight capacity than you think you need, better to be safe than sorry under a vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Car Creeper Material<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Next, I would say comes the creeper’s material because this also has a bearing on the weight capacity and the durability of the creeper.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plastic may seem sturdy, lightweight, and robust, but will it outlast a heavy-duty steel frame? Steel frames will be bulkier and weigh more, so moving them around will be more problematic, but they will more than likely outlast plastic in the long-run.<\/span><\/p>\n

The biggest single weakness of creepers is the casters. If they aren’t suitable quality materials and well-made, they will quickly snap or buckle and break. If the casters do break, are you able to buy extra to replace broken casters without having to replace the whole creeper?<\/span><\/p>\n

Car Creeper Comfort<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You can\u2019t overlook comfort; if your job is a full-time mechanic, you’re going to spend a lot of time on a creeper. Even part-time mechanics can still be on a creeper for a considerable time if you’re working on a long job.<\/span><\/p>\n

The steel-frame creepers tend to have fully padded decks where the plastic variety goes for a more ergonomic design. However, most plastic creepers do have a padded headrest which is very helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s challenging to find a padded creeper that is also contoured. So you’ll more than likely need to make a choice; one or the other.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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