subject: How To Use A Garage Creeper [print this page] How many times have you relented and taken your car in to the mechanic just because the idea of sliding around on your back was more than a little unappealing? No one would fault you. Not only does lying in a pool of oil or grease make the task of auto repair uncomfortable (taking a toll on your body in the process), but it also increases the repair's level of difficulty exponentially.
Rather than take your car to a pro, why not just get the tools the pros use?
A garage creeper is perfect for anything that involves sliding in and out from under your vehicle. Unless youre one of the few to own your own personal lift, an automotive creeper is one of the handiest garage accessories youll ever buy. Designed for comfort and performance, a garage creeper is equipped with both an adjustable, padded headrest and a lumbar support bar. In addition, it keeps all your automotive tools close at hand and neatly organized in the built-in tool trays, saving you from jumping up and digging through your garage tool box just to retrieve that one hex socket. The frame is built for durability and constructed from lightweight steel tubing that comes in either a black or silver powder coat.
Far more than just a slab of plywood with some old wheels, an automotive creeper features six oversized urethane castors that provide smooth rolling through an individual shock-absorbing spring, cutting down on bone-jarring jolts that result from cracks and uneven pavement. Plus, the castors come in your choice of a red or blue finish and two of them include brakes, keeping you steady when youre on an incline or in an awkward position.
Another way to ensure a smooth roll across the floor is through the use of garage floor mats or garage floor tiles. They also provide the added benefit of protecting the pavement from oil spills and other fluids that can stain and be a hassle to clean up. Garage Floor Tiles are made from polypropylene and are therefore naturally resistant to grease, brake fluid, anti-freeze and other automotive chemicals. Theyre available in six colors and quickly snap together, floating right on the ground. Providing a similar level of protection against spills, garage floor mats are constructed from heavy-duty vinyl and feature the added plus of a 1-inch raised outer lip, containing hazardous liquids on the mat and keeping them from being tracked into your house. Both are easy cleaned with a wet/dry vacuum, squeegee or spray hose.
