Parts & accessories

Support stands for vehicles

Unsafe or incorrectly used vehicle support stands can cause serious injury or death. Make sure you use support stands that meet the mandatory safety standard.

Damaged or incorrectly used motor vehicle recovery straps can cause serious injury or death. Make sure you use the appropriate recovery strap for the job and that it meets the mandatory safety standard.

Ramps for motor vehicles

Portable vehicle ramps can cause serious injury or death if they're poor quality or used incorrectly. Make sure you use ramps that meet the mandatory safety standard.

Vehicle jacks

Jacks are designed to raise a vehicle such as a car, caravan or trailer. Raising vehicles with a jack can be hazardous if not done correctly.

Trolley jacks

People risk serious injury or death when using unsafe trolley jacks. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and only use trolley jacks that meet the mandatory safety standard.

Tinted headlight covers

Tinted headlight covers affect the ability of road users to see a car, as well as impairing the driver's ability to see when driving in the dark. Tinted headlight covers that restrict more than fifteen percent of a headlight’s beams are banned in Australia.

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Support stands for vehicles

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