Mechanics Creeper...Where to get one

Shoe Lover

I'm looking to get himself a mechanics creeper for Christmas so he won't be lying on the cold concrete anymore. I need one that is fairly low to the ground because it needs to fit underneath a Sprinter. Any suggestions? I've had a look on a few websites, but none of the descriptions seem to include height from the ground.

Thanks

johnayo

Shoe Lover wrote: »

I'm looking to get himself a mechanics creeper for Christmas so he won't be lying on the cold concrete anymore. I need one that is fairly low to the ground because it needs to fit underneath a Sprinter. Any suggestions? I've had a look on a few websites, but none of the descriptions seem to include height from the ground.

Thanks

Pop into a motor factors. Most will be stocking some form of creeper. You will get an idea of what to look out for.

Nissan doctor

You can get a cheap one in Halfords. I've had mine a few years and its still going strong.

Shoe Lover

johnayo wrote: »

Pop into a motor factors. Most will be stocking some form of creeper. You will get an idea of what to look out for.

Ok, will try that, thanks. Any idea how much one costs? I want to get him a good one!

jhud

Try halfords i got the kit of creeper axel stands and jack at i think €60 on sale used it a few times now. all good.

OldmanMondeo

We had some goods ones we sold of at a special about 2 months ago, If I think of it I will check when back in work tomorrow and see if we still have them.

b318isp

Lidl have them at the mo.

jhud

This is the kit i got

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_241361_langId_-1_categoryId_212549

also they have lots of other deals so check out the website you can also check stocks for different stores and reserve.

Shoe Lover

jhud wrote: »

This is the kit i got

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_241361_langId_-1_categoryId_212549

also they have lots of other deals so check out the website you can also check stocks for different stores and reserve.

Thanks! I saw that one on the website. I think he already has the other bits. Would the axle stands take the weight of a large van?

Shoe Lover

b318isp wrote: »

Lidl have them at the mo.

I don't see them in their brochure

colm_mcm

They do alright, they came in weeks ago but plenty left

OldmanMondeo

OldmanMondeo wrote: »

We had some goods ones we sold of at a special about 2 months ago, If I think of it I will check when back in work tomorrow and see if we still have them.

Checked today, all sold. Could have gotten it for 40 plus vat. 2 ton unit.

OldmanMondeo

OldmanMondeo wrote: »

Checked today, all sold. Could have gotten it for 40 plus vat. 2 ton unit.

2 ton creepers? Must be fairly fat mechanics up your way :pac:

Shoe Lover

OldmanMondeo wrote: »

Checked today, all sold. Could have gotten it for 40 plus vat. 2 ton unit.

Ah thanks very much for looking for me

I actually got one on Amazon! I went into the local Motor Factors on Monday night and they had one but wanted 75euro for it :eek: And I'm pretty sure that was excluding the VAT. But I took all the details off him and looked and got one for less than half the price! Hope it is the right one! Felt a bit bad for not shopping local but I couldn't justify that price.

BostonB

Could you not simply make one for that money?

Shoe Lover

BostonB wrote: »

Could you not simply make one for that money?

I wouldn't be the best person to trust with a welder

BostonB

I was thinking more of a sheet of marine plywood some padding and wheels.

colm_mcm

Or screw some castors to your back

Guy:Incognito

I picked up this one http://www.diy.com/nav/build/motoring-workshop-tools/access-lifting/creepers/Torq-40-Inch-Plastic-Creeper-11377522 a few weeks back. Good and sturdy. Think it was about €25 here.

Shoe Lover

Thanks very much, I got sorted in the end! Hopefully it is the right type