Preventable Injuries

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A car dangerously supported by only a jack in a home garage, highlighting the risks of DIY car maintenance without proper safety equipment.

DIY car projects often fail due to dangerous jack-only support.

Since 2000, around 120 Australians have died from DIY car maintenance accidents, with hundreds more hospitalized from preventable injuries, according to the ACCC .

Scott Ramirez·June 3, 2026