clumber Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 I'm looking at buying a creeper as I'm tired of lying on a board under the motor. Anyone have any experience with them? Are the moulded plastic jobs better or worse than the padded types? Are they worth it? Not bothered about a named brand or bells and whistles just something that does what it says on the tin and is good value. Regards, C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 I've got an el-cheapo padded one. Needs a good garage floor to work smoothly. It also converts to a stool, which I use more for doing, e.g. brakes. Honestly, these days I prefer to use a carpet offcut to lie underneath the car.. Though, I'm usually working on Land Rovers, which have decent ground clearance so I can use the carpet and not have to jack it up*. *Goes without saying, but nevertheless....Use axle stands....always!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 21 minutes ago, udderlyoffroad said: I've got an el-cheapo padded one. Needs a good garage floor to work smoothly. It also converts to a stool, which I use more for doing, e.g. brakes. Honestly, these days I prefer to use a carpet offcut to lie underneath the car.. Though, I'm usually working on Land Rovers, which have decent ground clearance so I can use the carpet and not have to jack it up*. *Goes without saying, but nevertheless....Use axle stands....always!! Carpet or creeper, If I were to get under a motor now, it would take me forever to get back up! 👎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Every one I have seen was just a bit too flimsy, but the padded type seemed easier to work on. As has been said - you need a very smooth surface to work on - I can't fit a car in my garage and my drive isn't smooth enough. I use one of the Gym mats from Aldi - works fine. panoma1 - I know that feeling. I keep a seat / box next to where i am working - just to provide somewhere to rest my hand on, when getting up. I did think or making a car creeper with rollers or larger wheels. The ones I have seen have always had very small wheels / castors, which tend to easily stick on a rough surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 I have always used saved cardboard boxes flattened and thrown away when dirty or wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 53 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: I have always used saved cardboard boxes flattened and thrown away when dirty or wet. excactly what i use/used..........they are nice and slippy..................gud call dave.....................................im orn my 2nd glass as wd spake........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 But can you spare the brain cells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) Cardboard is great and keeps you warm. Any spills get soaked up. I been using offcut of cushion vinyl, with music on I was tempted to start break dancing. Then thought I'm likely to break something in me if I did. Edited September 22, 2019 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 13 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: But can you spare the brain cells? i lost em wen i want to the tolet this munig........theyaal cam out in 1 go........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Pillock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: I have always used saved cardboard boxes flattened and thrown away when dirty or wet. +1, have also used square carpet samples but they always end up dirty and disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 another plus one for cardboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Nowadays I just 'creep' along to a Friend's garage and pay him to service/MoT it ! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 I use an sgs creeper. They only really work on smooth floor due to the small wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneshot1979 Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 https://youtu.be/1cNSfuBAApI Got given one of these as a gift for site work. Looked gimmicky but is actually very handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumber Posted September 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 Cheers all for your replies. Never occurred to me to use cardboard, could be the best thing britpart have put their name to and save me a few quid. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 4 hours ago, clumber said: Cheers all for your replies. Never occurred to me to use cardboard, could be the best thing britpart have put their name to and save me a few quid. 👍 its nice and slippy..............i often did a bit of break dancing under the old landy.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 5 hours ago, ditchman said: its nice and slippy..............i often did a bit of break dancing under the old landy.......... Should that be BRAKE dancing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 10 hours ago, clumber said: Cheers all for your replies. Never occurred to me to use cardboard, could be the best thing britpart have put their name to and save me a few quid. 👍 If it’s Britpart cardboard it probably won’t work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 12 minutes ago, Westley said: Should that be BRAKE dancing ? oooohhhhh very drowl.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 On 22/09/2019 at 22:43, SpringDon said: I use an sgs creeper. They only really work on smooth floor due to the small wheels. +1 its all down to the rubbish little plastic wheels on the ones you buy from Halfords and the like. Buy some HD decent wheels and a bit of 18mm ply and make your own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdadphil Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Aldi special fwiw cheers https://www.aldi.co.uk/2-in-1-car-creeper-%26-seat/p/020751298051100?utm_source=Aldi&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=Header&utm_campaign=OSDEmail30092019_A&sap-outbound-id=8703D2B0B4B5B67B947471876D39E7B9B2B135EA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 hour ago, gdadphil said: Aldi special fwiw cheers https://www.aldi.co.uk/2-in-1-car-creeper-%26-seat/p/020751298051100?utm_source=Aldi&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=Header&utm_campaign=OSDEmail30092019_A&sap-outbound-id=8703D2B0B4B5B67B947471876D39E7B9B2B135EA That's the one I've got, as mentioned the 'seat mode' gets more use than 'creeper mode'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 ALDI selling them from Thursday with axel stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 I love my plastic moulded one. If you have a nice smooth garage floor the smaller the wheels and the closer to the floor you can get the more workspace you gain. Larger wheels and you just end up having to try and get the car higher and higher in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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