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The vehicle should be level and safely supported on jack stands, or with the front tires driven up and parked on
metal ramps.
Most, if not all, of today’s cars do not have a separate chassis or frame. Instead, the body and chassis
are combined in a unibody construction. You must take care in jacking a new vehicle to avoid
damaging it. The owner’s or shop manual will identify the places underneath the vehicle where it is
safe to place a jack. If you are not sure, ask a qualified mechanic for your make and model vehicle.