A quick look at the instruction manual is recommended in order to know that before the use of at least 7 pumping movements to distribute the hydraulic fluid at a dissolved screw are necessary or at least recommended.
Lifting is much faster, easier and with less effort than with any original crank-lift, therefore the purchase price is absolutely worth it for me. The lifter then travels with increasing altitude slightly toward the car, which is also clear and when lowering back. This requires that the ground is reasonably flat, little stones are there still no problem, at paving the small wheels can, however, easily reach their limits - caution is necessary here.
The hub height is absolutely sufficient for a "normal" car. The car is kept safe, but additional security is advisable anyway. At the upper disc I can not find anything negative, I have used the spaces provided on the vehicle floor and am coped well without additional support.
The lowering of the car requires some sense, as noted already in some other reviews, but not later than the second tire no problem at all, if one is not complete Grobmotoriker. An almost any smooth lowering is feasible.
Due to the significant relief when changing a wheel, I consider this jack as successful purchase. It is for the price absolutely OK - I do not think you can get something better in this price range (if you find anything else).