My first time changing shocks\struts watched a few youtube videos on how to do it, then decided to buy this tool, am I ever glad I did! As long as you are somewhat mechanically inclined then you should have no problems with this tool. Takes a little figuring out how to adjust properly for your spring (rears required different approach than fronts) but once compressed properly I felt very safe using this. Was half the price of the high quality ones that required you to manually tighten with a wrench! and in my opinion much safer! And easier for sure! Only found 1 video on Youtube by "Redneck" showing this tool in use he liked it and I agree. Buy this and you won't be disappointed! High quality!