Best Mechanics' Creeper for 2022

While not quite as posh as its Pro counterpart below, the $30 savings here with the Creepex FastBack makes it the best choice overall. Lay yourself down in this mechanic's creeper and you're not only comfortable and relaxed, but you have unparalleled stability. The three-wheel design means you can only move in one direction or rotate, which takes a little getting used to. But, it means you can lean on that stuck bolt without sending yourself flying across the garage floor. The big caster wheels for easy movement also cruise over cracks and air hoses, while you can choose two ride heights to ensure your ground clearance is as low as possible. And this plastic creeper has a heavy-duty 500-pound weight capacity. When you're through, an optional wall mount keeps this thing out of the way. 

You knew there was something coming from Harbor Freight, right? This Pittsburgh Automotive mechanic creeper option looks awfully similar to the Gearwrench option, and isn't as comfortable, nor are its castors of the same quality. But it sure is easier on the wallet, and it comes with a padded headrest for added comfort when you're under your vehicle and features a 300-pound weight capacity.

I hate to use a cliche, but this is truly the Cadillac of creepers. The Creepex FastBack Pro car creeper offers all the comfort and stability of the base FastBack, but here you get magnetic bolt-holding hubcaps and even rechargeable lights in addition to the padded headrest. Not cheap, but buy once cry once, right?

GearWrench has managed something impressive: It's created a comfortable plastic creeper that's also smooth-rolling with a low-profile design. The slender bits of EVA back and headrest padding are just cushy enough, while the magnetic tool tray and bolt tray on either side ensure things are right where you need them. The six, three-inch caster wheels offer the right blend of ride-height and smoothness, while the one-piece frame design means this vehicle creeper feels damn-near bulletproof.

Need a foldable creeper that doubles as a seat? Look no further than the Z Creeper from Pro-Lift. It looks like a traditional padded creeper with a beefy steel frame, but with a quick fold it turns into a basic creeper seat. It's perfect for scooting around and swapping wheels as a mechanics seat, then folding flat so that you can go chase after that one lug nut that rolled under the car. It's relatively thick, so not the best if you're dealing with limited space, but I do love it when a tool does the job of two things.