Hi Cory,

    If you buy a 20 ton press you will have enough power to do most of the
automotive work you will need to do. You want to be careful of the discount
house junk, as the jacks wont last long. Another thing you need to add to
you cost of your project. The cost of the press tools! The press may or may
not come with a press plate, and that is about all. Just about every job you
start to do will require different press tools, to hold the part, keeping it
from being damaged, and to do the work. Plus the universal tools you can buy
from say Snap-on, most likely wont work on the special Volkswagen jobs. When
the dust settles your will spend close to a $1000.00 retail for a medium
power press and tools. Plus don't forget the burlap bag, or piece of heavy
canvas sheet! Just kidding, always wrap your work with something to catch
the ballistic shrapnel keeping it from hitting you!
    How often are you going to need a press. Ours may go a week or more and
never get used, and we are working five days a week. So on a $$$$$$ basis,
by the time you buy the press, and the $pecial tools, for one time use, you
may be better off $ending the work out.
    I'm not trying to discourage you but just a heads up. Good luck.

Howard