Tools for common repair jobs

If you stop by the ‘Helpful Knowledge‘ section of the website, we outline some of the most common core things you need to know in order to even start working on your car. Now, if you don’t have any sort of knowledge about the tools used in some of those common repair functions this list will help you get started.

Here is a list of some of the most common maintenance items you will need to know when working on your car. If you click a link it will jump to that section so you can see what tools you will need for that particular maintenance job.

• Starter Tools – Traveling
• Starter Tools – Apprentice
• Oil Change Tools
• Tire Tools
• Disc Brake Tools

Starter Tools – Traveling

Craftsman 154 pc. Mechanics Tool Set

Craftsman 26 in. Tool Box

Magna Cart Hand Truck

Starter Tools – Apprentice

Craftsman 187 pc. Mechanics Tool Set

Craftsman 6 Drawer Roll Away Tool Box

Craftsman 10 pc. Air Tool Set

Oil Change Tools

Typical Oil Wrench

Filter Insert Wrench

Strap Oil Wrench

Three Legged Oil Wrench

Metric Ratchet & Assorted Socket Size
(For removing Drain Plugs)

Funnel

Tire Tools

Tire Pressure Gauge

Tire Pressure Chuck

Tire Depth Gauge

Disc Brake Tools

Brake Caliper Compressor

Brake Pad Thickness Gauges

Torx Sockets

Locating / purchasing tools for your automotive repairs

Now you know the tools, but where can you buy them, and what is a good price to pay? Well, here’s what you need to know.

Today there are many varieties of tools and tool companies, almost too many to choose from. There are tools for the career automotive technician and there are tools for someone just starting out. If you’re in the market for a basic starter set of tools you can check out some of the following websites. It is these sites were you will find the same product photos that we have displayed above.

Check out Sears tools they have lots of great deals, including a 154 piece tool set regularly $149.99 on sale for $99.99. This is a great deal on socket sets and wrenches already organized in standard and metric sizes as a kit. This site is very user friendly and easy to find specific tools by using the search.
The four main tool websites that offer specialty tools and great monthly specials with an opportunity to come to you at your work place are:

Sears tools
Snap-on tools
Mac tools
Matco tools