Tools for working on the car

[griffo_001]

Hammer

Yes, make sure you have plenty of Subtle Persuasion Devices And some good Leavers (Screwdrivers) I have lots of blunt screwdrivers because I brought cheap rubbish

As has been mentioned, Halfrauds Professional Series are pretty good I've jumped on their Torque Wrenches before (Land Rovers are stubborn )

 

[danza]

Looks like you're just missing some tie wraps to me. And maybe a bigger hammer just to be on the safe side

A big hammer is essential. A rubber mallet would probably be a good thing to have too.

Halfords trolley jacks are excellent, as are their non-folding axle stands, and well worth a purchase imo.

 

[danza]

Yes, make sure you have plenty of Subtle Persuasion Devices And some good Leavers (Screwdrivers) I have lots of blunt screwdrivers because I brought cheap rubbish

As has been mentioned, Halfrauds Professional Series are pretty good I've jumped on their Torque Wrenches before (Land Rovers are stubborn )

Why on earth would you jump on a torque wrench?!

I recommend Halfords trolley jacks and non-folding axle stands. A rubber matter is quite useful too.

 

[Sukh]

Breaker bars were invented for a reason.

 

[Matt82]

and pry bars... instead of breaking your favourite screwdriver!

i wonder if the lifetime warrenty on my screw drivers covers snapping the tip off trying to pry with it

 

[therealnerd2]

Edit: Clarke also sell a 12v car battery impact wrench for undoing wheel nuts. I wouldn't use it to do anything up but it is very very useful for undoing siezed bolts (and is pretty cheap). http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cir13c-1-2in-impact-wrench-kit-12v

This is my favourite tool. Working on older cars, rusted bolts is always the problem.

 

[Matt82]

that clarke 12v has made my life better whevener ive had to get a flywheel off. big torque on a rotating object... well stick the 12v impact thing on and youre done.

 

[Firestar_3x]

Depends on the jobs you want to do, i've spent quite a bit of money on tools in the past 5 years, in addition to the above ideas i've found my Dremel to come in super handy.

 

[gbradders123]

12v clarke thing seems pretty cheap, surely it doesnt last more than a few minutes?

decent set of spanners and sockets are vital, then its whatever needed for the job your doing! Takes years to build up a decent tool set, air guns save a lot of time, decent jacks, ramps, axle stands, makes life a bit easier if you can get under the car easy.

 

[Matt82]

ive had mine for about three years.