Amalgamating tape is fantastic, I used it to get me home on a rally after splitting a rad hose on my SierraThere's a reason the AA patrols keep this stuff on board..
KRAKEN SELF AMALGAMATING TAPE
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Might be pricey, but it will cure (in an emergency) a split brake, clutch or coolant hose.
Awesome stuff.
very basic car tool set
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Agree with that philosophy
.. I realised I don't have a good torch too, or heavy gloves for using jack - maybe a given ?.
I carry jump leads too, and had carried spare halogen bulb with older car.
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Got that Bahco set myself, had it 15+ years I think and its served me very well.
There's a reason the AA patrols keep this stuff on board..
KRAKEN SELF AMALGAMATING TAPE
KRAKEN SELF AMALGAMATING TAPE at the lowest UK prices from Euro Car Parts UK’s No.1 for Car Accessories, Car Styling & Car Care. Buy today Online, In store or by Phone + Branches Nationwide – Next Day UK Free Delivery.
Might be pricey, but it will cure (in an emergency) a split brake, clutch or coolant hose.
Awesome stuff.
Not sure which is better but I keep a roll of proper duct tape in my vehicles - as in the stuff which is waterproof and doesn't lose adhesion if it gets wet (within reason).
I learnt to drive just under 40 years ago, everyone carried a toolkit back then and cars would always break down, usually on a round about. They’re so modern now and virtually any fault needs to be found by plugging in a computer.
AA membership, a wheel brace and screwdriver, the need for a spanner between drives is surely unheard of in modern vehicles
AA membership, a wheel brace and screwdriver, the need for a spanner between drives is surely unheard of in modern vehicles
Duct tape in any form isn't a patch (unintended pun) on Kraken tape.
I had a clutch slave hose split and Kraken held it until I got it home (60+ miles in traffic).
I carry a spare wheel, jack, wheel rench and socket, tyre inflator and jump pack. Charge that up every few months, check fluids regularly etc. If it's anything more than a flat, I'm calling for assistance. No chance of me fiddling with break lines etc.
main things I ever need are a real jack instead of the toys that come included with cars.
And a 1/2 inch breaker bar and the correct socket for the wheel nuts, plus a torque wrench to tighten the nuts properly.
I`m incredibly lucky though, my near 20 year old car almost never has any issues.
And a 1/2 inch breaker bar and the correct socket for the wheel nuts, plus a torque wrench to tighten the nuts properly.
I`m incredibly lucky though, my near 20 year old car almost never has any issues.
That’s one way to jinx yourself
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Have this exact set and it's one of my most used toolsets. Love it.
Have added a couple of other bahco sets on the back of it too.
What he said, I have the basic £20 kit and does everything it needs to! Its actually pretty decent kit!
Thought I'd bump the thread as I've been really impressed by Halfords today. Managed to strip some teeth on my ~14 year old 3/8 "advanced" ratchet whilst doing the brakes on my partner's car popped into store with it (no receipt after so long), and walked out 5 minutes later with a brand new one replacement, no questions asked!
I did sensibly pick up a 24" x 1/2" breaker bar while I was there too (turns out the previous gorilla managed to cross thread one of the bolts on the caliper carrier
)
Anyway, based on this, I would highly recommend their advanced tools with the lifetime warranty
I did sensibly pick up a 24" x 1/2" breaker bar while I was there too (turns out the previous gorilla managed to cross thread one of the bolts on the caliper carrier
)Anyway, based on this, I would highly recommend their advanced tools with the lifetime warranty