Let’s face it. Working on our cars and trucks is a love-hate relationship. The feeling you get after changing the oil, replacing brake pads, or waxing your car is great. The problem is that if you don’t have the right tools, and work on your car or truck can be frustrating, uncomfortable, and even dangerous. There are certain auto tools everyone should have and others that it simply makes more sense to borrow or rent. Here we go over the items which every novice and professional mechanic should have in their repertoire. We will do our best to continuously update based on feedback we’ve received.
Buffing or polishing (the terms mean the same) a car used to be a job only professional detailers could do correctly. When polishing, you’re essentially smoothing out the surface of your vehicle by removing a thin layer of clear coat (clear layer on top of paint). This is done to remove deep stains, oxidization, and … Read more
It’s not exactly a product on the top of a person’s wish list but a decent oil drain pan makes the oil change process of capturing and recycling or disposing of old oil much easier. The best oil drain pan will be large enough to tackle the biggest vehicle you own, and is built with a way … Read more
Automotive OBD2 scanners and car code readers are the easiest and least expensive ways to find out why your engine light is on and get it to turn off. Even the best car code reader under $50 will give you the same basic information you’d get from the dealer or an auto repair shop, and … Read more
Garage floor containment mats are designed to protect the surface of your garage floor so you’re not always dealing with damage or staining from snow, mud, water, or oil and other car fluid stains. As an added bonus, they contain spills, which when close enough, protects your walls and objects stored on the floor. To … Read more
Spark plugs are a vital part of any combustion motor, and they’re also one that will wear out in time. While you can technically use a normal deep well socket to remove spent plugs, there’s a good chance you’ll damage good plugs. Instead, you should always use a spark plug socket when working with these … Read more
During a one-year study period, 4,822 people were treated in emergency rooms due to floor jack failure. Isn’t that reason enough for every home mechanic to get the best jack stands they can afford? When you shop for jack stands, you need to look at a few things… weight capacity for a set of two, … Read more
Torque wrenches are most often used in automotive applications, but can also be applied in tasks where a certain amount of torque is required on a bolt or nut. Knowing how these tools work and selecting the best ones for your tool chest can be a very rewarding endeavor. The following guide is designed to … Read more
Chances are, you’ve never heard of a torque stick. These handy tools are an important addition to your collection when speed and accuracy are needed. Often referred to as a torque limiting extension, torque sticks may quickly become your best friend. What is a Torque Stick? These tools literally resemble an extension for your impact … Read more
When you do a lot of your own car repair, maintenance, or restoration, there’s nothing more helpful than investing in a good car lift. Unfortunately, most of the automotive lift reviews out there only cover commercial lifts so deciding on the best car lift for your home garage can be a challenge. Below you’ll find … Read more
Polishing and waxing your car can be a total pain, but the benefits are undeniable. From the factory, the only thing protecting your car’s paint from the elements is a thin layer of clear coat. Just normal driving and outdoor parking can place a heavy burden on the clear coat and it typically doesn’t take … Read more
