TOP 10 TOOLS for every car enthusiast

My friends joke about me having a tool fetish. I definitely can watch a full breakdown of your toolbox. It’s always nice to know what tools i can buy to enjoy twice in my life.

2 things I’ve come to appreciate: Step drills; awesome to open up any hole size just a bit. Some garden hose on vice grips. Great for clamping off any soft hose like a radiator hose or fuel line.

I have been replacing a lot of suspension components lately. Dead-blow hammer, pry-bar, breaker bar, 3 jaw puller and press tools and torque wrenches.

I'm mostly a woodworker but this is the same: starting with a cheaper tool can show you if it's useful in your shop. If it's not, no big loss. If you find you're using a tool on a regular basis, it might make sense to upgrade to a better version.... usually when it breaks.

Crows foot spanners are also in impact grade too when all the leverage is needed too but have never had a normal one fail yet

You may not be able to sharpen those step style drill bits but if they became too blunt you can always grind them into a regular drill bit and give them a second life

Can you do a similar video on tools to avoid/ ones you eventually got rid of? I really enjoy trying to keep a minimal toolset but the world is full of tools that claim to solve problems

The screwdriver with socket on end is called nut drivers. With the hex key sockets the best tool is the 1/4" screwdriver which can make getting screws out quicker. For dash work the 450 mm long 1/4" extension makes life so much easier. They aren't common, one of the few tools I had to buy Stahl Wille brand.

I Would definitely be keen on a full toolbox tour, even a look over welding equipment and power tools.

If anyone reading this does Carpentry … the company, Tajima, that he mentions regarding the 1/4” bits… best chalk lines and caulking guns ever made. It’s insane how good they are relative to the standard.

Thanks for the tip on and adjustable AN wrench. I didn't know about the nut size differences. For brake stuff, I've grown to love my locking adjustable wrench. Stanley 85-610. They have smooth jaws. All the others that I've seen have serrated jays and they will gouge soft fittings. Good for holding things while grinding too.

I hit pause 5 times and put 5 tools, all for around a tenner, in my Amazon basket that I know are going to make my life better 😊👍

Adding on to the discussion about the Tajima sockets (if someone hasn't mentioned it) - you can get 1/4 socket adaptor bits to fit an impact driver. I picked up a set from Bunnings (I think they were Irwin branded) that included 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 socket adaptors. They're usually found in amongst the drill/driver bits I wouldn't trust them for anything high torque but they're super useful for assembling small stuff

I went out and almost immediately (after picking my jaw up off the floor) bought one of those radiator funnels after seeing it on your channel some years ago. Yes, they are amazing!

My favourite recent addition to my toolbox is hose clamp pliers. $40 and saves so many headaches if your car has the spring style clamps.

Flank drive spanners come in different hex offset to the angle of the handle too and a combination of inline and offset has been handy for bell housing bolts over the years. More so in tight conversions up against the firewall

Benny, Sydney Tools has those Drill bit sets in metric (Xtorque Brand), available in a couple different varieties, ie Colbolt, Ti coated etc.

Transmission mechanic here. My top 5 tools would be: Impact gun with a 3/8 socket adapter- makita is my brand, electric ratchet - I have Milwaukee and Matco, a good set of picks - anything with a lifetime warranty but I have snap on, flexible magnetic socket organizers - I have ezred. They really are convenient to move around while you work, Long shank, flex head, offset ratcheting wrenchs - mine are Platinum branded - I think they are sold under Mountain now, but Matco and Harbor Freight also have them. They are my favorite hand tool and one of the best investments in my tools box

Recently had to buy another rollcab because I ran out of room. Id love to see the tools you have modified or created to get certain jobs done. As a fellow mechanic myself, who works for an Auto sparky, I know youd have a few.

One of my favourites is the rivnut gun. Handy bit of gear.