Tools You May Need to Repair Your Car

Let's talk about some tools you will need when repairing your car. Where do I get them, and what do I need? These are good questions. If you are doing basic things, oil change, air filters, wipers, then a basic hand tool kit would be fine when doing these type of repairs. By this I mean, wrenches, sockets, ratchets, and extensions. Also some screwdrivers both phillips and flat heads too. Where to get them can be up to you. Your local automotive store or home improvement store sell some basic tools like this. They are usually in kits or sets. Power tools or air tools are one of those if you are going to use it a lot questions. Well again if you are doing the basics, then no, you do not need these right now. Remember your just starting out, no need to go crazy. Keep the repairs simple.

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What about a tool box? Well if you have a lot of tools already, then chances are you have a box of some sort. The cases (if they come in one) the tools came in would be fine for now. But, as you start to get more tools, then yes look into something. No need to go all out here either. Most technicians who work on cars for a living have some massive boxes, I still do. These can cost a pretty penny. You do not need one of these, just keep it simple.

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Wrenches come in different sizes, from metric to standard. The best thing I can say here is get both. You never know what type of bolts will come up when repairing. Standard size sets are 1/4, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16 and 7/8 in. As were metric size sets are 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22mm. Get a set which has combination wrenches. These have a boxed end and an open end, and are usually the basic wrench. If you find you need a different size while doing the repair, not in the set. Just get that certain wrench size. No need to get a set that has it in it.

Sockets, ratchets, and extensions can come in a set or tool kit too, usually there all in one box. The thing to look for here would be different ratchet heads. There are a few different sizes here 1/4, 3/4, and 1/2inch's. The littlest size 1/4in. is for like interior trim repairs, or small bolts. The 3/4in. size is more the size you are going to use often. Under trays, filter boxes, repairs like these you will want to use the 3/4in. size. Try not to use the 1/4in. on these; you will end up breaking them. The 1/2in. stuff are going to be the big bolts, like suspension and tires. The socket sizes will depend on the set or kit you get. They will most likely be the same sizes as the wrenches but, with the different ratchet head usages. The extensions come in handy when you can not reach a bolt or nut. You just place the extension between the socket you need and the ratchet head.

Screwdrivers come in different sizes. They can range from large phillps head to small one, same with the standard or straight head ones. They also make a all in one screwdriver that has change-able heads, so you do not need several pairs. I would recommend not getting an all in one, unless it is for around the house use. You will sometimes need the leverage of a single size to remove screws.

Stay within your budget here. You can go crazy with all the different types of tools out there. If you do not have the money, ask around. I am sure a good friend will lend you some tools. Try to get tools that you will use often when doing repairs. They will be worth the money in the long run.

Tools You May Need to Repair Your Car
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