The 10 Tools Every DIY Mechanic Needs
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You don’t need a professional workshop to work on your car - but you do need the right tools. With these ten items, you can do brakes, suspension, engines, gearboxes and servicing safely and efficiently.
The Essential Toolkit
1. Socket Set (1/2” Drive)
This is your main workhorse.
Used for:
- Wheel nuts
- Suspension bolts
- Engine mounts
- Gearboxes
A chrome-vanadium socket set can handle real torque without cracking.
2. Ratchet & Extensions
Lets you reach bolts:
- Deep inside engine bays
- Under dashboards
- Behind components
3. Spark Plug Socket
Normal sockets crack ceramic plugs.
A spark plug socket grips the plug safely.
4. Universal Joint
Lets sockets turn corners and reach awkward angles.
5. Adjustable Wrench
Perfect for:
- Hose fittings
- Fuel lines
- Odd-sized nuts
6. Grease Gun
Essential for:
- Ball joints
- Bearings
- Universal joints
- Steering components
A greased vehicle lasts longer and drives better.
7. Vernier Caliper
Measure:
- Bolt diameters
- Shaft sizes
- Brake disc thickness
- Bushings
It eliminates guesswork.
8. Screwdriver Set
Flat, Phillips, long and stubby - every car uses all of them.
9. Pliers
For:
- Clips
- Hoses
- Wires
- Gripping and cutting
10. Toolbox
Protects your tools and saves time - nothing is worse than searching for a missing socket.
What This Kit Lets You Do
With this set you can:
- Replace brakes
- Fix suspension
- Change belts
- Service engines
- Repair bodywork
This kit pays for itself fast.