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BASIC AUTOMOTIVE TOOLS

We understand you want to master your vehicle and be able to fix at least some not-too-serious repairs and maintenance along the way. To work on your vehicle you are going to need some basic automotive tools which includes

HAND WRENCHES -
By buying wrenches in set, you get more value for your mone

SOCKET WRENCHES
SCREWDRIVERS
PLIERS

LUG WRENCH
These socket wrench helps to loosen and tighten lug nuts


TORQUE WRENCH
To avoid screwing up it's settings, don't use a torque wrench to remove lug nuts. Use an impact wrench instead

DEAD BLOW MALLET
A few smacks from this hammer coupled with a little heat applied will loosen almost anything. They are designed to prevent marring metal surfaces

LATEX GLOVES
Regular reusable gloves get greasy and grimy and they are very difficult to clean. With latex gloves you get to work with clean gloves every single time

ZIP TIES
These handy tool helps you keep/bundle cables and wires together, away from hot and moving parts, they also help keep your work space tidy

DUCT TAPES
There are thousands of reasons you should always have a duct tape on your tool kit, they are just too useful

OIL FILTER WRENCH
For changing oil, one item you can't do without is an oil filter wrench, make sure the wrench is the correct size to fit the oil filter on your car




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