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items Are you A new mechanic? Tools every mechanic needs! I have been a heavy equipment mechanic for over 30 years and the are my favorite Amazing Tools you can find on Amazon and other places online that are very useful and great deals!
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Flashlights
Hand tools
Power tools
Shop Safety
Diagnostic Tools
Tools that help with very specific jobs.
Flashlights
To be a great mechanic you need to see what you are doing. Here are some Great lighting products!
A great flashlight that can illuminate wide areas and then focus with a quick lens change to help start fireplaces or campfires. One of my favorites!
SKYFIRE 1376 LED Rechargeable 2000 Lumen Tactical Flashlight Green
Hand tools
Tools can be expensive and account for a lot of debt for new mechanics. Here is some cost saving suggestions on Hand tools!
I really like this offset extension! It is perfect for tight and hard to reach places and supports all drive sizes (¼, 3/8 and ½ Inch) and is tough enough to use with power tools!
15" Offset Extension Wrench Set with Adapters
I have used this on 5 trucks so far. So easy to use and a lot easier than forks and hammers.
5pc Ball Joint Separator, Pitman Arm Puller, Tie Rod End Tool Set for Front End Service, Splitter Removal Kit (BL06)
TESMEN is hands down one of the greatest tool companies out there due to a combination of affordability and quality. This tool makes electrical work quick and easy and pays for itself with time saved very quickly!
TESMEN TWS-322 4-in-1 Wire Stripper & Voltage Detector
Are you just starting out and can't afford a $400 DMM? Then I recommend you check this multimeter from Tesmen out. Very affordable, durable and can do almost everything the much more expensive do. Top 10 list of tools every mechanic needs.
TM-510 Digital Multimeter 4000 Counts Green
I love tools that can give you a return on investment. This tool can actually show and prove to your customer they have water in their brake fluid and can help sell that brake flush. Can also be used by DIY enthusiasts who want to be able to test the...
KAIWEETS Brake Fluid Tester Pen with Alarm
Hose clamp pliers can save you busted knuckles, frustrations of other pliers slipping off the clamp and the lock on this one can free up both hands for stubborn and stuck hoses! this is the one I use!
Radiator Hose Clamp Pliers - Corrosion-Resistant, Non-Slip, Ratchet Lock
The importance of an infrared thermometer in a mechnics toolkit cannot be overstated. It is one of the most useful diagnostic tools you will ever have. Can check cylinders for misfires, wheel ends for brake issues, the effeciency of coolers. You need...
Kizen Infrared Temp Gun -58F to 1112F
Visibility is key. As a technician you need to be able to see in some very dark, awkward and tight spaces. This kit help you do all of that at a very affordable price and is from a brand that I have purchased multiple products from and like!
EWK 5 Pcs Telescoping Magnetic Pick Up Tool Kit
Electrical connectors and panels on Modern vehicles can be difficult to remove without damaging components and connectors. A set of tools like this will enable you to fix problems without creating new ones.
3PCS Electrical Disconnect Pliers for Cars
Need a basic set of hand tools but don’t have tool truck money yet? Or maybe your professional tools set is at the shop and you need something convenient for home. This set is affordable, storeable and affordable.
Prostormer 240-Piece Mechanic Tool Set
Torque wrenches are critical for doing the job right. Digital ones are really nice to have but can be very expensive. This is a good qulaity Dewalt with a decent price tag!
DEWALT 1/2 In Drive Digital Torque Wrench
Power tools
The best power tools at the best prices! If it's on this list I own or have owned it!
Perfect small portable tire inflator. No more waiting in line at tire shops or throwing money in air machines!
Portable Tire Inflator 150 PSI Cordless Pump
This electric ratchet wrench is my best seller as a TikTok Shop affiliate. That is due to it's incredibly long battery life, not overpowering the user but still capable of over 45 ft lbs of torque. The light is pretty cool also. The kit comes with tw...
3/8" Cordless Electric Ratchet Wrench Kit 18V
Acme Tools has great tools at great prices. If you work on big stuff sometimes that ½" Dr doesn't cut it. Go big or go home with this ¾" Dr Electric Impact!
DEWALT 20V MAX XR 3/4 Inch Impact Wrench with Hog Ring (Bare Tool)
Shop Safety
Staying safe at work is everyone's responsibility! Here are some items that help keep you in one piece and healthy.
If you work in a small shop or garage or even are renting a cabin with a fireplace carbon monoxide is the silent and deadly killer. Having a portable detector like this one can literally save your life!
AGT-2309 Portable CO Detector, Rechargeable
I love these gloves, keeps hands warm but not sweaty hot, keeps all kinds of fluid off your hands and can be washed off under the sink when done. Best part for mechanics is that you can still use touchscreens while wearing them!
Waterproof Winter Work Gloves, Touchscreen, XL
Nothing is more dangerous than shop floor clutter. Air hoses, extension cords and tools on the ground are all accidents waiting to happen. These Gator Magnetic hooks have incredibly strong magnets that can support a great deal of weight yet are easy ...
GATOR MAGNETICS MIDI 4in 25lb Magnetic Hooks 3pk
Diagnostic Tools
It is hard to fix things if you can't find the root cause of a problem. Diagnostic tools can help you do that and here are a few of my favorites!
New mechanics don't have unlimited funds but still need something capable of doing basic tests and diagnostics. Topdon makes very capable tools at a very good price which is why this is my recomendation for new technicians. Very good scan tool.
TOPDON AD600S OBD2 Scanner & Code Reader
Tools that help with very specific jobs.
These are tools that are extremely useful doing very specific jobs.
When you are doing a job on disc brakes the last thing you want is the caliper hanging from the brake line or removing that line with no need to. These hangars will support the weight of the caliper while you work on the rotor or other brake componen...
2PCS Brake Caliper Hanger Tool with Rubber Tips