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The Tools I Actually Use Every Day as an Automotive Diagnostic Technician - My Honest Workshop Checklist
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items I personally use these tools in my workshop not what a brand told me to recommend, not what looks good on a shelf. Every item on this list has earned its place through daily use on real vehicles. From the multimeter I reach for on every electrical di...
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Diagnostic & Measuring Tools
Milwaukee Power Tools
Specialty Hand Tools
Sockets, Sets & Pry Bars
Diagnostic & Measuring Tools
The tools that tell me what is actually wrong with a vehicle before I touch a single fastener. Getting the diagnosis right saves time on every job.
I reach for first on any electrical diagnosis job. Blue Point is the professional grade not a cheap unit that gives inconsistent readings when you need accuracy most. I bought this recently and it has already become one of the most used tools in my w...
Blue Point Multimeter - Amazon.com
I love how compact/ light it is and the power.It is powerful enough to replace all other impact.With up to 1,627 Nm of fastening torque and 2,170 Nm of nut-busting torque when paired w/ FORGE™ 6.0Ah Battery.. At only 193mm in overall length the M18FHIW2F120 offers improved access in tight spaces.....
M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless High Torque 1/2 in ...
I like this because there are three color codes therefore it is easy to identify the whether need to change the brake or not. The flat point of that tool will be easily enter through the caliper hole therefore it is easy to measure the brake. A simpl...
Endeavour ET2117 Brake Lining Thickness Gauge - Supercheap Auto
The inspection tool that has changed how quickly I can diagnose certain engine problems. The 5mm camera head reaches into glow plug holes, injector ports and areas of the engine that are completely inaccessible any other way. The 4.3" rotatable scree...
Milwaukee M12 Inspection Camera - Amazon.com
A professional grade scan tool that goes significantly deeper than consumer-level OBD readers. Live data streaming, full system scanning across all modules, and the ability to read and clear codes across a wide range of vehicle makes this is what sep...
Autophix Australia - Buy Obd2 Scanner Online Car Diagnostic Tool Vehicle Code Reader Australia Wide
This is the brake tool you didn’t know yoy needed.If you’re fighting stubborn caliper piston, stop wasting time.This 360 swing ratchet press tool makes it effortless.Whether it’s single, dual even quad piston setup it spreads evenly without damaging ...
Ratchet Disc Brake Caliper Piston Spreader Separator Pad Press ...
If you work on European cars, interiors or even new Toyotas, then you already known torx are everywhere.This right here is the 34 piece master torx socket set and it covers everything from T6 al the way to T70, including tamper proof these are made f...
SWANLAKE 34-Piece Torx Bit Socket Set
This is the difference between fighting a job and getting it done fast, every car has different fasteners, Phillips, flathead, torqus and if you don’t have the right tool, you’re either stripping or wasting time searching. This is the 124 piece magne...
124-piece Magnetic Set With Plastic Racking Precision Screwdrivers ...
Milwaukee Power Tools
The brand I trust most in my workshop. Every tool here is something I use personally not tested once, but reached for every single day.
The cordless ratchet that changed how I work in tight engine bays. Weightless, compact and genuinely powerful up to 47Nm of torque and 250 RPM with a variable speed trigger so you have full control. The REDLITHIUM battery lasts through a full working...
M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 3/8 in. Ratchet (Tool ...
I love how compact, light it is and the powerful enough to replace every other impact in my workshop. 305Nm of nut-busting torque in a 114mm tool length it gets into spaces where bigger impacts simply cannot fit. The 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL gives you the precision to avoid...
MILWAUKEE TOOL M18 FUEL 3/8" Compact ImpactWrench w ...
I personally use this because it is weightless, easy to handle, and it fits any work. When a fastener will not move this is what ends the argument. Up to 2,170Nm of nut-busting torque paired with the FORGE 6.0Ah battery, and still only 193mm in overa...
M12 12V Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8 in. Ratchet (Tool-Only)
Four pry bars covering every prying job that comes up in a working workshop. The I-beam design gives serious strength without unnecessary bulk and the hammer-ready strike cap lets you drive the bar into position when a component is really stuck. I us...
Milwaukee Pry Bar Set (4-Piece) 48-22-9214 - The Home Depot
Specialty Hand Tools
The specific tools that make certain jobs possible. These earn their place by solving problems that nothing else handles properly.
I spent years using screwdrivers to get panels off scratching trim, snapping clips, making extra work for myself. This trim removal set fixed all of that. Every tool in the set has a specific purpose and once you know which one to reach for, removing...
Trim Removal Tool - Amazon.com
I bought this for CV joint work and it does the job properly adjustable jaw handles a wide range of clamp sizes and the chrome molybdenum steel holds up without flexing under pressure. The precision close on the boot strap is clean every time. A spec...
Cv Boot Clamp Tool - Amazon.com
I bought this for a specific job and have used it regularly since. The kind of tool that seems unnecessary until the job requires it and then you are very glad you have it. The companion to the adjustable clamp tool specifically for earless type clam...
Cv Boot Clamp Pliers Earless - Amazon.com
I use in my workshop every single day for jobs that have nothing to do with why most people think of pliers — reaching into tight spaces, holding small components while I work, bending wire and clip retainers. A good set of long nose pliers is one of...
Long Nose Pliers - Amazon.com
Sockets, Sets & Pry Bars
The daily foundation of any serious workshop toolkit. I reach for these more than anything else.
These are the sockets I pair with my M18 high torque impact and they handle it without any issue. Forged impact steel, 6-point design and stamped markings that actually stay readable after heavy use unlike cheaper sockets where the numbers wear off w...
Milwaukee Shockwave 1/2 in. drive Metric 6 Point Impact Rated ...
The set I reach for on the majority of everyday fastening jobs. The 90-tooth ratchet gives 4-degree arc swing which gets into tight spaces that a standard ratchet cannot manage. The spark plug socket with the rubber retainer is a detail I appreciate ...
3/8 in. Drive Metric Ratchet and Socket Mechanics Tool Set (32-Piece)
I reach the smaller drive set for on lighter fastening jobs sensors, interior components, electronics work, anywhere that needs precision over raw torque. The FOUR FLAT sides on the sockets stop them rolling off the bench when you put them down which...
Milwaukee 1/4 In. Drive 28 Pc. Ratchet & Socket Set - Metric - eBay
Internal hex fasteners show up constantly in modern vehicles brake caliper bolts, suspension components, interior fittings. Having a proper hex bit socket set on a 3/8" drive means I can use my ratchet on them rather than reaching for a T-handle. The...
Milwaukee 3/8 in. Drive Metric Hex Bit Socket Set (11-Piece) 48-22 ...