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Top Recommended Car Tools
Best Car Battery Jump Starter – NOCO Boost X GB45X 1250A 12V
Look no further than this small, portable yet powerful jump starter. Next-gen lithium-based car battery jump starter. It has enough juice to jump start 20 times on a single 1000 amp charge.
I like that the flashlight and USB peripherals are available even on the lowest model. This particular one is more than enough for the everyday vehicle and is very portable compared to some other jump starters. – $124.95
Recommended Case For Your Jump Starter – NOCO Case
The NOCO jump starter is very rugged and can be tossed around and exposed to the outside elements but if you’re like me and want the NOCO jump-started protected and not just moving around in the trunk, I would recommend purchasing this case.
Cheap But Effective Plier Set – WORKPRO 7-Piece Pliers Set
Have the right pliers for the right job. At the price this set is going for, I don’t think you can find a better deal. They work great, are easy to open and close, and don’t wear out that easily so they’ll handle the toughest job you throw at them. – $18.99
FASTPRO 4-piece Locking Pliers Set, 5in., 7in. and 10in. Curved Jaw Locking Pliers, 6.5in. Long Nose Locking Pliers Included, Vice-Grip Wrench Set
These are great whenever you’re dealing with a screw or bolt that’s rusted or the head is stripped to the point that a wrench set will no longer work. If done right, this will make your life so much easier along with WD-40.
I don’t recommend going for a cheaper set because, from experience, a cheaper set can make life more miserable and time-consuming. I recommend getting this original set. – $17.99
Magnetic Screwdriver Set with Case, Amartisan 42-piece
If you’re looking for the all-in-one screwdriver set look no further. This set will take care of the largest to the smallest job. The smaller screwdrivers are great for electronics repair. The best part about this set is it has a magnetizer/demagnetizer that can be used to quickly change the magnetic properties of any particular screwdriver, which is very handy! The total price of this set is $35.99
My Favorite Car Wrench Set – DEWALT (DWMT75049) Mechanics Tool Set, 192-Piece
If you’re looking for a one-stop kind of tool-set then look no further. This 192-piece tool set has all the tools you’d need to wrench on your car. Yes, there are cheaper sets that will include other kinds of tools but not many sets offer short and long sockets which is important to reach bolts and screws in discreet areas of the engine bay.
It also includes a flexible adapter for the even harder-to-reach bolts. Plus it’s DeWalt which means they’re ultra-durable. The biggest perk of all, if you’re like me, who loses the 10mm socket every time, there’s more than one in there. Pair this with a wrench kit and you’ll be set for wrenchin’ on all kinds of cars. – $179.99
Best Convenient & Portable Wrench Kit – Rolled 22-pc. Ratchet Wrench Set
The portable, easy-to-pack, chrome vanadium ratchet wrench tool-set makes this a highly functional tool-set you can keep in the trunk of your car for any circumstance. They offer a lifetime warranty on these which is hard to beat.
The reason why I think it’s the best set and what sets it apart from other competitors is the ultra-slim profile on each head which makes it that much easier to access the screw or bolt. On one side it has built-in gears to make your life much easier. Did I mention how cool the canister-like case is? – $119.95
Best Scan Tool Overall – BlueDriver LSB2 Bluetooth Pro
Everyone should have this in their car. You can’t afford to go without it. Even if you’re not mechanically inclined, this really a fantastic ultra-portable scan tool. Plus because it’s paired to your phone, you can easily export the scan results to anyone else via text message.
You can even acquire the VIN via your smartphone camera. Use your smartphone as an interface to check and clear your check engine light. What’s great is that it’s constantly updated and allows you to monitor the functions of your vehicle. The app itself is very user-friendly and even gives you service bulletins and reports right on the app! – $119.95
Best Pro Scan Tool Under $250 – LAUNCH OBD2 Scanner – CRP129E
Launch OBDII has a reputation for being an excellent scan tool maker. I particularly love the live-feed monitoring this scan tool has. It’ll thoroughly scan any system components including the ECU, ABS, and Airbag module.
On top of being able to thoroughly scan for codes, it can also clear those codes if there aren’t any hard faults. This is the latest version from Launch OBDII. If you’re looking for a professional scan tool that can do what most of the expensive professional diagnostic OBDII scan tools are able to that won’t break the bank. – $259.00
The Best Scan Tool For Professionals – Autel Maxisys MS906TS
The ultimate scan tool. It’ll communicate with all the vehicle’s devices and can clear fault codes not just in the ECU, but TCM, PCM, airbag module, sensors, and so much more. Updates are done via wi-fi and the large screen is simply a joy to use.
Note, there is an annual fee for future updates but it more than makes up for its annual fees, as it can communicate with pretty much any vehicle and any computer module. This is a top-tier best of the best kind of scan tool. The price tag is not for the faint of heart but for professionals who use it daily, it’ll pay itself off quickly. – $1,569.00
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