Re: Newbie tool set advice

bruce_phipps@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

Currently, my car maintenance tasks are restricted to changing the air
filter, checking the oil and blowing up the tyres.

But reading through the Haynes manual, I see that most tasks are rated
at 2 or 3 "spanners".
So I'm thinking of doing more DIY maintenance tasks.

Question: What basic tools do I need? I have basic tools for home DIY.
But for car maintenance, sockets & spanners come to mind. Also, some of
the engine components are not easily accessible. Will cheapo pound shop
tools be OK for may jobs?

Newbie tips welcomed.

Thanks,
Bruce

I would advise strongly against using cheap tools, at least for the basics.

First priority, as you have realised, are spanners and a decent socket set.
Halfords tools generally are not too shoddy, and usually convenient to buy.
Draper, although not expensive, are OK.

If you have the Haynes manual, there should be a section in the back
advising on tools and workshop facilities. Why not read this, have a look
at what you already have, then gradually get the rest as you need it?

Bear in mind that many cars use Torx and other fasteners that may be
unfamiliar to you. When you are planning to do your first new job, carry
out a "walk-through", imagining undoing everything needed and checking to
see that you have the correct sized tool.

HTH

Chris

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