Re: Newbie tool set advice


<bruce_phipps@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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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.

Have a look here:-
www.screwfix.com
They carry a fairly good range of cheap tools.
And cheap tools don't need to be crap.
A Chrome Vanadium combination spanner set I baught a couple of years ago
from them, is still going well with little signs of any wear, and they do
get used almost daily.
Mike.

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