Auto Repair And Tool Experts
The NOCO Boost GB250 and GB251 12V and 24V Jump Starters Its been established in some of my prior posts that NOCO Boost jump starters are pretty much the best on the market right now. Not only are the NOCO jump starters affordable, they offer a huge variety of products from jump starters for emergencies […]
Milwaukee Sells Both an M12 and M18 Portable Tire Inflator It’s amazing the amount of battery operated power tools available in todays market. Since the use of lithium ion batteries took over, a mechanic would be hard pressed to find a single tool that isn’t available in a cordless battery version. At the forefront of […]
Is there a set of screwdrivers that is actually better than Snap-On? If you’re a mechanic in the automotive, heavy duty, aviation or other industrial field or even just a backyard mechanic- it’s likely you have used a Snap-On screwdriver. This being the case, it’s also likely that you know Snap-On screwdrivers are pretty much […]
Is the Price of an M12 Jacket Worth the Difference of a Generic? Yesterday I was scrolling around on Temu. I know, I know give me crap. It’s an interesting site and although I have little experience with it’s products, Temu does appear to give discounts on some of the tools and apparel we use […]
Milwaukee M18 Fuel System Versus DeWalt 20V Max Two of the most popular power tool lineups for auto technicians right now are the Milwaukee M18 Fuel and DeWalt 20V Max. Depending who you ask, you might hear that the DeWalt 20V Max battery system is better than the M18 Fuel line. Or you may hear […]
Is M12 Automotive Borescope the New Best Camera? If you work in the automotive repair field specifically in 2023, you are aware of Milwaukee’s successful infiltration of the industry’s power tool supply. Starting out mostly in carpentry and construction related power tools, somewhere in the last five years or so Milwaukee decided to go head […]
Snap-On and Autel both compete in the Diagnostic Electrical tools category. Snap-On Tools have been a staple in the toolboxes of everyone from the lube tech to the engine rebuilder since the 1950s. (According to its website) With that being said, it’s not hard to imagine why an auto technician would be skeptical of anything […]
Williams and Snap-On: Are They the Same? In 2023, it’s pretty common for automotive technicians to look for cheaper versions of the same tools they can find on tool trucks like Snap-On and Matco. Recognizing that internet-based tool companys are stepping up their game and offering better tools that cost less, smart mechanics are ditching […]
There are Three Sets of Angle Head- or “60-30” Wrenches Worth Buying If you aren’t familiar with what angle head wrenches are, be prepared to have your mind blown. Well, maybe that’s an overstatement but it’s true that a lot of mechanics have never used a set of 60-30 or 45-15 angle head wrenches. In […]
Autel IR100 Fits in With Companys Diagnostic Tools Autel tools diagnostic lineup has developed into a formidable competitor to the likes of Snap-On, Launch and Matco Tools. Fairly new to the company’s line of electrical troubleshooting tools is the IR100 thermal imaging inspection camera. With a fierce amount of competition in the automotive diagnostic […]