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Are Icon Sockets Better Than or Equal to Snap-On?

Snap-On Sockets are Known to be High-Quality; Do Icon Compare? One of the hottest tool companies on the planet is named Icon and it’s tools are sold exclusively at Harbor Freight retailers and online at the company’s website. Since launching, Icon has been going trying to go head-to-head with Snap-On as a professional alternative to […]

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Understanding EVAP Systems so You Can Fix It Yourself

The Least Understood Emissions Component is the EVAP System How many times has your check engine light come on for an EVAP leak or EVAP system failure? Problems with the evaporative emissions system are the most common cause of a check engine light in cars with OBD-II or newer. Usually you just take the car […]

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Snap-On Talon Grip; FlankJaw Pliers: Does Icon Compare?

Snap-On Talon Grip Pliers are Top Quality; Do Icon or Any Others Compare? Needle nose pliers and pliers in general are an oft forgot about essential tool for auto mechanics and like many other hand tools, Snap-On sells some pretty good ones. Like most things Snappy though, they aren’t cheap. High-quality tools are sold at […]

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All-Electric 2024 Chevy Blazer- Worth Buying?

Chevy’s 2024 All-Electric Blazer Late last year, Chevy announced the all-electric 2024 Chevy Blazer and aside from how it looks- I wanted to do some research on it and see how it compares to the competitors. I was actually a huge fan of the old-style Chevy Blazers and even Trailblazers after them. That’s why I […]

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Yesper Portable Jump Packs Versus NoCo, NEXPOW?

Newest Portable Boost Pack, Yesper Selling on Amazon One of my favorite automotive tools to review are portable jump starters because the convenience of buying one can not be over-stated. Whether it’s for use in the auto repair shop, to stick under the back seat or to keep in a backpack to charge your cell […]

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Read This Before You Buy a Snap-On Screwdriver Set

Screwdrivers That Compare to Snap-On?   One of the best tools made by Snap-On is the company’s hard-handle screw driver sets. In many years of trying, I have had a hard time finding a set of screw drivers that were as good as or better than the ones sold by Snap-On. Heck, I couldn’t even […]

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Does Milwaukee Pry Bar Set Compare to Competition?

Milwaukee 48-22-9214 Pry Bars- How do They Compare? One of the most important tool in any mechanics tool box is his or her pry bar. It’s uses are virtually unlimited and every technician should own an assortment to deal with everything from tire work to engine and transmission replacements. One thing that some times gets […]

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How to Remove, Replace Stretch Belts With Lisle 59370

Replacing Stretch Belts Used to be Hard   I remember the first time I ever replaced a stretch style power steering belt on an older Ford Taurus. I remember a couple things about that job very vividly- they are bloody knuckles, swearing, more bloody knuckles, swearing and then a zip tie. Before tools like the […]

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EZ RED’s XL5500 to Compete With Snap-On, Milwaukee Lights

EZ RED Dropped a New Light and It’s Awesome   For some of you, EZ RED brand tools may be unfamiliar but here in my tool collection, there is a growing number of the companies cheaper automotive lighting options. It started with the neck light- which was eventually licensed to Snap-On because it was that […]

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MIlwaukee Neck Lights- Are They Comparable to Snap On?

Are Milwaukee’s Neck Lights Comparable to Snap-On or EZ Red? With the wild success of the Snap-On line of hands-free neck lights, it was inevitable that Milwaukee  would soon come out with a set of it’s own. They did so recently with the REDLITHIUM 2117-21 neck flashlights featuring the company’s patented TRUEVIEW™ High-Definition LED lighting […]