Hand & Service Tools

Hand and service tools for DIY servicing and auto repairs: socket sets, spanners and torque wrenches, pliers and crimpers, screwdrivers and bits, pullers and engine testers, oil change tools, OBD2 scanners, welding and soldering supplies, air fittings, clamps, padlocks, safety gear and gloves, from brands such as ToolPRO, Toledo and Kincrome.

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Hand & Service Tools: buying tips & FAQs

  • Sockets and spanners: 6-point sockets grip rounded nuts better; use impact-rated sockets on impact tools.
  • Torque wrench: for wheel nuts, sump plugs and anything with a specified torque.
  • Oil change tools: filter wrenches, oil pumps and grease guns (oil change guide).
  • Also here: pliers and crimpers, screwdrivers and bits, specialty automotive tools, testers and scanners, soldering, air fittings and gloves.

Toledo, Kincrome, Stanley and Mechanix Wear – see our DIY tool kit guide.

Hand & Service Tools FAQs

6-point or 12-point sockets?

6-point sockets grip the flats of a nut and are less likely to round it off, so they're the better all-round choice for car work.

Do I really need a torque wrench?

Yes for wheel nuts, sump plugs, spark plugs and suspension parts – over- or under-tightening can strip threads or let parts come loose.