What Tools To Get Or Not Get When Starting Auto Mechanic

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[eliezerramosjr]

When i started 10 years ago I was able to get decent JIS drivers but now you can get Vessel, Capri, Tekton etc for the same money you will spend at harbor fright, Now we have better higher quality for cheap money. These days are much better than over 15 years ago.

[Lycan__]

Don't care about the length of the video as long as the info is on point. Thank you for posting your knowledge

[notkyleschultz]

TV under the lid is so icy. What a fantastic choice. I will be copying that decision.

[pehenry]

1:05 - If I ever have to do drums again, I might try that.

[autoguy-dpkq]

as a new tech, I really needed to hear this thank you.

[coleyslone]

After 30 years I still have many of my original starter tools and about all of my up grade stuff. I still use my craftsman tower I bought new in 94. My snap on screwdriver set I bought after two years only one has been replaced in the set. Have bought a few tools off the snap on and Mac trucks, but most came from flea markets.

[HansWick]

Im not a mechanic but I fix all my own vehicles, I would add a blowtorch, magnetic trays for nuts and bolts, oil filter wrench. Also i have that same tap and die set they still sell it on amazon. Nice tool collection!

[Techformative]

I got my tool box from a senior mechanic that just retired, its a Waterloo, now known as Stanley Black & Decker. About 40 years old but still better than anything at the 200-300$ price range available these days. Its a smaller rolling box with an upper drawer attachment and side tray

[mike_]

For the first time car guy, Harbor Freight is a GREAT way to get started. You do not need the best of the best to get going. Great video and good tips man! Thanks for sharing it I recently started buying Tekton brand and I have been really happy with them. TBH they are the first non-DYI brand of hand tools I bought. Usually I have Craftsman or Husky tools but I really like the Tekton brand and they are not too expensive

[techman]

Hello, Really like your video!, you have a nice set of tools all Snap On. But I really like that you are honest and tell people they don't have to break the bank and buy what you can afford and upgrade later. Thanks for sharing!

[Commut]

The display in the lid is genius for reading tech data. Everything he says in this video is on point and I've been wrenching much longer than he's been alive. He's right about debt which is deadly and gets many boxes repoed! BTW ask your tool truck guy if he has an repo'ed boxes for sale as they don't make the franchisee any money sitting in storage.
Re: boxes I've run USAF support section and was chosen to spec my F-16 units tools and boxes. Since Uncle was buying we mostly got Lista. While I rate Lista the best they're so expensive at least one business buys them up at auctions then refurbs them to make buckets of money. My personal boxes are Lista, Kennedy (for my machine shop), and Matco none bought new. I buy Harbor Freight boxes new and they work fine. I would not hesitate to use them professionally then put more money into tools and equipment. If you manage to wear one out it made you far more than it cost.

[bailey]

Great video when I started out harbor freight is great like the Quinn impact sockets not the greatest but with lifetime warranty and they get the job done

[weeaboo_weirdo]

appreciate the organized toolbox. can't wait to get there one day

[pretzelhugs]

Maximum ratchets are great, warranty is just going into Canadian Tire and saying it broke and after about 5 minutes you have a new one in your hands, I'm also a huge fan of knipex pliers, they're expensive but I wouldn't go back

[snlss]

Best starter box to get is the US GENERAL cart I love it and still use it

[VikingOlberg-NymoenOfNorway]

One Word, Organized.
Fun to watch. Great video

[tracyamcneal]

Hey thanks for the detailed video on the basics of what an auto-mechanic needs to pursue that career. Personally, I just wanted a general idea of necessary items for the do it your selfer piddling with my hotrod as a NOVICE. Thanks again for a video well done.

[cjtfishing]

Well spoken get what you need and if it something you’re going to used day in day out get something nice

[Sean-bpxb]

Honest opinion. Liked it. Watching from Ontario Canada 🎉

[VineV-Dutch]

Sonic tool box. You can see in 1 glance what's missing so you don't leave tools behind. Sizes are printed on the foam. Perfect for a first tool box. Not even that expensive so you don't end up in debt. Pro tip: stay away from the tool truck! Run Forrest; RUN!