why are snap on tools so expensive. i know they are good quality and have a lifetime warranty but the price of their stuff in the uk is an absolute joke.im trying to build up my tools as i just started a new job which requires good hand tools but its 130 pounds for a set of snap on screwdrivers and its only got seven drivers.are there any alternatives to snap on.
2007-05-27 20:33:01 · 16 answers · asked by johnboy 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
i use snap ons, you get what you pay for, theres no substitute for class...
2007-05-28 05:15:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I have a set of Halfords spanners that I bought when I got mt first car 50 years ago and although they have had a lot of use maintaining around 20 or so cars the are still in very good condition, I also have two socket sets 1/2" and 3/8th, that I also got from Halfords about 20 years ago and are still in use, one point is that if the ratchet mechanism goes, ( it never has ) Halfords supply a new mechanism. I don't know where you live, Halfords are in the UK
Snap on tools are for the show offs and are no better than a lot of less expensive tools.
2007-05-30 13:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the answers are bs. Even if Snapon tools were made by magical elves in an anamantium forge that still wouldn't justify the price.
The reason the tools are so expensive is because everything on the truck is priced to be sold on a weekly payment plan. In essence everything is priced assuming that it will be loaned. And just like any loan there is no guarantee there will be a return, therefor there is a certain amount of risk involved and the Snapon reps are entitled to monetary compensation for taking the risk. And that's where you see the exorbitant markup of 40, 50, even 60+ percent.
If you want to get better deal on any of the tool trucks always offer to pay cash upfront and try to haggle a little.
2015-10-09 00:25:33 · answer #3 · answered by Nolan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are buying tools for your work, you will need to follow some simple rules.
Buy tools as you go, & Theres no point spending lots of hard earned cash on tools you do'nt need. You've said a set of 7 screwdrivers is £130 if you need all 7 for the main part of your work then that's £18.50 each, if you only need 2 buy the 2 you need.
Tools you use all of the time, Buy the best, keep your eye on these because other people might steal them. do'nt lend them.
Never turn up at a new job with all new tools (all the gear no idea) Get my drift:)
2007-05-28 00:31:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
snap on tools are expensive yes and are one of the top brands but for the same money and in some cases less money you can buy Stahlwille which are superior to Snap On and come with a lifetime warranty but i have never seen anything break. German made vs N. America!
2007-05-28 22:06:33 · answer #5 · answered by tom n 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Snap on tools are among the best tools in the world, there construction and materials are better than most in the market place. However they are the Prada of tools and often you are paying only for the name. There route to market is via the driver/delivery man/man in a van, these guys are set up to call in every week and collect money from you. They sell the tools along the line "You can have this for only £5.00 per week".
Unless you are working for BMW, Mercedes Benz or Porche I would stick to good quality tools from your local tool shop.
2007-05-29 00:45:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The tools are good quality. The reason I think the tools are so expensive is paying for the convience of having them stop at your place of employment if you work as a mechanic. If you work on cars on weekends or do it yourself I would go with Proto or Craftsman Tools...
2007-05-28 07:39:52 · answer #7 · answered by Naughtynerd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Craftsman tools sold by Sears in the US are good quality and have a lifetime warranty. Sears will replace them at no charge, even if you broke a tool through abuse. Unfortunately, Sears does not ship to the UK. You can browse their tool selection online to see whether your savings would be enough to pay for a trip to the US to buy them:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/vertical.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL
2007-05-27 21:37:26 · answer #8 · answered by Tech Dude 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Mac tools are good but not a lot less in price. Snap-On are a rip off and a status symbol. Teng and Britool are good enough.
2007-05-27 20:55:37 · answer #9 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i know they are expensive but as you say they are guaranteed forever ..and they are brilliant tools to use ..they will all so make up special tools for you if you need a one off ..why not have a holiday in the USA and buy your tools over there....the money you save will pay for the holiday ..and you will have the tools you want
2007-05-27 20:59:10 · answer #10 · answered by boy boy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They'r a rip off , always have been and always will be , the warranty's no good if they'r lost or stolen , and you could replace any tool 10 times over for they charge !!
2007-05-27 20:42:23 · answer #11 · answered by nicemanvery 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋