I'm going to Wyotech next year, and I need to start buying tools for auto repair. For the professionals out there, what brand of tools do you recommend? I use Snap-On at school, and they seem to work great, but are very pricey. At home, I use Craftsman, and have never had a problem with them, but I'm not sure about how well they would hold up over the years. I have also heard Cornwell is very good, not sure of their price range though.....
2007-11-29 16:08:36 · 12 answers · asked by fireturd_owner88 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Most common tools are Snap-on due to the fact that they hold up to the daily use and abuse as a professional.
I do also use Matco and some Craftsman. I don't have a problem paying the extra price due to the convenience of not having to go to a store to trade the broken ones in.
2007-11-29 16:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snap-On tools are the best that money can buy. Matco, and Mac are right there too. Craftsman, Proto, Cornwell, and other American made tools are just a step below. Avoid any Chinese, Taiwanese, or Indian made tools, those are junk. For someone just starting out, Craftsman tools are good, you can upgrade along the way. Remember though, your tools are your livelyhood. Buy the best you can afford. You don't want to be wasting time replacing broken tools when you could be making money.
Matco and Snap-On both have student tool programs with big discounts for full time students in an automotive program, check out the vocational or student programs on their websites. The Matco program gives you a 52% discount!
My tool box has a mix of different brands, mainly Snap-On, Matco, Proto, and Craftsman, with a few Cornwell, Mac, SK, and others.
2007-11-30 04:44:26 · answer #2 · answered by Ben F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a box full of Snap On tools.
I also have several Craftsman, and some Canadian Tire professional series.
All seem to work as well and last as long.
I am not sure if the convenience of buying off the Snap On truck is worth the extra money, as the tool quality isn't any better.
I would recommend Craftsman professional series any day.
2007-11-29 16:21:41 · answer #3 · answered by Bert from Brandon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snap-on is the top tools used with most auto repair guys/gals. Starting out using craftsman is a great choice. As time goes on you can always upgrade to the better tools.
2007-11-29 16:23:06 · answer #4 · answered by Big Deal Maker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only advantage Snap-On has over the others is some of there specialty tools and they come to you. But the price difference is way to much for those little advantages.Buy what you can afford now.
2007-11-29 16:20:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Craftsman.
2007-11-29 16:32:41 · answer #6 · answered by Firebird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snap-On is pricy, but the wall thickness of their wrenches and sockets is thinner than most other brands. I also feel that the material quality is superb. I still use Snap-On tools that I bought 40 years ago, when I was wrenching it. I hope this helps.
2007-11-29 16:34:30 · answer #7 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
craftsman tools are as good as any of the more expensive brands, i've had great luck with them for many years.
2007-11-29 16:17:48 · answer #8 · answered by jimmy r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
blue point, snap-on goods... you can start of with lower grade tools, and then upgrade when you know what you'll want and what you'll need, im a 3rd year auto electrical student, and just brought a blue point tool box to replace the powerbuilt one I got thru my school.
2007-11-29 16:38:47 · answer #9 · answered by Solidog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the Sears or Craftsman professional tools are just as good as smack, strap-on or smatco.
2007-11-29 16:14:00 · answer #10 · answered by brianandchristinenickel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋