2. Whether you are learning the basics or are a
garage veteran, you need the right tools to repair a
vehicle. However, it can be quite confusing to identify
the right tools to use, especially if you are a new
technician. There are basic tools that are a must-have
to start working on your car and common tools which
contain specific sets allowing you to work on more
complex repairs.
There are also advanced tools that professionals
use for unique and specific situations. Using the right
tools and equipment will make a significant
difference. The difference between a mechanic and a
professional technician is having an understanding of
the tools to use and when to use them. Here is
an auto technicians tools and equipment
list that every mechanic should know about:
3. Tire-pressure gauge
A tire-pressure gauge, or tyre-pressure
gauge, is a pressure gauge used to measure
the pressure of tires on a vehicle.
Since tires are rated for specific loads at certain
pressure, it is important to keep the pressure of the
tire at the optimal amount. Tires are rated for their
optimal pressure when cold, meaning before the
tire has been driven on for the day and allowed to
heat up, which ultimately changes the internal
pressure of the tire due to the expansion of gases.
5. FENDER COVERS
Some of the most important tools for
mechanics and car enthusiasts alike are car
fender covers. Equipping your vehicles with
automotive fender covers allows you to work
under the hood without worrying that the
front end of your cars might become damaged
in the process.
• They Shield the Front of Your Vehicles from
Unwanted Body Damage
• They Protect Against Liquid Spills
• They Provide a Dedicated Space for Your Tools
7. Seat Covers
The purpose of car seat covers is to protect
your car's seats from water, spills, dirt, sand, salt,
and UV rays. The problem is that not all them do
that. You really want to take a look at the material
being used. If the material allows water to soak
through, it won't help you too much with a spill.
11. Pliers
• Nose or jaws: This is the working
end of pliers and the part that varies
most from type to type.
• Fulcrum or pivot point: The
fulcrum or pivot point is the center
of the pliers where the jaws and
handles connect. The pivot point is
what allows you to apply enough
force for the jaws to perform their
function.
• Cutters: This sharpened section of
the pliers is located at the base of
the jaws near the fulcrum of the
pliers. Cutters are used for cutting
wire and cables and other materials.
• Handles: This is the part you hold.
12. Slip Joint Pliers
• use slip joint
pliers for
loosening and
tightening nuts
and bolts.
13. Hose Clamp Pliers
Hose clamp pliers
are used for
clamping and
compressing hose
and spring
clamps and
making the
connection
tighter.
14. Needle Nose Pliers
Needle nose pliers
are very versatile
and can be used for
a wide variety of
applications such as
electrical work.
15. Bent Nose Pliers
These pliers are
commonly for electrical
work where bending
and shaping are
necessary and for
working in spaces
where the angle is too
hard to reach with
needle nose pliers.
16. Locking Pliers
Also known as Vise
Grips, these pliers have
a wide range of
applications and uses.
The jaws of locking
pliers can be locked
around objects such as
bolts, nuts, pipes and
other parts for a strong
firm grip.
17. Screwdriver
A screwdriver is a tool, manual or powered,
used for screwing (installing) and unscrewing
(removing) screws. A typical simple screwdriver
has a handle and a shaft, ending in a tip the user
puts into the screw head before turning the
handle.
19. Phillips
he angled tip means you can fit a screwdriver
deeper into the screw head and there’s no risk of
the blade sliding out sideways.
20. Belt tension gauge
Belt tension
gauges are used t
o properly check
drive belt
tension on
drive belts to
ensure
maximum belt and
bearing life.
21. Spark Plug Wrench
Most internal combustion
engines use spark
plugs as an ignition source,
and these
specialist wrenches allow
mechanics to remove and
replace them easily if a
cylinder is misfiring or they
are not producing enough
current.
22. Oil Filter Wrench
An oil-filter
wrench is a tool for
removing spin-on
type oil filters.
These filters are
smooth, cylindrical
canisters with knurling
on the bottom that are
difficult to grip,
especially when they
are oily.
23. Spark Plug Gauge
Using a spark plug
gap tool allows you to
achieve the exact
measurement
recommended by the
manufacturer. This boosts
the efficiency of the spark
plug by ensuring its
putting out the
correct spark to ignite the
air and fuel mixture to
power your vehicle.
24. Wrench or Spanner
A wrench or spanner is a tool used to provide
grip and mechanical advantage in
applying torque to turn objects—usually
rotary fasteners, such as nuts and bolts—or keep
them from turning.
25. Adjustable Wrench
They have an open end with a spiral screw
embedded that opens or closes the crescent as you
turn it.
For this reason, it can perform the same basic
function as an entire set of combination or open-
ended wrenches, although it requires more space
due to its thicker size.
26. Allen Wrench
• Also referred to as a hex key, this hexagonal
piece of metal may be either L-shaped or T-
shaped with the extra limb functioning as a
handle.
• As a male-style wrench, this fits into the heads of
screws and bolts that have a hexagonal recess.
27. Box-Ended Wrench
• These wrenches have a closed loop at both ends,
sometimes slightly higher or lower than the handle
to let it grip recessed nuts without rounding the
edges.
• The closed ends are designed to fit either hexagonal
or square bolts, and are different in size.
28. Combination Wrench
• If box-ended wrenches and open-ended wrenches
had children, the combination wrench would be the
result. One side is a closed loop for hexagonal or
square nuts, while the other end is an open U-shape.
• Used most often for difficult nuts, the closed end
loosens the nut so that the open end can be used to
quickly unscrew it.
29. Impact Wrench
this wrench can apply high torque to remove
stubborn nuts or bolts. They are a great choice for
handling multiple nuts (such as when mounting
wheels on a car), although they are a poor choice
for any job that requires precision.
30. Open-Ended Wrench
hey are used for hard-to-reach nuts and bolts, and
the open design makes it possible to attach them
either vertically or horizontally onto the target
fitting.
31. Socket Wrench
The foundation for any socket set, a socket wrench
(or ratchet) uses a ratcheting mechanism to allow
you to quickly tighten or untighten nuts or bolts
without lifting the wrench off the fastener.
32. Torque wrench
• This socket wrench is designed to deliver a
specific amount of torque without
overtightening. This amount can be calibrated,
and different types are available (including
manual, digital, and other variations).
33. Creeper
The purpose of the creeper is to provide you with
maximum comfort while you work away
underneath your car. Be sure to buy a padded one
as they help prevent many spinal problems in
addition to providing superior comfort.
37. Grease Gun
The purpose of the grease gun is to apply lubricant
through an aperture to a specific point, usually
from a grease cartridge to a grease fitting or
'nipple'.
