Contents
- Must Have Tools for a Garage Workshop
- 1. Adjustable Wrenches
- 2. Pass-through Socket Set
- 3. Torque Wrenches
- 4. Impact Wrench
- 5. Hex Keys
- 6. Pliers
- 7. Screwdrivers
- 8. Tape Measure
- 9. Utility Knife
- 10. Air Compressor
- 11. Breaker Bar
- 12. Floor Jack
- 13. Jack Stands
- 14. Engine Hoist
- 15. Auto Dolly
- 16. Timing Light
- 17. Workbench with Vice
- 18. Battery Jumper
- 19. Code Scanner
- 20. Multimeter
- 21. Shop Vac
- 22. Tool Chest
- 23. Fire Extinguisher
- 24. Refrigerator
- Wrapping It Up…
If you have a car, then you probably do maintenance on it every once in a while.And while the obvious option for many people would be to hire a professional to do the job, in some cases, doing the job yourself may be able to save you money.
Besides, some people love to DIY their car maintenance!
If this applies to you as well, then here are my must have tools for your garage workshop…
Must Have Tools for a Garage Workshop
1. Adjustable Wrenches
A wrench is a must-have tool for any garage owner.There are various types of wrenches available out there, but they all do the same thing – loosen and tighten nuts that are abundant in cars.
A multi-size set of combination wrenches will probably be good enough for most people.But if space is a big concern for you, then we suggest that you consider either an adjustable wrench or a socket wrench.
Consider getting both standard and metric wrenches.
Though you probably will encounter only a few metric fasteners, it’s a good idea to have a few metric tools just in case.
2. Pass-through Socket Set
Some bolts have studs that extend well beyond the nut – for example, your car’s exhaust manifold probably has such bolts.These nuts are difficult to grab with a standard socket – the stud will just hit the top of the socket, not allowing it to go lower.In these cases, you have two options – use a pass-through socket or a deep socket.
A pass-through socket allows the stud to pass through itself, thus avoiding bottoming out.Deep sockets, on the other hand, essentially are longer non-pass-through sockets. Since they are longer, they can take longer studs without bottoming out.
While both socket types can work around longer studs, pass-through sockets