Tools

In an earlier article, we showed you a number of ways to “beat the heat” for locations in your car that are adversely affected by temperatures generated by exhaust systems […]

Work around cars for any significant stretch of time, and you’ll come across plenty of old, dirty, corroded, and otherwise gunky nuts, bolts, and other random small parts and hardware. […]

There are plenty of automotive uses for a hacksaw in the garage or workshop, including cutting sheet metal, bolts and screws, metal tubing, rubber hoses, and so on. But with […]

Admittedly, many gearheads don’t often give a lot of thought to the screwdrivers resting in our toolbox. But the engineers at Wera Tool sure do. Though it’s headquartered in Wuppertal, […]

Nothing stops a project faster in its tracks than a busted tool. And while that’s a really frustrating situation for the home gearhead, it’s a massive productivity hit for a […]

Angle grinders are common in most enthusiasts’ garages. They can grind, they can cut, and in a pinch, they can sand. In fact, with the right attachment, they can polish […]

There’s perhaps no worse sound for a mechanic to hear than that dreadful “skrrriiink!” of a socket wrench as it spins off a busted bolt head or stud. That’s because […]

Whether it’s for a holiday or birthday, this Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series shows you important, yet somewhat uncommon, tools that any gearhead would want. Today, let’s talk about Trim, […]

Whether it’s for a holiday or birthday, this Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series shows you important, yet somewhat uncommon, tools that any gearhead would want. Today, let’s talk about Tire […]

In a recent article on DIY Wheel Alignment Tips, we made the following observation: “Wheel alignments are often thought of as a job for professionals with fancy laser-guided equipment. Or […]