What tools do you have

[MrMurray20]

What sort of tools do you people have in your car's? As in, sockets, star keys, torx sockets/keys, allan keys and what not.

I'm looking to get some and need to ideas and guidance

Thanks, Sam

 

[Eklipze3k]

I got this when it was on offer for £15 and find it extremely useful.

 

[dombooth]

Whatever came with the car.

Dom

 

[howardsam95]

Errrr since boot build.... 0. Going to have to get some tyre weld but i dont do massive distances.... touch wood i wont break down haha
Sam

 

[portland_bill]

The standard toolkit that Fiat supplied, Jack, wheelbrace and that almost handy double screwdriver.

And an RAC membership card! (Think of it as insurance. And it is lighter than tools, so doesn't rattle or consume much fuel)

 

[Montypaks]

Nothing as at yesterday! But just picked up the GP jack kit and that's sufficient I think...

 

[fingers99]

Generally just the standard toolkit. Sometimes I lug around other stuff (breaker bars, socket sets, screwdrivers) but that's just for visits to scrappies (but will sometimes stay in there until I remember to take it out)..

 

[s130]

In two cars (Wife's and our classic) just the mfg's standard car tool kit, plus torche, plus high visibility jackets.

In my car I carry a fairly comprehensive toolkit of not my best tools. This includes 3/8th and 1/2 inch sockets, spanners, torx & allen keys, pliers, cutters, spare fuses, wire, nuts, bolts, washers, hose clips, tape, etc. Also spare water/antifreeze, oil & brake fluid. Also a tow rope

Basically pretty much a general collection (built up over time) of tools and basic bits and bobs that could possibly allow me to get myself out of trouble.

The one advantage of building such a kit is that when we go to Europe with the caravan I already have a decent ready made kit already in the car and I don't have to build a kit before these longer more remote journeys.

The size and content (shape) of any kit will be determined by what type of jobs/repairs you are prepared to tackle yourself vs calling for help.

 

[varesecrazy]

Generally just the standard toolkit. Sometimes I lug around other stuff (breaker bars, socket sets, screwdrivers) but that's just for visits to scrappies (but will sometimes stay in there until I remember to take it out)..

Pretty much me too,
years ago ( 1980's FIATS) , I carried a LOT of tools + parts,
but have not needed ANYTHING for years - also most issues now are electronic -so keep stuff at home just for servicing,

Charlie

 

[Ziggy122]

depends greatly when i do work on cars or not

me personally
Spare wheel tool kit
A 2T tow rope

But often have a ratchets and socket rail sets depending on if i've worked on car and CBA to remoev them

Ziggy

 

[sludgeguts]

Years ago, when engines relied on bits that moved rather than a handful of sensors, I used to carry a decent, comprehensive set of tools. I could change a HG or a CV boot on holiday if needed - although, strangely enough, despite all the old dogs I have driven over the years, none has let me down - so carrying the equivalent weight of a large child around all those years...

Some years ago, I changed the HG outside my house & made the mistake of scooping everything up & chucking it in the boot - just as the rain started.
Didn't get around to taking the tools out & the car got nicked.
fortunately I never was one for buying top quality gear - but writing a list out for insurance, you'd be amazed at the total value of even the cheapest of tool sets.

All I carry now is whatever came with the car & a card from whatever breakdown company offers the cheapest package.

 

[s130]

Yes losing even cheaper tools is a real pain regardless of costs. If you carry more that the standard toolkit in your car, lay them out on the ground and take a digital picture just for insurance purposes. However, your car insurance policy will also have a personal items limit so you should also ensure you have all risks on your house policy as well.

Even on modern electronic cars a few tools is worth while. A few years ago in Italy we picked a stone miles from nowhere up a mountain pass that got flicked up and into the caliper / disc interface and the only way to get it out was to remove the wheel and the caliper. Sure a breakdown call would have resulted in a solution but not in a timely maner due to where we were.

A car does not have to breakdown to present issues, which is why they come with modest kits to sort the most obvious of issues ...... changing a wheel.

Interestingly my old Fiat 600D came with a jack, a grey tool box containing TWO spanners, spark plug / general box spanner and tommy bar, AND a reversible screwdriver (flat & X blade).

Oh how times have changed. Full wheels to space savers to magic repair fluid, no jack and no tools!