Craftsman 230pc Mechanics Tool Set
SAE and metric in one case with a stackable toolbox. Covers the vast majority of what you'll run into under the hood.
~$180 CAD
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Building a Home Toolbox?
A full home-garage tool list, picked from specs and reviews. I'm ordering these myself to put through the paces, this list gets more opinionated once I have.
Hand Tools & Sockets
EPAuto 1/2" Drive Click Torque Wrench
Lug nuts, suspension, engine work, anything with a spec. Guessing torque is how you strip threads or leave a wheel loose.
~$58 CAD
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7-Piece Professional Pliers Set
Long nose, linesman, water pump, slip joint, diagonal cutters. The grabbing and cutting tools a socket set doesn't cover.
~$25 CAD
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HORUSDY 3-Piece Breaker Bar Set
1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive, for the bolts a ratchet won't budge. Rust and over-torqued lug nuts don't stand a chance.
~$31 CAD
View on Amazon →Diagnostics & Electrical
Veepeak OBDCheck BLE Scanner
Bluetooth OBD2 that pairs to your phone, no subscription. Read your own check engine light before you pay someone to tell you what it says.
~$45 CAD
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KAIWEETS Automotive Digital Multimeter
Voltage, resistance, continuity, duty-cycle. For chasing down electrical gremlins the OBD2 scanner can't explain.
~$53 CAD
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AstroAI S8 1500A Jump Starter
Portable lithium jump box, no second car required. Doubles as a power bank and flashlight when nothing's actually dead.
~$83 CAD
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AWBLIN Digital Circuit Tester
3-60V test light with a built-in voltmeter. Quick go/no-go checks on fuses, sensors and wiring without dragging out the multimeter.
~$26 CAD
View on Amazon →Lifting & Jacking
Big Red (Torin) 2-Ton Floor Jack + Stands
Torin's the name you'll see under most home garages. Never trust the jack alone, the stands are not optional.
~$111 CAD
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Jack Boss 3-Ton Low Profile Floor Jack
Jack only, no stands. Aluminum and steel, low profile slides under most cars. Pair it with a set of stands below, never work under a car on the jack alone.
~$237 CAD
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VEVOR 3-Ton Jack Stands, 10.8"-16.3"
Sized for sedans and smaller cars sitting lower to the ground. If all you drive is a compact, this is the pair to grab.
~$46 CAD
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VEVOR 6-Ton Jack Stands, 14.2"-23"
Double locking, taller range for trucks and SUVs. "Top Reviewed for Durability" on Amazon, the size to grab if you're lifting anything bigger than a car.
~$60 CAD
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HOXWELL Solid Rubber Wheel Chocks, 4-Pack
Chock the wheels that aren't in the air before you ever get under a jacked-up car. Cheap insurance.
~$49 CAD
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Kimo 1/2" Cordless Impact Wrench
Comes with a battery, sockets, and a driver set. Turns a tire change from a wrestling match into a two minute job.
~$89 CAD
View on Amazon →Fluids & Consumables
BILITOOLS Adjustable 3-Jaw Oil Filter Wrench
Fits filters from 2-1/2" to 5-1/8". Cheaper than a strap wrench and grips harder on a stubborn filter.
~$28 CAD
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NEIKO 2-Gallon Oil Drain Pan
Anti-splash lip and a pour spout for getting the old oil into a jug for disposal, not across your driveway.
~$35 CAD
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Inspire Heavy Duty Nitrile Gloves, 6 Mil
Disposable, chemical resistant, box of them. Your hands will thank you after a fluid change.
~$24 CAD
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NoCry Clear Safety Glasses
ANSI Z87 rated, anti-fog, wraps around. Grinding, cutting, or just working under a car, keep them on.
~$19 CAD
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Rechargeable LED Headlamp, 3-Pack
Hands-free light for working under the dash or under the car. Motion sensor, wide beam, one to keep in the shop.
~$45 CAD
View on Amazon →One thing worth buying in person rather than online: a fire extinguisher. Pressurized canisters don't ship across the border, grab an ABC-rated one at any hardware store and keep it where you can actually reach it.
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