Mechanical starter kit for the inept

[Muzzman]

So i've booked the car in to a garage to get the brakes looked at, fuel rubber thingy checked, rev counter looked at to see why it doesn't work and a service.

 

I'm thinking that i'm going to be bankrupt if i take it to a garage everytime something goes wrong

 

That's apparently the beauty of these cars that they're easy to work on, my total toolbox adds up than adjustable spanner that has served me well for years.

 

What would a good starter kit be

 

Trolley Jack

Halford professional tools - which ones?

Hayes manual

Plasters

 

Anything else you'd recommend?

[Savvi]

These are good value

 

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_862463_langId_-1_categoryId_255215

 

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_862463_langId_-1_categoryId_255215

 

 

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_818467_langId_-1_categoryId_165572

 

 

They do some other starter kits if you look through

[mk2 mike]

I'd add the Ashtons number to your 'tool kit' for those times you get stuck!

 

Do you know your local garage well? I'd worry about taking my osf (or any car) to a unknown garage. Think ferris bueller's day off lol

 

[Muzzman]

I'd add the Ashtons number to your 'tool kit' for those times you get stuck!

 

Do you know your local garage well? I'd worry about taking my osf (or any car) to a unknown garage. Think ferris bueller's day off lol

 

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Yeah i've know Phil the mechanic for years, my mate also used to work there. 

[mk2 mike]

Phew! Carry on then! Lol

[skeeter]

I had the same idea as you. I went out and bought the 170 piece Halfords Professional set, also a multi meter and a good electrical screwdriver. Also a wire crimping kit and a good set of screw drivers.

 

So far, haven't wanted for a tool. Wanted for experience, skill knowledge......... but hey!

 

Next on my list, trolley jack and axel stands/ramps.

 

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[BaileyMex]

Mate, you can never have enough STUFF, because no matter how much you have or how good you are there is always gonna be a swearing moment when you need a poxy little bit that you don't have

 

Get yourself on ebay and look for people locally selling Job Lots of tools

 

Trolly jack

Axle stands

Ramps

'Decent' wheel brace

Jump leads

Battery charger

Fuel can

Spare Oil

 

Loads of 10mm, 13mm spanners you can never have enough, they disappear you know!

Socket set - again with spare 10mm + 13mm sockets

 

loads of nuts and bolts and screws and washers

Decent amount of spare wire just in case

spare lengths of fuel line

 

Free time!

A kettle

and a radio

 

 

Probably loads more too

 

We love it don't we

[johnnyspencer]

halfords pro are all good tools, iv been using them for years (work and home) and they get a lot of abuse! dont buy the cheaper stuff from there though.. total rubbish!

[Escort Mk1 4 Door]

i got 15-20k worth of gear snap on, mac ect, massive roller box and a small one still cant always fix a tool to do the job have to  improvise some times