Buying tool for beginners

[@RipRoaringGarage]

Totally agree. I got those GPs. Im not a student, but a retired mechanic, and since we had shop tools, I didnt have many tools of my own, and since Im a maniac and own my own bus, I need some heavy duty tools.

[@learndiesel528]

Yea tool purchasing is a big part of most mechanics career. But its expensive so most people dont take full advantage of student discount programs.

[@joelnordstrom8049]

I've wrenched on vehicles for a while. If I was going to buy my tools all over again, I buy the cheapest Craftsman starter set like 400/$300 or something like that. Anyting that's set in had that I needed you could usually find through Napa. They're pretty high quality tools, a little cheaper; and if you break something if they don't have a replacement in the store they can get it in 2 to 3 hours

[@learndiesel528]

True the reality is you have to buy tools to make money. But buying overpriced tools can get you in a bad spot quick with those dealers.

[@BreadsticksReef]

I'm using that Student discount for Snap On, I couldn't imagine buying the snap on tools at full price. I feel spoiled haha

[@learndiesel528]

Yes try and get as much as you can before you graduate. Also make sure to get yourself some nice Torque Wrenches for personal use.