The CAR WIZARD can't live without these tools! 10 tools essential to running a mechanic's shop.

[@Defund_HOA.]

I love how much he reminds me of my brother. A calm & subtle persona yet confident in his craft. Godspeed brother.

[@IbizaSoundMachines]

Number One: Hoovie

[@kalssu]

rogue touche

[@IKnewMickey]

Number 2: debit machine to process hoovies payments.

[@mustanlab302]

#7 a dermal I can not start that brand it's underpowered bullshit that can burn in .

[@mds2465]

yes definitely Hoovie. Then perhaps EuroAsian Bob, and Bill with the lambo

[@dirkdiggler4860]

He is a power tool lol

[@ryanmartinage]

Every mechanic needs a Hoovie to ensure financial success.

[@leonex606]

maybe hoovie paved the way for him but his channel is so fucking amazing and he got some really good experience as mechanic and his information that he gives are priceless and so useful. so yeah he deserves the almost 500k subs he rocks.

[@KingZionWK]

people can make it to where they own their own shop with lifts, not everyone needs a hoovie!

[@TheTurpin1234]

I don't think that's what did it for him. But a Hoovie helps.

[@Thumper68]

Yeah successfully acquiring a daily headache 😂

[@mattwernecke2342]

​@@leonex606😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@domineech]

You never are too old to learn something new. I've been a tech for almost 30 years and I still learn something from you. That tool you said you hit with a hammer to break loose a crank pulley is genius. Thank you for making all your videos.

[@21kurt21]

OK, so whats it called?

[@ronnieortiz6803]

WHAT'S THE TOOL???

[@charlesbrown205]

POWERBAR II CRANKSHAFT BOLT REMOVAL TOOL Part No. PB70866

[@MoneyShot033]

I was going to say ... it's a breaker bar. Why not use a breaker bar and you can put a pipe on it if you need more leverage.

[@Tyler-mm5nc]

+ Is​@@MoneyShot033

[@kenrivers9757]

Car wizard..the mr Rogers of car repair😂😂 so calm ,likable and informative...great vid as usual

[@bruceaskin9645]

Aside from the great tools, here's the single quality you are looking for in every mechanic ,honesty, thanks for your honesty.

[@nicholas.ivanoff]

We always hear of Junior Mint, but we rarely see him or hear directly from him. I say we need a JM interview!

[@honchoryanc]

@Perry Elyod car wizard said nothing first time he on camera on hoovies garage

[@Czechbound]

I think it would have to be a mime interview.

[@tommyhallum78]

Maybe someone should ask senior mint if he's seen him.

[@stephensgate1]

I appreciate that you always explain things to those of us who aren’t full time mechanics. I always learn something from just about every video. I appreciate you. -Stephen, Ohio 🇺🇸

[@edwardhotchkiss9085]

I have. Cordless

[@frankmummolo7727]

Honestly never heard of about half of these tools. Especially love the hose puller! Thanks! Great job, as always!

[@coleyoungren9207]

Thank you for this great video, keep up the hard work, and I like the calm collected attitude, thank you for not screaming at us with loud horrible music.

[@matej.m.rejsek8537]

Your videos score pretty high in all the indexes that matter to me: 1) You're a pleasant person. You don't come across as a know-it-all, just someone who has accumulated a lot of knowledge and is willing to share. 2) I suspect a lot of your advice to a lot of your viewers is already somewhat known to them, but they don't mind hearing it again because [see reason #1 above] plus they are curious about your take on topic. 3) You frequently bring a new possible solution to the table for people. edit: 4) High level production values. Good sound, clear images.

[@CzechSixTv]

Having spent most of my career as a bus then dump truck/heavy equipment mechanic, I was lucky to never need an air hammer for ball joints or tie rod ends. There was always plenty of room to swing a decent sized hammer. I did use one for removing fan clutches though if the water pump was already bad. Just put the corner of a chisel bit on the big fan clutch nut at an angle while the belt is still in place and pull the trigger. It's SOOOO much easier than trying to keep those thin wrenches on the water pump pulley bolts.

[@richb5478]

There's something therapeutic and calming about watching your videos

[@thomashoyt1274]

These are of my favorite videos of yours. I worked in the same shop for 13 years and then moved to another state and another shop. At the new shop I learned so many new tricks and saw how important some tools where I had never considered.

[@dna59]

Junior mint is lucky to have you as a mentor. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@theapprentice1404]

2 years into my career as a mechanic and lost feeling in 2 fingers from crushing nerves cut one nerve in half with a cheap screwdriver that broke never buy cheap tools I learned that the heard way

[@tasmith1969]

Those hose pliers also work really good on stubborn spark plug boots!

[@RecklessEnterainment]

tasmith1969 I just used a set of them to get spark plug boots off a C4 corvette yesterday actually lol worked great

[@kenrivers9757]

facts i used one in my dads f150 for the back ones...its a headache getting back there on both sides😪😪

[@leonhull6720]

Your helping massively with my apprentiship and I'm actually ahead of all the others. Keep up the amazing work 👏 👌

[@Yoshikaable]

Thank you, Mr. Wizard, for this good content during these not-so-good times.

[@markaruski]

Your sharing of this knowledge makes a difference! Thank you Car Wizard!

[@zabnat]

When you snap an exhaust header bolt you can either buy an angle drill or an engine hoist.

[@FA--X01]

I buy a new car at that point

[@billlee1724]

zabnat or you pull your head, don’t ask lmao

[@jessesward9429]

At work when replacing truck manifolds that we’re cracked, a specialty welder would pull up with his truck and extract the broken studs for us. Godsend

[@IDontAShitGive]

Had one snap sub flush inside the head, welded a nut onto broken bolt and it turned right out.

[@honchoryanc]

Weld a nut on

[@Darkcruzer23]

im a diy mechanic and even tho i wont use some, i still love seeing and learning about them. and i think i might have to get an air hammer because it has multiple uses. that clutch fan tool is awesome and the fact it works with the air hammer was great. keep up the videos!

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

I was glued to my seat to find out all the tools you use. Excellent audio! Sublime! The thing is that this is important also for home wrenchers. It is useful to know what tools are out there for certain jobs. We might be able to borrow or rent or even buy such tools when absolutely needed! I learned a lot. Thank you sir!

[@esnevip]

Really like your calm demeanor, nice to see someone in the Industry that isn't so jaded.

[@danielfield3580]

My first Drexel went through three steps of brushes in 22 years. I just replaced it with two. One corded and one battery powered with an extra battery. Most versatile tool for automotive work. Small enough to get into almost anywhere!

[@danielfield3580]

Dremel!

[@kevinbaker6168]

My Dad who was a mechanic always insisted that every vehicle have a crescent wrench, a 7/16, a 9/16 and a 1/2 inch combination wrench (box and Crows foot ends), a pair of slip joint pliers, a pair of side cutter pliers, a pair of needle nosed pliers, a pair of good quality slot and Phillips screwdrivers, a pair of jumper cables and a tow chain. Of course you also needed a jack, lug wrench and a four way wrench. Back in the 60's, 70's and into the 80's a good backyard mechanic could generally get a vehicle repaired so it could either make it to a shop, or back on its way. With the simple hand tools a trained could just about rebuild any vehicle. He also impressed on me to get the best quality tools I could afford. He had a set of SK wrench's and sockets that he got when he was in the Navy during WW II. Those wrench's did the job for him, my brother and myself for over 60 years until I lost them in a forced move.

[@Czechbound]

SUGGESTION : After the recent Camaro fire, could you do one about general shop/ personal SAFETY ROUTINES. Maybe a) what equipment must a shop have b) inspection regime c) fire drills d) what to do in an emergency e) what Personal Protection Equipment you use ( glove types; welding protection; steel-tipped boots; ear protection etc. ) f) what do you keep in your medical kit g) what medical training you have (if any) g) when do your fire extinguishers get recharged. Loving these videos. Help keeping me sane here in Prague, CZ. Stay safe !

[@HT-io1eg]

Thanks for the vid Wizard! You, Mrs. Wizard and your guys stay safe and get through this

[@JD-bf1bu]

I don’t know a whole lot about cars but I love watching the Car Wizard’s channel. I always learn something new and I really like how relaxed and chill he is. I also like how Mrs. Wizard asks the questions like a viewer would. All around great channel!

[@freetibetpls]

​​ If there was a reward for greatest KZbin content creator, I’d vote for you in a heartbeat. My dad and I are always blown away by how amazing you are. ​

[@interex956]

I have a whole garage full of tools that belonged to my dad and I was going to just sell them but after seeing this now I know some of the tools might be worth keeping. Thanks Wizard!

[@austinshores3324]

You should keep your dad's tools and give them to your kids when the time comes , I like to use tools I got from my Grandpa because I feel theyre memory lives on through me using the tool to fix things

[@viivcreations9161]

I love my dremel 4000, from arts and crafts to cutting bolts off my old locks, it has been an amazing handy tool for sure. im still looking to buy the flexible head for it too

[@anthonymarino4260]

have about 3 of those house and , camper and a spare

[@ctrlaltdebug]

Top use is to cut a slot into a stripped phillips screw.

[@rongamblin2107]

YeeeeeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaa ! I have tools number 8 the set of pliers !! I would not be without them. TANKS Mr. Wizard ! God Bless You and Yours Sir

[@do8472]

Thanks Mr. & Mrs. Wizard, really enjoy your content. Stay safe.

[@TheSerenityhuck]

That scan tool sounds awesome. I have an old MItsubishi Fuso as a personal work truck and nobody in my area knew how to work on them, so its nice to see that there is some support out there for them.

[@WolfPackM98c]

Appreciate the video. I've been looking for a more 'advanced' essential tools list. Most of them just cover the basic tools that most wrenchers already have in their garage. You also think a lot like me in that the tools I value the most aren't necessarily the ones that get the most use, but the ones that can get me through tough situations with ease. Nothing worse than having a small, menial part of the job turn into a 30 minute struggle.

[@Jordan__Sloan]

One can never have “too many” tools

[@nordicpride9708]

The long ratcheting wrenches (made by “KABO” Mac, mountain, ICON), are AMAZING! One of my favorite purchases!

[@65msp]

Thanks for the truck video, I found a low mileage 01 Silverado. I enjoy and learn from your content.

[@josephshultz6726]

words of the wizard, like a punch to the gizzard. Will stop you in your tracks with the straight forward facts

[@Wicked_4355]

The dremel is very handy to have around! i've cut 4 or 5 bolts this week out of my random bolt bin to make them fit different things. saved me 3 trips to the store to buy shorter bolts. I also lightly ported and polished a throttle body with it. i'm pretty sure we have the same exact dremel too, mines the 4000. I wish i could afford a nice scan tool, i use dash command on my phone and its gotten the job done for what i've run into but i feel like eventually its not going to be enough.

[@jwelchon2416]

Two things. 1 - Why do you not like air tools? 2 - I have never seen tool #4. That is fabulous. I may be needing one of those to replace the tensioner and chain guides on a Ford 4.6.

[@hhiippiittyy]

I got one from Canadian Tire, they rent tools, it was like 5 bucks for the day. Dont know what an equivalent store in your area might be, but if you can find a place that rents them they're likely to be cheap.

[@mrkrzt]

Thank you and wife for uploads. This one I really enjoyed. You're keeping us going during these times.

[@brianredmond4919]

Dremel is great - not great for drilling and most of the accessories are useless - but - but. - the cutting wheels are FANTASTIC . Got me out of many a nightmare .👍😎🇬🇧

[@isalmankhan1]

Thanks for sharing Wizard👍 Stay safe👨🏻‍🔧

[@AlinTrinca]

his simplicity and all around chill are what make this channel work

[@DeadeyeDgen]

I love those wrenchs I'm a BMW technician and use them for alignments every day

[@wrenchinginthewoods]

Tool #8 is awesome. The dealership left me a pair of these under the hood of my truck after they worked on it. I kept it and use them all the time. Thanks Ford!

[@smokestaxx7479]

Love that Porsche wall art!

[@TankEpidemic]

It's so damn satisfying finding a problem you used to have an issue with, taking out the tool you got for the job, dealing with the problem and walking away saying, "I wasn't asking". If y ou can afford the tool for the job that you do a lot, just buy it.

[@zxggwrt]

Thank you for the extra videos..for a lot of us special interest KZbin or whatever is a great relief from the stress. No pressure. If you think you can make a video out of something then don't hesitate!😁🙂😂

[@steelwitness]

For anyone who is just wanting to learn to do simple things like spark plugs, oil changes, brake jobs, alternators, etc. Craftsman makes a very affordable and fairly good quality "mechanic set" for less than 100 dollars. Then go to harbor freight and they sell full sets of 20+ box end wrenches. For less than 120 you can have a solid set of tools that both come with awesome cases to help keep you organized.

[@richardnorth5994]

Such a great idea , I always wondered how garages don't struggle with the tightest bolts and impromptu repairs and removing things in a short time .

[@williamdobbins3131]

5.5 years navy aircraft mechanic, another 25 years manufacturing maintenance. I've found special gems that make a huge difference. Sometimes I make it myself. Amazing what a twisted and welded tool can do.... For a specific job that would otherwise be a real pain.

[@manuelsalvatierra2940]

GP sockets are great. Sizes that I feel are great are the 19.5mm (ford aluminum cap lugs), 21.5mm (toyota/nissan lugs), 22.5mm (dodge lugs). Great content

[@Iknowonlywhatimtaught]

I used a Dremel to cut into a mangled up lug nut. I almost went out a bought a battery drill that I didn't really have the budget for at the time and risk breaking the bits. So I decided the Dremel was the tool of the day. A plus was I had a flex extention so the tool body was not in the way to get down to the bottom of the lug but . I can tell a lot about a person that considers they are real professionals at their occupation by how they treat their tools and how they work smarter not harder. Really professionals are very picky how they approach doing their tasks. Great video! Thanks!

[@slimm2307]

#6 has saved my life for about 8 years. I JUST broke my first one last week (Mountain brand). Get the monster brand 21/22 and 24/25. I didn't know i would need them as much as I use them.

[@kineticinstallationspecial5775]

12/14 are a lifesaver on a Subaru.

[@slimm2307]

@@kineticinstallationspecial5775 the 14 is what I broke a pin in. Haha

[@greathornedowl3644]

Thank you Wizard, with most of us under quarantine and "tinkering/fiddling" around the house, good time inventory our toolbox/bags/bench and see what we need (your Amazone page), and stuff we do not - those $2 Harbor Freight wrenches (folded aluminum foil) I bought because I could find my (Craftsman) 1/4 or 1/2 - typically left the last place I used it.

[@sin1stral5]

The Furby is awesome. I work in the IT field, and we do something similar by hiding a waldo.jpg (image of Waldo from Where's Waldo) in various network devices for people to randomly find. Good stuff.

[@mpmike1972]

So when someone comes In and says why is e estimate so high, this video explains it. The tools mechanics use are not cheap and if you want to the job right you have to have the right tools. Great video Wizard! I do car detailing and when someone asks why it’s so expensive the tools I have weren’t cheap and if you want to do the job correctly you need the proper tools.

[@andrewstones2921]

I really like these tool videos, I love that every tool has stories attached of the time they have saved you. I only really work on my own cars, and I probably spend far more on tools than makes sense. I try and buy the best quality that I can afford, it seems pointless buying poor quality tools. Increasingly I am finding that if I need a specific tool that I don’t have then can get it delivered within a day or two from Amazon. I have stopped buying parts from Amazon or eBay and prefer to support local parts stores, but I do use Amazon for tools. I bought an expensive scan tool a couple of years ago and it’s been a great investment, the price hurt at the time, but now I am so glad. Please keep making videos on tool advice and actual working on cars.. your videos are just the best.

[@AdamIsUrqed]

It's better to spend $400 once than $50 every bloody job because the cheap trash breaks. I bought a cheap mechanics tool set to learn how to work on my own vehicles then gradually replaced cheapos with good stuff over time. The only stock I still keep that's super cheap is my massive collection of 10mm sockets.

[@charlesdale5965]

I often wonder if I save any money after buying so many tools!9

[@ragewolf1240]

I'm a first year mech and have quickly learned the flat swivel box wrenches are extremely useful

[@TravisTLK]

I'm not a mechanic, but I love my AirCat 1/2" impact. Seems to be built very well, and has the power of a Snap-On.

[@bigwrenchgarage1360]

AirCat are great impacts!

[@natec4359]

Good tools to have! One tool a shop would need here in the northeast is the bolt buster. Road salt makes everything super fun. Alot less dangerous than a torch.

[@johnsee7269]

Very interesting. #11 should have been the magnetic small parts trays I saw on the tool box lid, really handy. Excellent video!

[@melindaortiz9741]

Agree

[@flymachine014]

There is a saying my das has: a tool pays itself the first time you use it. Agree, the correct tool can make a job easier and cleaner, being cars, arts and crafts, hobby RC vehicles, DIY, electronics etc... great video Wizard

[@DukenukemX]

10mm socket. The end.

[@lancefawcett1809]

I seem to have misplaced mine.

[@murry001]

you mean 10, 10mm sockets. Every 2 weeks.

[@Tbizzh]

I still scratch my head about this 10mm phenomenon. I tinker on cars and all kinds of power equipment are rarely use 10mm.

[@Darwinion]

HAHA... I found an extended 10mm socket in the road while cycling last week. I was like.... "yay.... a 10mm!"

[@brizzle897]

Tbizzh you must tinker on a different planet bro. Everything used 8, 10, and 12 or US equivalent. 10 being very common.

[@davidbement7386]

Appreciate you doing videos during all this Wiz, it really helps your audience focus on something positive and learn along the way!

[@craigjorgensen4637]

David Bement I totally agree with you David!

[@rulechange6329]

I was not interested in car mechanics before watching Mr Wizard, I watched because I was tired of all the BS on KZbin. Mr Wizards shows are relaxing on my mind, very informative and legitimate. I’ve started doing minor repairs in my car now, I enjoy it, have bought recommended tools by Mr Wizard. Great show, honest, no swearing. Mrs Wizard is great also. Thank you

[@zachelliott9231]

+1 to the ratcheting, Flex head ratchets. I bought some of the Mountain wrenches from your affiliate page and i hardly ever use my regular gear wrenches anymore. They just have so much more torque for breaking and can get in such weird spots.

[@arlenburgin2392]

You can't work on a Komatsu without them

[@zubirhusein]

Ye and half the time I try to use normal ratcheting wrench, the box end is too thick and won't fit, so I end up having to use a standard wrench anyways. The mountain ones eliminate that at the cost of some clearance

[@TiMmMAAaaa]

Mountain wrenches worth every penny...

[@jonathanpalmer228]

The hose clamps you called, you can also use them on springs. Very useful. I'm a diesel mechanic and use them on them big air brake springs.

[@ollianddelphine]

If you want to get rid of air tools, you could maybe use an SDS drill in hammer only mode for the same purpose. Love your hints and tips.

[@thomashuskey3531]

Dude ! Where have you been all my life ??? I will definitely be ordering a bunch of stuff through you !!! Thank you so much man !

[@mds2465]

Another suggestion that I wanted to mention is based off of one of my own personal experiences. Perhaps maybe you didn’t mention this tool but it’s something that’s saved me big time in recent history and I’m sure that you’ve been in this scenario as well at some point in your career as a mechanic. One day I was doing a brake job on my 2014 Honda CR-V, and the caliper slider pins were both rounded out and would not come apart and as such I could not complete the brake job on the car. I was able to get all the old parts out okay, but without those bolts coming apart I just could not reassemble the brakes on the car, period. This scenario happens over and over again whenever I go to do a brake job on a Honda. Idk what it is about these cars but these stupid caliper bolts always round out on me to where I can’t get them out. So after exhausting all my options, including trying to use a dremel to round out the bolts to where I could get a wrench and twist them out, I went out and bought a socket set called the Irwin socket grip tool set, and that thing gripped onto those bolts and I was able to twist them out of the caliper assembly and complete the brake job. Without that tool, I would’ve never been able to move forward, unless I bought new calipers, which was not in my budget at the time. I’m sure you probably have something like that at your shop, but that is definitely one tool I would never work on cars without having on hand.

[@Jordan__Sloan]

Koken makes a good one called surface drive

[@sherischneider2390]

Gear wrench Bolt Biter impact sockets seem like they would be great for that, too.

[@mds2465]

yep exactly! @@sherischneider2390

[@xcofcd]

For me one of the ten would be definitely vise grip pliers. I can't count how many times these saved my ass working on cars...

[@mixmasterpax]

I use them on so many jobs, agreed.

[@bobpope2990]

Aside from the socket and wrench sets/impact sockets/hammers and dollies I bought when I was going to Collision repair/frame school was a Chicago Pneumatic air hammer I bought in a pawnshop for 8 bucks in Birmingham Alabama when I was there to compete in a national V.I.C.A. competition in 78'. I had that tool for many,many years,until I upgraded it to a Rodac long barrel air hammer,and put a quick release tool chuck on it.I liked the Rodac because it has a air valve on it so you can turn the air pressure down right on the tool. They are a very versatile tool .

[@TurboTonyG]

Wizard, could you please do a video showing the hammer-wrench tool in use? I’ve never seen one of them before and I’m really intrigued. Tool #5, I think.

[@michaelreynolds1904]

#4 I think.......curious about that too.

[@Czechbound]

South Main Auto channel uses one when replacing a whole brake assemply. It's like a handheld version of the hammer you see road crews using to split concrete ( when they use a sharp end ). Can push a bolt for example out of a rusty hole. To me, they seem plenty loud, but you never see anyone wearing ear protection

[@BryanByTheSea]

Ditto here, did not even know such a tool existed.

[@BryanByTheSea]

@@Czechbound Do you happen to know the show number or link to the episode where it was used?

[@powershop1903]

what is the special wrench called?

[@garrisong]

Hose removal pliers are absolutely amazing they work every time!

[@gravelytodd]

I have an Astro 4980 “Big Nasty” air hammer and there are just some jobs you cannot do without a good air hammer.

[@cmartin_ok]

We have a saying in the UK: "If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's definitely broken"

[@seanfox6947]

gravelytodd do you hear the heavy rock music every time you use it now!! 😂

[@gravelytodd]

@@seanfox6947 Yes, it does come with its own theme music. Difficult to hear while using the hammer, but its there.

[@johneric3886]

Hey car wizard I like those long needle nose pliers that bow out. I like how you talked about using them on hoses. A lot of times I put electrical tape around them to prevent them from gouging the rubber hose. Thanks for all you do Happy Spring.

[@andyhendrickson5619]

When I need to remove a crank pulley I wedge a wrench against the ground, remove the coil's wire plug and bump the starter.

[@mixmasterpax]

Ok, that's awesome.

[@stealthirl]

Thats how i was told to do it

[@kpn3nc]

Every time I've done that it's been easier than the impact

[@P1983sche]

That is super clever. Thanks for sharing that.

[@christopheryoung826]

Risks include, wrench slipping and going thru the rad. Wrench breaking.

[@PFLEONARDI0906]

Wizzard, I found a great crescent wrench, aka “universal metric”. Its a Craftsman with a locking lever like a vise grips. Keeps from slipping/rounding…

[@raabsand]

When you leave it for the next guy you'll be the next guy

[@kenrivers9757]

Ive cursed myself out several times for over torque 😂😂😂😂

[@mdoyle403]

Yep, Ave's fav saying, do it right for the next guy because you may be that next guy

[@JordanKeller]

Wow those are good words to live by

[@spoolin55psi]

I like that alot especially when doing hvac work

[@jeremypike9153]

Exactly if you work on something it's not just about making it work again it's about making sure its put back together right.

[@HarleySLA]

I use mountains on drive belt auto tensioners. I dont have a drive belt wrench set, and never have issues. Sometimes they like to stay attached, so reverse the drive and wiggle and the mountain wrench comes free with no struggle. That's a good set, even for DIY or occasionial wrenching. It'll save your body and hands. Worth every penny for that alone. Not to mention frustration, you cant put a price on removing frustration. Cheers 🍻

[@DeadeyeDgen]

I also own that scan tool love it. I will sometimes use it over the icid BMW scaner I actually have everyone of the tools you showed and I agree with you

[@dottyjyoung]

(Home car maintenance here.) I never even thought about cutting the rusty bolts off. I'm already a woodworker, so I have a Dremel & a multi-tool already. I'm getting that tiny little battery jumper too.

[@mbs5328]

I'd love to see a video dedicated to all the different ways you use your Dremel.

[@Joserocha-wm9de]

This guy is smart and so professional , that if he has to fix a toyota camry or honda basic models for sure he dont need a scan tool ... He is the scan tool 👌👌

[@Unclejake]

It seems my picks are the most common tool I use on any repair...somehow it always finds it way to the repair.

[@brianr987]

Cool! The days of timing lights and dwell meters are over. Good vid.

[@JML1987]

VIDEO IDEA: I haven't really seen a video like this but what I want to see is a breakdown of good mechanics like you that suggest a starter mechanic toolkit for different budgets. Like what would you buy if you have a budget of $250? $500, $1000, $2000, etc? It's kind of what I'm debating right now on a $1,000 budget.

[@HarleySLA]

Good wrenches of different lengths, good sockets, good hand ratchets of different lengths and a good 1/2" impact, most other things you can get of reasonable quality, but those I wouldn't skimp on. I'm saying this assuming you were going to get into automotive as a profession. Cheap cart, decent pliers, hammer set, etc. There's so many things you'll end up needing, but not all the time. You'll always need those base tools I mentioned, also depending on what you work on and who you work for. I actually did this in tech school, helped a guy on a $2k budget build a starter box for graduation and we set him up right. He works at a performance shop now, left the dealership after graduation.

[@sherischneider2390]

Wranglerstar has a playlists where he makes a $1000 All-American Snap-on quality home mechanic kit. The Humble Mechanic also has made 2 versions of a $1500 entry level mechanics tool kit over the period of 2 years. Both of these are great videos to watch. You can also search KZbin for videos of the best $250 dollar mechanics kits if you want. The Humble Mechanic includes one in each of his tool cart build videos.

[@anvilsvs]

Something you haven't mentioned which is absolutely essential. IRWIN VISE-GRIP Original Chain Clamp, Locking, 9-Inch (27ZR). There are times when nothing else in the world can replace one of these.

[@boostedmaniac]

Can you give us a link to that impact wrench tool you mentioned for the crank bolt?

[@Jeffiekins]

His Amazon store is at www.amazon.com/shop/omegaautoclinic

[@chefjefe68]

Thanks for showing us weekend warriors what you use. As the tool I like, it is a tie between your Autel scanner and your ratching wrenches.

[@Sash_Window]

Some real cool tools there that I never knew existed! Cheers Bro >.

[@657449]

You need a tool cabinet to hold everything so you can find it when needed. The proper tool saves you time and doesn't damage other parts. Thanks for a great video.

[@postersm7141]

I was waiting for you to get to the air cat LOL number two, my favorite tool. It's basically a mini pneumatic jackhammer!! Definitely a must-have in a professional auto shop. By the way Milwaukee was great back in the day before the conglomerate acquisition. However still good and a must have in my opinion

[@olukunle]

I decided to invest in a Autel Maxisys Elite almost 2 years ago, I say invest as I had plans to build on my DIY experience and perhaps build a pro garage and this tool has proved to be invaluable and pretty much paid for itself. I own and work on EU cars mostly and this tool has been fantastic, from programming to adaptations, it works so well with a relatively simple learning curve as the Wizard said it does it all for you. It is expensive, but a worthy investment for anyone that will be doing any serious and professional DIY or commercial work

[@cincomorales]

Mr ms wizard thank you 🙏 for this video I’m so lucky to have of all those tools including toys or animal toys I have 2 of them In my tool truck I’m a mobile mechanic my step stone to a real shop , thank you for this videos they are really really helpful Now I don’t see any comercials on your video please make sure you get paid for it I know your chanel it’s going to hit the One million mark soon ! Take care mr ms wizard 🧙‍♂️ 🧙‍♂️

[@wolfshead13]

Please stay safe and sharing your knowledge and tips. Best to you and Mrs Wizard

[@wolfman9999999]

I'd love to get our 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon out to you to fix an oil leak, plus a couple of other jobs that need to be done that make me cringe to try to tackle myself.

[@raspucin70]

@Not Hitler Only a philistine would make such a comment. Yet to find something short of RR to be as comfy, spacious and quiet. And be able to fix it on the budget (unlike RR). Good on gas too (for its size/age/performance bracket). Keep buying flashy, disposable and expensive cars, leave those barges to people who can appreciate them.