Who the Heck is VIM Tools?

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@denoftools
@denoftools 11 ай бұрын
* Correction * VIM only charges the $10 fee if you bought the tool from someone else. If you buy the tool direct from them then there’s no charge for warranty work. Secondly, they did a cool reaction video to my video. Go check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIO8iGtmapZ2m6ssi=P3bi8-aFt0Zcr6Pp
@luislopezjr1626
@luislopezjr1626 11 ай бұрын
Pretty impressive deep dive👍🏼 As for warranty, if the tool is purchased from us on our website there is no fee for shipping. You can warranty up to 5 items on the same Submission for the $9.99 shipping fee. Alternatively the original dealer is responsible for warranties and if the purchaser no longer has access to that dealer, all dealers can and most will warranty an item if you’re purchasing something else from them. As for International Marketing & Sales: (IMS) is our private labeling business (making tools for other companies with their own brands on them). We make tools for multiple profesional companies both in the US and internationally across multiple markets (not just automotive) We are the building that was under construction in the street view. Durston/VIM had been family owned for 3 generations before my family took over in 2020. We are still very close with the previous owners and they were a big part in helping us hit the ground running. The Durston family had been making automotive tools for US companies since the 30’s. The first product was the scraper (reason for the name). Ray changed the name to Durston Manufacturing in the 40’s when they were already making tools for the automotive industry which is the reason they bought the VIM name to have their own line. Will be doing a more in depth explanation on our Tool Tuesday on our YT page if anyone is generally interested. To those who have used and enjoyed our products, Thank you for your support!
@davida871
@davida871 11 ай бұрын
Awesome reply and reassuring clarification of warranty. I will definitely be checking out the VIM product line.
@luislopezjr1626
@luislopezjr1626 11 ай бұрын
@@MrJo0071warranty them where you bought them and you won’t pay anything
@breandanwheeler5267
@breandanwheeler5267 11 ай бұрын
Are your ratchets made in the USA?
@breandanwheeler5267
@breandanwheeler5267 11 ай бұрын
Are your ratchets made in the USA?
@breandanwheeler5267
@breandanwheeler5267 11 ай бұрын
Are your ratchets made in the USA?
@warrenblanchard889
@warrenblanchard889 11 ай бұрын
VIM has great tools and are on most if not all the tool trucks, Matco rebrands a lot of VIM tools! Their mag rail socket organizers are top notch!
@jontnoneya3404
@jontnoneya3404 11 ай бұрын
Are you sure it's not the other way around? That VIM rebrands Matco tools? Seems to me that Matco has been in the tool game for A LOT longer than VIM has.
@zachroberts1988
@zachroberts1988 11 ай бұрын
​@@jontnoneya3404matco doesnt make hardly anything... their almost all rebranded tools
@MBgunworks7
@MBgunworks7 11 ай бұрын
@@jontnoneya3404given Matco only manufactures tool boxes and manufactures nothing else, it’s safe to say they are not making stuff for VIM. They might get from the same supplier but Matco is just a brand and not a manufacturer. (Besides tool boxes)
@matthewhammond4537
@matthewhammond4537 11 ай бұрын
Matco doesn't make any tools as far as I know.​@@jontnoneya3404
@gulzeb
@gulzeb 11 ай бұрын
@@jontnoneya3404 matco is mostly a tool rebrander
@260Jake
@260Jake 11 ай бұрын
VIM is my best brand I sell on my independent truck. They are rebranding for Matco, cornwell, and a little snap on. There are TONS of skus thru Matco and cornwell. Their warranty and service is impeccable. They will fill in where gearwrench dropped the ball now that they are going full into Amazon and not having the street team branded trucks anymore. If you buy it from an Indy truck that’s a vim dealer they’ll do your warranty for you. Great group of people!
@Jack-vv4yg
@Jack-vv4yg 11 ай бұрын
Im looking for a VIM CFB100
@westllen1
@westllen1 11 ай бұрын
VIM's extra long spark plug sockets are excellent and a lot less then the top dog's expensive ones. I bought set, no problems here. 👍🏻
@mikefisc9989
@mikefisc9989 11 ай бұрын
I love VIM tools. I became aware of them a few years ago when a KZbinr presented some of their tools for a review. Between Harbor Freight, Tekton, Olsa and of course VIM I know I can find the tool at the price and quality point that I'm looking for. Thanks Jeff for the video. I hope to see you do some more product presentation and reviews for VIM in the future.
@Mrpiraterias
@Mrpiraterias 11 ай бұрын
You could have just called and asked. I applied at their La Verne, Ca. facility back in 2008. They gave me a quick tour of the tool maker area. 4-5 years later from Ebay I ordered 1/4 square to 1/4 hex sockets. And I noticed it was VIM branded. From those times I would notice their products at Old School hardware stores around the area even at the Pomona classic car swap meet.
@Doyle047
@Doyle047 11 ай бұрын
Vim also rebrands tools for all four major tool trucks, Matco and Mac being their large customers. They sell through mobile tool network as well.
@Jujoji
@Jujoji 11 ай бұрын
Both the FlatRateMaster and Charles the Humble Mechanic have been talking about having, using, and loving various VIM tools, bits, sockets, and socket rails for close to a decade
@Jethro2022
@Jethro2022 11 ай бұрын
I have had VIM tools since at least the early 2000s. When I first started using them they were known for their specialty sockets and bits. As far as warranty I called a few days ago for a product I purchased direct and they are sending me a replacement.
@Jethro2022
@Jethro2022 11 ай бұрын
By the way I have a couple of videos on my page about their tools and have more coming
@MrEuph714
@MrEuph714 11 ай бұрын
So, I had to look up when I bought one of my favorite tools from VIM. Back it 2014, I bought SHI400 stubby 9 peice metric stubby hex set. It is the first kit I go to when removing hex fasteners. All of the bits still look like new, and it was only $27.
@z50com
@z50com 11 ай бұрын
I've been selling surplus aerospace tools for over 20 years. VIM makes rivet gun/air hammer sets. Most of the ones I've sold over the years are collar cutters with .401 shanks. Top quality USA made tools that both McDonnell Douglas & Boeing buy from.
@brandoncrimmins6296
@brandoncrimmins6296 11 ай бұрын
Mac, Matco and even Snap-On out here in northern Wisconsin all have some VIM tools in their catalog.
@maddmechanic2386
@maddmechanic2386 11 ай бұрын
Its the building that was under construction. Theyre located around the corner from my job. They create and design, its a full distribution building. That building was finished last year
@stevegee218
@stevegee218 11 ай бұрын
I have 2 older German Cars to work on. One is a Volkswagen that are notorious for limited access and the use of XZN (Triple Square) fasteners. VIM has several products that are more compact and work in tight spots. They also have more unique specialty tools. They are like an alternative to Lisle Tools in that respect.
@Gadget0343
@Gadget0343 11 ай бұрын
A while back I got a few things from VIM and was very impressed. I decided to setup a new box for my home shop so I would not have to drag stuff back and forth from work and decided to go mostly all VIM. I have it delivered to my work and when the rest of the guys see the stuff, they are all very impressed.
@djsi38t
@djsi38t 11 ай бұрын
Best wrench extender in the industry for sure....That I think everyone should have.....locking dual flex extensions.....torx and torx plus sockets that cant be beat by anyone...even swivel torx sockets...some really innovative tools..
@jjchunjeh88
@jjchunjeh88 4 ай бұрын
Love these videos on backgrounds of tool companies. It would be awesome to see one on Toolant.
@LynxStarAuto
@LynxStarAuto Ай бұрын
I'm from Florida, and they are headquartered here iirc. VIM has been around for longer than I've been in the industry. I started in 2003, and they were already well established back then. The thing with VIM was they were more a specialty tool company from my experience. Like when it came to compact bit drivers, that's what I mostly used them for. I'm a German auto tech, and Torx, triple square, hex bit, etc, are life on those cars. VIM always had things like long reach flex head drivers, stubby bits, and uncommon sizes in 1/4 drive which were a god send on German cars where space is a premium.
@billyboyd418
@billyboyd418 11 ай бұрын
Vim does tool Tuesday videos and their episode 60 has the building and a walk around showing the exterior, it looks like the one under construction but that is probably from 2020 when they moved there.
@luislopezjr1626
@luislopezjr1626 11 ай бұрын
This is correct 👍🏼
@Huffy_Turns_a_Wrench
@Huffy_Turns_a_Wrench 11 ай бұрын
Ive been using VIM tools since the 90s.... Professionally.... I can definatly attest to their quality! When I was buying them in the 90s they were mostly specialty tools.... But they have expanded and are very innovative.... and they have always retained the quality that sold me on the tools from the start. They are a great company that I use and will continue to use. Ive never had to use their warranty because ive never broken one.... they are just built that well.
@jrbpit1
@jrbpit1 11 ай бұрын
I have a VIM wrench extender and one of their bit sets. Seems to be pretty good. Wrench extender is heavy, has a nice handle and works very well.
@luislopezjr1626
@luislopezjr1626 11 ай бұрын
We also have a 27” long extenbable wrench extender available now and XL version coming for up to 50mm wrenches
@CCFIFresno
@CCFIFresno 11 ай бұрын
I think that $10 on the warranty is just to ward off the freeloaders that buy a tool at a yard sale and go take it back, like they did to Craftsman for years. They'll look at that once and say they aren't a victim. What I would say is test the system. See how easy it is to warranty it through the seller? Then in the event of a problem/warranty claim that the seller can't handle or it was purchased directly online, make the call to them directly and see what happens? As society has changed over the years people no longer have a problem with taking advantage of retailers that actually stand for something. So a good company will protect itself and their financial viability of how they stand behind their product. Which is they do but they're not fools. 💯💯💯
@luislopezjr1626
@luislopezjr1626 11 ай бұрын
This was very well put, thank you ✊🏼
@nathanbame4198
@nathanbame4198 11 ай бұрын
It seems that warranty abuse is the biggest problem for any tool maker that offers that kind of no questions asked exchange.
@TooljunkieDave5215
@TooljunkieDave5215 11 ай бұрын
I hear their tools are great. From my understanding they’re big on making their tools super durable. I’m yet to buy any vim tools but I’m definitely interested in a few of their products
@scottcpan68
@scottcpan68 11 ай бұрын
I just picked up a Vim HBR5 1/4" mini ratchet off eBay for $20. Great little tool that I bought for a specific job, changing the transmission pan on a Ram truck.
@jamesridley1437
@jamesridley1437 11 ай бұрын
I am a auto body tech bought my first vim tool on a Mac truck tool about 20 years ago for some German cars still use them today never had to warranty them in my opinion there very good tools
@typicalbamboozler6030
@typicalbamboozler6030 11 ай бұрын
I have had the 77-piece stubby bit set for just under 10 years now i think. bought it off the cornwell truck. Great set! i don't use it every single day (i paint cars) but, when i need to get in a tight space or need an odd bit or size this is my go to for sure! comes in super handy especially if you work on cars.
@donho3617
@donho3617 11 ай бұрын
I have some VIM tools and bought them off the tool truck. The oldest socket I have from them is the socket to remove the tire rack off first generation Isuzu Trooper I think I bought it in the 1990's when Joe Isuzu was selling Isuzus. I still have the Isuzu and still use the socket from time to time to remove the tire rack on the back of the truck.
@careygale2315
@careygale2315 11 ай бұрын
I bought Vim tools from the Matco truck back in 2015. I needed some triple squares. The Matco guy said he's been selling this Vim brand and so far everyone likes these tools. Still have them and never let me down
@splashoyellow
@splashoyellow 11 ай бұрын
I'm not sure of most places that sell them, but the Cornwell guy that comes to our shop carries some of the more specialty tools that not all the big names make.
@josuefHuerta
@josuefHuerta 11 ай бұрын
Loved and used VIM tools for a few years now, it was their half cut stuff that has saved my butt on multiple occasions. I really enjoy your videos and that you do your due diligence but some of your concerns and questions could have been answered by watching a few of their tool Tuesday videos. Oh and i really like that they actually answer your questions you ask their Instagram instead of getting a corporate robo reply
@jimmyfreeze3782
@jimmyfreeze3782 10 ай бұрын
Bought the 26 piece hex master set off the snap on truck over 10 years ago. Don't even think about getting any other brand when it comes to Allen sockets. I hammer the larger 1/2" 14mm and 17mm with snap on air and the latest high torque impacts from Milwaukee and Dewalt. The fact that I haven't broken one is amazing. Don't worry about warranty. If you ever break one, I would like to know how.
@ecleveland1
@ecleveland1 11 ай бұрын
I’ve owned and used VIM tools for several years. They are actually very good tools that stand up well under every day use. I wouldn’t hesitate at all about buying them. As far as the charge for shipping a warranty claim that’s simple to understand. They want you to go through the dealer so you can develop your tool relationship needs with the seller and not directly with the company. When you are a company that sells products wholesale to distributors and retailers the last thing those businesses want is to have to compete with the manufacturer.
@meegstomtom
@meegstomtom 11 ай бұрын
I like their bits. But i feel their bit driver ratchet has a lot of resistance for a small ratchet. Handles plenty of torque. But usless for me on loose bolts. I do maintenance at a printing press so i use lots of metric hex bits. These fit in places well though.
@luislopezjr1626
@luislopezjr1626 9 ай бұрын
The thumb wheel is there for those loose bolts, makes it easier to get them out instead of having to turn the ratchet
@SK.ALL.THE.WAY1
@SK.ALL.THE.WAY1 11 ай бұрын
I have an old set of USA made VIM 6 point SAE combination ignition wrenches from the late 90s early 2000s with an NSN # that i got while in the Army.
@leeb4607
@leeb4607 5 ай бұрын
I have one stubby ratchet from them and it has been great I am looking at the telescoping wrench extender.
@danblankenship5744
@danblankenship5744 11 ай бұрын
Have you a video showing the differences between the three cross-head screwdrivers? I was wondering if I need to buy three kits or if someone sells JIS, Phillips, and Pozidriv screwdrivers in one kit?
@robertcasey3528
@robertcasey3528 11 ай бұрын
Vim makes tools that are equal to and in some cases exceed Snap on tools. They actually make some tools for some big name manufacturers they are not allowed to name.
@crazyvermonter
@crazyvermonter 11 ай бұрын
i think Vim tools manufacturers some tools for Snap on's blue point line. I have a blue point bit ratchet that has 1/4 hex on one end and 1/4 square on the other.
@CCFIFresno
@CCFIFresno 11 ай бұрын
From the shows that they've attended the tools that they're putting out and the information the guys at the shows have are second to none. These guys are real players and real professionals.
@luislopezjr1626
@luislopezjr1626 11 ай бұрын
Thank you 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼✊🏼
@CCFIFresno
@CCFIFresno 11 ай бұрын
@@luislopezjr1626 The truth doesn't care who likes it and who does not like it, it is simply the truth. Jon E. Boscariol That is me, my words and belief. I do appreciate the encouragement and thank you greatly for awarding me this in a situation where it matters and it should. 💯💯💯
@TraceyWheeler-c8y
@TraceyWheeler-c8y 11 ай бұрын
Forty years ago I was employed by a company in Australia who were import agents for the Vim Tool line. The invoicing company was Durston Manufacturing Co - LaVerne CA. The Vim line was not very broad, but they were leaders in Torx & Tamper Torx etc bits & sets, specialty distributor wrenches, air hammer sets etc. Their patented #VC1 Carbon Scraper was private labeled for every tool brand, both major & minor back in the day. I believe most of their business was actually private label. They were also a major source for socket rails back in that time, but I'm unsure as to whether they were manufacturing the rails & clips themselves. From my experience they were certainly a legit company all those years ago.
@melgross
@melgross 11 ай бұрын
I had heard of VIM tools for a very long time, like 50 years, and own several of them. Very fine tools. No point in anybody denigrating them. Continuity may or may not be important. What matters is what the owners do with the company. As Louis says here, if you buy their product online, from them, there is no shipping on warrantee. And most everything I do buy is online. I was using the web in late 1995. That’s about when it hit the public. It was difficult for the first few years.
@AntonioClaudioMichael
@AntonioClaudioMichael 11 ай бұрын
They have Quality Tools and a Lot of Cool Unique Tools like Double flex Mini ratchet wrenches and lots of other Tools for hard to reach locations
@FreyGrimrod
@FreyGrimrod 11 ай бұрын
VIM is definitely a serious player in automotive generally for specialty stuff. Love my VIM stuff and have been great to deal with customer service.
@mikefisc9989
@mikefisc9989 11 ай бұрын
+1 on the customer service. They are top notch.
@luislopezjr1626
@luislopezjr1626 11 ай бұрын
We appreciate the support!👍🏼
@Oo-IIII-oO
@Oo-IIII-oO 11 ай бұрын
I really don't care who they are...What I know is they design and make great and tools that save you time. Evrything I bought from them has helped me and obvoiusly they listen to real world technicians feedback and input to improve their line up. There's no competition to the tools they offer.
@luislopezjr1626
@luislopezjr1626 11 ай бұрын
We work with multiple technicians and dealers to get real world feedback and suggestions that make jobs easier. Thank you for your support 👍🏼
@staceygandy2009
@staceygandy2009 11 ай бұрын
I have a few vim tool sets and plan to get more soon. Really nice high quality tools.
@luislopezjr1626
@luislopezjr1626 11 ай бұрын
As for the original owner of the company, that name was not Passed down the 3 generations that ran the business for 80 years so unfortunately we do not know.
@Ilovetools12
@Ilovetools12 11 ай бұрын
I have many of there tools and I have yet to have a problem with any of them. I get mine from my tool trucks and they can warranty for me if needed. highly recommend
@JJJobson
@JJJobson 11 ай бұрын
Vim says you can use their chromes on impacts. That’s quality sockets
@warlockcommandcenter
@warlockcommandcenter 11 ай бұрын
I had a broken swivel deep socket by proto, Stanley the owner of proto had me ship them the socket. But swivel deep sockets were no longer in the inventory. Note this was a standard peanut spark plug socket.
@LordHog
@LordHog 11 ай бұрын
VIM is the greatest programmer’s development tool no matter what emacs people think
@denoftools
@denoftools 11 ай бұрын
I knew someone had to go there 😂
@ronaldjohnson1474
@ronaldjohnson1474 11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Jeff, for all of your research. You've become a tremendous asset for the tool community.
@floydwilliams3321
@floydwilliams3321 8 ай бұрын
I recently bought some stuff from them, ordered one of their paper catalogs and it doesn’t have prices in it very strange sent them an email and no response
@norm5785
@norm5785 11 ай бұрын
Never heard of VIM Tools. Thank you for sharing your this information. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia 😊
@trickle2257
@trickle2257 11 ай бұрын
IMO: VIM mag rails are the best in the industry for socket organization. They are a little bit pricey but damn they are good.
@CoopUSMC2531
@CoopUSMC2531 11 ай бұрын
Great quality tools! Have their DD3 and it’s buttery smooth. Will be getting more.
@nvxwax1785
@nvxwax1785 11 ай бұрын
Well i have sent them many messages about getting (buying) a replacement stubby hex for over a year, i bought a standard and metric set of stubby hex sockets and the standard had two of the same size and missing one (Cant remember the size, tools at work), they have never contacted me about buying the one size im missing. never got a reply, customer service sucks.
@stephendavis7812
@stephendavis7812 11 ай бұрын
Vim tools are great. Hard to believe you don't know about them. I think it says more about you than them. Expand your scope my friend. They are a company worth doing business with. They aren't pretending to be anything.... they have a lot of nicely designed takes on tool, and they are definitely a tool truck level tool. Fit for professionals who want leading edge options.
@BarlowBrigade
@BarlowBrigade 11 ай бұрын
It does say anything about him he just spreading things he learned after doing research... The size of the company speaks more than you foolish response.
@stephendavis7812
@stephendavis7812 11 ай бұрын
@@BarlowBrigade Ok - Big Jim, whatever you say, or can barely say. What exactly hurt your feelings? My point was/is that I think it's odd that a guy who does tons of KZbin videos to the tune of over 250K subscribers hasn't heard of VIM tools. They have been very hot for a few years now and growing before that. They may be small, but they have been on tool trucks for a while now, they are often out of stock on their most popular items, online and through their dealers. Jeff did a deep dive on facts from the past, but little in the way where they stand now with folks interested in tools above the level of most brands on Amazon. I'm not a tool snob, I get lots of stuff from Harbor Freight and Amazon, but I also recognize quality when I see it and have plenty VIM, Mac, Snap-on, Milwaukee, Dewalt, Knipex, etcetera. All I am saying is our friend Jeff should have done some looking into the tools they sell, who sells tools for them, and been able to give us, his audience a better feel for who VIM is. Instead, he presented them as an unknown, possibly a fly by night, some company one should be careful dealing with. Ok, they aren't in the fortune 500, but they have been selling some really nice stuff for a while now. VIM gave a couple of gracious replies, as they should to a guy with 250K subscribers, good for them, shows they are classy. Having said that, the review was great in certain areas, and lacking in others. No disrespect intended. Do a deep dive on their line-up, it's fantastic.
@garymiller5937
@garymiller5937 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the history of VIM. I've never heard of them but I do love the shade of green they've chosen! The new studio looks like it's coming together, and it looks fantastic. Try to stay warm! 😊😊😊❤❤❤
@carlosgaray9212
@carlosgaray9212 11 ай бұрын
2005 I bought a vw, needed a triple square. Found a set from VIM great price. Bought them. Still own vws still use the set of triple square. Great product
@AntonioClaudioMichael
@AntonioClaudioMichael 11 ай бұрын
OEM Tools are Also Green Like VIM Tools
@joshrod2941
@joshrod2941 4 ай бұрын
i found out about vim in 2011, theyre on a tool truck in southern Ny some of Nj and Ct. also i think Mac sells them on their truck, theyre deff pro level. innovative cool company, i wish they were bigger.
@jrbullock87
@jrbullock87 11 ай бұрын
VIM makes the ICON Locking Flex Head Ratchet and Bit Set for HF that we all know and love as the VIM RFB400K (ratchet only).
@billyboyd418
@billyboyd418 11 ай бұрын
Koon trucking has a video called “New tools from Vim,…” where the owners son talks about the history of the company at about 14:30 in the video. It’s a long video showing some new tools they were launching.
@mikefisc9989
@mikefisc9989 11 ай бұрын
Until I saw a video of his a few years ago I had never heard of VIM. His new tool videos are fantastic! Those videos save me a lot of time so I don't need to search through several pages on multiple web sites.
@robertseguin4875
@robertseguin4875 11 ай бұрын
their tool are great, I use the half cut bit all the time, as a full time tech I need warranty repair right now. that is a draw back for me.
@Fordtruckfan89
@Fordtruckfan89 5 ай бұрын
I believe the icon mini ratchet set is produced by vim tools but I may be mistaken. I can say I've used the hell out of that little kit.
@jlozano180
@jlozano180 11 ай бұрын
I have owned a few of VIM tools, there amazing. Waiting for a few new tools that I saw videos of to come out from them
@minigpracing3068
@minigpracing3068 11 ай бұрын
Where did you end up on bringing the bear back? I remember you were having computer problems, and maybe something about licensing on a newer version of the software. If the computer can be booted, have you thought about a "disk2vhd" image and load it into virtual box? I did this on an old XP machine that ran an obsolete broadcast video router, all I had to do was install the Vbox drivers and it was up and running. Alternate assumes the hard drive is still good but computer is dead. Connect the drive on a usb dock, boot Clonezilla and clone the drive. Build Vbox machine, boot from Clonezilla disk image, and restore the clone to the Vbox machine. Running it in Vbox or some other VM might give you a huge boost in performance, more RAM, faster CPU, faster graphics card, etc.
@denoftools
@denoftools 11 ай бұрын
At the end of the day, I decided it wasn’t worth the hassle because it’s an asset that I don’t actually own.
@stlyns
@stlyns 11 ай бұрын
Looks like International Marketing and Sales, Tampa Florida has the same address as VIM and Durston.
@Sanctified_Leather
@Sanctified_Leather 11 ай бұрын
The only thing I know about VIM is a few years ago when I couldn’t find the Harbor freight small bit ratchet kit people talked about VIM having the same ratchet and many wondered if it was actually VIM that made that ratchet for Harbor Freight. Who knows on that one. But other than that I don’t know 🤷 much about them.
@FotoTravis
@FotoTravis 11 ай бұрын
I believe the Icon one is the same.
@jimhaines8370
@jimhaines8370 11 ай бұрын
on their web site it has a US section and it shows very little US made any more items almost all tools including bits are Taiwan made and they do a lot of private label for the tool trucks. They have been doing automotive specials as long as i remember starting in the seventies for me but I know much earlier by seeing old tools from them.The 10.00 deal is hard for a 5 or 6 dollar item and my tool trucks all went out of business and is were I bought a lot but they are gone moot point.
@Summitperry
@Summitperry 11 ай бұрын
Vim is like Astro, easco(are they even still around), they sell them on tool trucks and parts stores. Usually the stores that are not big chains or specialty spots.
@grapenutz5931
@grapenutz5931 9 ай бұрын
I use their tools have had a great experience with them. They are better than icon but not Snap-On in my opinion. As for the warranty 10 dollar may be steep but in today's world it basically just covers shipping and let's face it 99 percent of the time, we were using a tool wrong when it broke so it's a small price to pay for it.
@danr1920
@danr1920 11 ай бұрын
$10 to warrantee something is a deal breaker.
@luislopezjr1626
@luislopezjr1626 11 ай бұрын
$10 shipping fee if it was not purchased directly off the website, if it was purchased from a dealer it is the dealers responsibility to warranty the tool free of charge. If purchased from VIM, warranty ships out free.
@benjaminmasters5375
@benjaminmasters5375 11 ай бұрын
I'm liking these almost daily videos, ton of information to be had, thanks toolbear
@rayparker7496
@rayparker7496 11 ай бұрын
Vim tools are great tools. Really don't need the warranty they use s2 steel for their tools .never had a problem with their tools. They also make a lot of off the wall tools.
@georgeferlazzo7936
@georgeferlazzo7936 11 ай бұрын
Hello again, Jeff and Mrs. Bear 🐻 Thank you for another Great Video 👍
@zachroberts1988
@zachroberts1988 11 ай бұрын
Their tools are at the tool truck level, i have a few of their bit sets, specialty sockets and wobble extensions. Great tools! I have only warrantied two of my bits and just sent a message on instagram, got an rma number shipped it out and they sent me two bits back... didnt have to pay the 10 bucks they state on the website.
@thezfunk
@thezfunk 11 ай бұрын
Is there customer service only accessed by social media? I have unfortunately dealt with companies like that before and it is infuriating.
@zachroberts1988
@zachroberts1988 11 ай бұрын
@thezfunk no you can call, use the online form, email pretty much any form of communication.
@Pinion512
@Pinion512 9 ай бұрын
I have a set of VIM wrenches and have been satisfied with them so far. Not all that worried about the $10 warranty thing. If it's that big of a deal at some point, I'll just replace a failed tool with another brand.
@Rickmakes
@Rickmakes 11 ай бұрын
Generally speaking, no companies offer free shipping for warranty. If they offer it, it was baked into the price. You paid for it, even if you don't use it. VIM's way of doing things might be better if you never have to use it.
@jontnoneya3404
@jontnoneya3404 11 ай бұрын
LOVE THIS - thank you!! Honestly was wondering the same so I love the deep dive on this company. From the videos I've seen of them at shows and their offices, they seem far more like a "bro tools" company than serious players in the industry.
@luislopezjr1626
@luislopezjr1626 11 ай бұрын
Id say more “family owned” over “bro tools” but to each their own lol. Michael and myself are young by industry standards and have been friends since we were 13, that might be why we give off a bro tools feel. Regardless, 90 years in and industry is 90 years
@johnw.9363
@johnw.9363 11 ай бұрын
What is their website..
@chrispollock7507
@chrispollock7507 11 ай бұрын
I hope the Bear isn’t new to VIM? I known of VIM since the late 90s. There tools are great!
@craigdave3266
@craigdave3266 4 ай бұрын
All i want to know is what brand resale for more than original price because it seems like Craftsman is the only brand
@georgecurtis6463
@georgecurtis6463 11 ай бұрын
Vim has been around for a very looong time. Mostly specialty tools. Have plenty of their tools.
@AntonioClaudioMichael
@AntonioClaudioMichael 11 ай бұрын
I have tons of VIM Tools My opinion there very high quality just like Sunex Tools and i have gotten mine from my snap on and matco as well as mac Reps as well as On a few online stores bever had any issues with them 15:10 @The Den Of Tools
@timothyvanderschultzen9640
@timothyvanderschultzen9640 11 ай бұрын
Wrong! VIM is the Roman numeral for 994. The tool company was founded by Jesus and Alan Touring in 994.
@davidbaker308
@davidbaker308 11 ай бұрын
Today I discovered that a body hammer bit that I have had for 30 years or more is made by Vim. Before today I had never heard of Vim then I see this.
@Flashman36175
@Flashman36175 11 ай бұрын
Happen to me too! It is like the Earth has a plan or something. 🙂
@andrewchristiansen8311
@andrewchristiansen8311 9 ай бұрын
Im getting VIM brand bits for my impact screwdriver. They are only 20$ and my MAC Tools impact screwdriver only came with one bit from the yard sale. But the thing was only 1$!!!!!
@oli23ism
@oli23ism 11 ай бұрын
My Cornwell dealer carries some VIM tools, they don't stand out to me in any way.
@brucebissell7626
@brucebissell7626 11 ай бұрын
REALLY LIKE THE COWBOY HAT! LOOKS AWESOME HOSS. THANKS FOR THE INFO. GOD BLESS.
@averagejoesmotogarage9534
@averagejoesmotogarage9534 11 ай бұрын
Love my vim tools wrench leverage extention
@HuskieEd
@HuskieEd 11 ай бұрын
Their magnetic socket rails (mag rails) are some of the best socket organizers out there. They are a bit pricey.
@BrianMDIY
@BrianMDIY 11 ай бұрын
Please. Bring back the bear.
@gulzeb
@gulzeb 11 ай бұрын
He did a video on why the bear was done
@minigpracing3068
@minigpracing3068 11 ай бұрын
I was just thinking about this too.
@BrianMDIY
@BrianMDIY 11 ай бұрын
@@gulzeb I'll have to look it up. Thanks.
@paulbernauer227
@paulbernauer227 11 ай бұрын
Current Bing map shows an empty lot at this location as of 2023, so perhaps they are building a new facility.
@AntonioClaudioMichael
@AntonioClaudioMichael 11 ай бұрын
People been doing videos on vim tools for ages and they are all over tool trucks
@EzTechJoe
@EzTechJoe 11 ай бұрын
Hey my man. VIM just did a reaction video to yours clarifying a lot of things. Pretty good!
@keltecshooter
@keltecshooter 11 ай бұрын
Stalker........ Lol 😂 i have a lot of VIM tools and have been quite happy with them. I thought I got some of them nearly 10 years ago
@tiddums1151
@tiddums1151 11 ай бұрын
I would like to see you research and review Wilde tools. They have many american built tools. Maybe you already have and I missed it.
@denoftools
@denoftools 11 ай бұрын
I haven’t done a video on them yet but you’re right I should
@Broncort1
@Broncort1 11 ай бұрын
No more bear? I missed the explanation if any….
@denoftools
@denoftools 11 ай бұрын
Whole video on it last Aug or Sept.
@AntonioClaudioMichael
@AntonioClaudioMichael 11 ай бұрын
Harbor Freight Warranty Ealk in and Walk out in less then 10 minutes is Subjective to The store the locations and how willing the Store reps or managers are willing to help also depends on if there in a bad mood i disagree with you warranties for harbor freight suck in arizona for 99 percent of everything bad attitude Kids are who they hire in az 11:30 @The Den Of Tools
@eastcoastken
@eastcoastken 11 ай бұрын
Bro the Harbor Freight near me is horrible for warranty. Better still have your receipts or else you're up shits creek without a paddle.
@AntonioClaudioMichael
@AntonioClaudioMichael 11 ай бұрын
​@@eastcoastkensame here bro And they are also rude as heck here even if you have your receipt around me the time it takes to get a item replaced is over 15 or 20 minutes or .ore depending on how lazy or helpful the hf reps want to be
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