Sooner or later, car owners are faced with the need to fix the car. And it doesn't matter what kind of problem it may be - a small one, when you need to unscrew and screw on the socket, a little more when you have to change a wheel, or too complex, which can only be fixed in a specialized service. In any case, it is better for the driver to always have on hand a set of tools that will help in case of an unexpected breakdown on the road.
Car tool kits are often spoken about. But attention is rarely focused on what should be included in such a set. After all, you won't be able to just take a few tools that you use to repair your home, throw x in the trunk and consider your mission completed. The car needs its own funds for repair.
What is included in the auto tool kit
The best option would be to buy a ready-made universal set of tools for a car, with which you can easily repair an iron horse. You can buy one at any car dealership or in a specialized market. Alternatively, you can order a universal set of auto tools on the Internet.
If you think that the universal set is far from a complete list of what is needed, you can collect it yourself. Tool boxes are sold in abundance in large supermarkets today.
To prevent a car breakdown from taking you by surprise, it is advisable to have the following set of tools in your car:
- Phillips and slotted screwdrivers, socket car keys, replaceable heads;
- a knob with a long handle and a hinge, adjustable wrenches and wrenches;
- torque wrenches, hammers, pliers, pliers;
- side cutters, clamps, chisel, hacksaw for metal, file, set of files;
- pullers for springs and valves, hydrometer, jack, grease gun.
By the way, it is also desirable for women to have a similar set in their car. And even if they themselves do not know how to use it most often, a professional master suddenly stops helping them.
If you delve into the details of the complete list of tools, you can understand that more than half of them will not be in the set. And you should be ready for this. There can be only 2 options here: either leave it as it is, or buy everything missing yourself.
How to choose tools
The best option is to choose tools from trusted brands and well-known manufacturers. Indeed, when purchasing unfamiliar instruments, it is rather difficult to determine their quality by eye. And finding out that they are so-so already in the process of repairing a car breakdown is not the best thing to do. In this regard, professionals advise to purchase tools only in specialized stores. Yes, it will be more expensive, but you get a quality guarantee.
You can buy cheap tools on the market. Today, the automotive tool market is quite loyal to Taiwanese manufacturers. They have already learned how to create their own tools based on the requirements and standards of the Russian Federation. Therefore, do not rush to write them off. Moreover, experts note the improved quality of their products.
Before you go to buy a toolbox, determine for yourself the amount that you are willing to spend on it. You can make a rough estimate by examining the cost of the parts you need on the Internet. Remember that you don't need expensive and professional kits. Today there are quite a few analogues for less money, but not of inferior quality.
