I took my wife’s car into the dealership for a warranty a few weeks ago and while they were checking stuff, they said the car needed 1300 dollars of work (piston soak and replace some transmission parts). I ended up doing the soak with my grandpa and took it to a shop for the transmission (wasnt even an issue, just a rivot replacement on a wheel well cover) and ended up saving 700 dollars after accounting for tools, jacks, jack stands, etc.

I want to start working on my own cars for things that can be done easily without expensive specialized tools, and I might be buying a house in the next year. I just want to start getting a decent collection of tools to hopefully save money in the long run.

I currently have a huge range of screwdrivers, soldering equipment, plyer set, socket set, file set, wire cutters and a small tool kit with some misc stuff.

I am mainly looking towards a torque wrench and a good spanner/wrench set, but looking for suggestions on what to get. Holding off on power tools until I wrap my head around brands and batteries.

  • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    7 days ago

    Going against the spirit of the post and recommending nothing.

    Start your project. Hit the store for what you need. Rinse and repeat.

    Once you get a feel for what’s useful to you, keep your eye out at the flea market, garage sales, whatever.

    • Edgarallenpwn@midwest.socialOPEnglish
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      2 days ago

      I am starting to get that. I had to borrow a few things last time so I have an idea of what I need, but no need getting other things until they are in use.