If truth be told, the automotive tools market is literally packed full of specialized tools that are meant to be used for particular tasks. These are typically inclusive of fuel injection sockets, valve spring compressors and even drive shaft wrenches. And while specialist tools are very useful and necessary in many occasions there are basic hand tools that are required by mechanics and service technicians.  Below is a brief description of the basic hand tools that should start your tools collection through an online tool shop:

Sockets

Sockets are typically considered as being the most widely used tool by mechanics. There are two different forms in which these are available, and are known as standard or deep. These are commonly used to tighten and undo bolts sockets, and  can be acquired by online tool shops that sell automotive tools in varying sizes. Sockets are categorised by the fitting size for ratchets, torque wrenches etc., and are available in 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″ and 1″. The most popular are 1/4″ and 1/2″ but there are many multi drive socket sets available that will give you a range of sizes and fittings that are ideal if you are starting out.

Spanners / Wrenches

These are typically available in different sizes. Standard imperial spanner sizes are 10 – 12 – 13 – 14 – 17 – 18 – 19 – 20 – 21 – 22mm, whereas standard metric spanner sizes are inclusive of 1/4″ – 5/16″ – 11/32″ – 3/8″ – 7/16″ – 1/2″ – 9/16″ – 5/8″ – 11/16″ – 3/4″ – 13/16″ – 7/8″. Although there are many other sizes available as well, make sure that you at least buy these standard sizes from a top quality online tool shop. For the best automotive tools available at the moment, visit Aus Tools now!