Auto Tools Blog

One of the most common reasons to call for help is when someone is locked out of their vehicle. If you deal with cars or trucks at all, always keep lockout tools on hand. You can choose the quick and dirty simple set or a more elaborate multi-piece set that might enable you to deal […]

All mechanics have their favorite tools. The ones they reach for first; the ones they clean, polish and put in just the perfect spot. But there are so many of them. A good professional always has a variety of mechanic tools on hand to attend to whatever job is presented. Like any profession, they know […]

Running a body shop is all about making your customers happy so you get referrals and more business, maybe even repeat business. You need to be sure you have all the basic body shop supplies that are necessary to keep business up and running at full speed, ready for anything. These might range from sponges […]

When it comes to tires, some are good and some are less than reliable. But even the best tires will pop when you run over a piece of metal or any other of the pieces of debris we find on today’s highways. When someone comes in and needs a plug, rotation or other fix, you […]

This is for all the large equipment users. Not your weight, large equipment like heavy duty bottle jacks and garage stands, heavy duty cranes, dollies and floor jacks. The really serious equipment. This kind of shop equipment requires a special kind of expertise and planning for usability and safety. The equipment is expensive and you […]

Automotive detailing is a fine art and fine art can only be accomplished through quality and precise auto tools and equipment. Not to mention the creativity of the professionals behind it. Projects might include stripes, moldings, and of course repair. Think about it, those are jobs that require very specific talents and tools like spray […]

I did it - I found the perfect air impact wrench. This AirCat piece is a patented design with a flame design on the clutch housing so it has attitude just sitting there. Fire it up and you have 1,000 ft. lbs. loosening torque with a real nice smooth vibration. It’s a new and improved […]

A pet peeve for any amateur do it yourselfer is that they can never find the right tool for the job. Precious hours are wasted looking all over the garage. When it comes to professionals, time is money so they really have no choice but to be organized.Proper Tool storage can make or break a […]

Air tools will make your work easier much easier, I promise. Many people are not the strongest or most precise but using quality air tools will make all jobs much more doable. The compressed air that powers them takes up your physical strength and amplifies it so those big projects get done faster and better. […]

Automotive detailing can not only personalize your vehicle but add a lot of value. You can take a plain, assembly line car, and spice it up a little with some custom auto paint design and embellishment to produce a piece of subtle but sophisticated road time. You can be creative in a splashy way […]