Building the ULTIMATE $3500 Mechanic Tool Box - Perfect for Beginners and DIYers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- Buying tools as a new mechanic or a DIYer can be scary. Car Repair tools are VERY EXPENSIVE. In the US most shops require new mechanics to provide their own tools. I wanted to see if I could build an Apprentice Mechanic or a DIYER tool box for under $3500. This is enough tools to get someone started working on cars. Then im going to give it away to one lucky tech school student!
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If you want to see some other tool videos with lower budgets, see below :
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$1500 Roll Cart Kit ~ th-cam.com/video/zZ4xrrHZE4A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fXPG5YxRl42SJM8d
@@HumbleMechanic don't forget the brake pad gauge
Olight has a good selection of lights.
you should build a mechanics tool bag for low level mobile mechanics. using maybe a tool tote
This just reminds me how much I have invested in tools. What a time to be alive.
haha I try not to think about it.
😂 SAME,
I have a gear wrench box (made by extreme tools) and it's currently FULL, I probably have about $10k in that entire box as far as tools go
You didn't have to buy off the truck...
@@yalantyr25 I started wrenching 2 years ago with an old school USA ball bearing craftsman box and every drawer is stuffed with tons and tons of really nice tools. Same like you, I could have bought a sweet truck for what I got in tools now. Those tools will be with me wherever I go and I’m grateful for the decisions I’ve made to get to this point. I wanted to buy a bigger toolbox now but I’ve learned to organize and it’s not a problem. Now I need to start enjoying some of my money instead of buying tools. I’d like a new Toyota pickup and vacations to Miami.
@@L4ND.SH4RK I bought half my tools from Mac and the other half is used stuff that looks almost brand new. I spent my money on the truck where it really matters.
Mobile mechanic truck box?
Great vid, almost nothing better than a whole video of tool unboxing lol
@thedumbapple2339 moral of the story: when not at work, never carry your work tools. Just enough to fit in a small bag, just enough for small jobs that the family needs help with.
A mobile mechanic set up would be a cool video
If your looking for neat mobile set I mentioned it in my comment but you should check out govt auctions so I couldn't afford the Snap On one but in military we had mobile tools kits(part of contract had to be US made tools & have enough tools if you happen to break down & not on base it's a field kit)and one I bid on & won was mainly SK & crescent but feel like I got a steal bc it came with 6 drawer weatherproof box. The snap on are the newer versions but for an emergency kit for the truck I feel it's a steal though not a professional mechanic I dabble in it and something that stays in my truck great for emergencies or if somewhere. It might be just me but in past when something breaks the person either doesn't have tools or it's like a fisher price kit lol
I've been a tech for 871 years and i approve this message. I cringe any time a new tech gets on a tool truck looking at 8000 dollar tool boxes 400 dollar wrenches ect. Great video! Im definitely adding a mr. Predicto to my box. Thanks!
I agree and all they are doing is oil changes and tire rotations, truck tools are nice if you've got the money for them but not a requirement right off the bat, Adam Savage from mythbusters said something like buy the tool you can afford and when you break that tool it might be time to upgrade. have also heard the stories about new guys getting on the truck and blowing all their money on merch and stuff they don't need but keep on having to borrow wrenches and screwdrivers off other guys
Yeah that's why I'm trying not to get pressured by the snap on guy lol
@@raymondpresley3808 don't be afraid to yell out, DONT FALL FOR IT!
The $200 HF Tool Carts are a great value for lots of things. I have a red one that lives on my back patio. It sits next to my BBQ Smoker and it holds all my gloves, temp probes, aluminum foil, and all my other BBQ tools & stuff.
I’m using another one to build an auto detail cart. Electric pressure washer mounted to the lower shelf, and all my detail crap in the drawers. When it’s time to wash a car, just roll the whole cart outside, hook up water & electric and I’m ready to go
I've had my Klein cutters for nearly 20 years, still perfect. I cut nails screws just about anything with em and they still work perfectly. Spend the money once, for life.
They legit cut anything hahah
@@HumbleMechanichow can I connect with you,I'm desperately looking for advice,my VR6 AAA is not cranking.
The tool bag is very good though for the car tools, which are very often the thing that gets you out of a bind. Also useful when you are at home or out doing DIY, as it can hold a lot of tools for small jobs. Well worth using, saving you from either not having a screwdriver or pliers on the road, or to carry stuff when at home.
They can definitely be handy. I think im salty because I end up with a bunch haha.
@@HumbleMechanic I can always do with a few more of them, they come in real handy. But shipping is a bit of an issue from USA to me......
Jump box needed for car tool box.
As a 20 year old who has been at a dealership for just over a year, I don't see the need to spend more than I have to. I will admit I have my fair share mac tools that I used my student discount, and a snap on ratchet that I also used my discount on before I graduated this past spring. And I love all of my Milwaukee battery tools. All of my sockets are Tekton or Sunex, and extension and bit sets are ICON, which I also love ICON brand. My box is the $600 US General 7 drawer which you can get on sale for less. It's a perfect box for me, which I have organized very well to fit as much tools as possible, with room to grow. For someone who is just starting in this industry, realistically, you need about 3k minimum starting out, but most people that I know my age agree that 5k puts you in the best spot. This big thing is staying out of debt, and buying as you go.
Mr. Predicto! You are giving away our most-secret tool! You are banished!
HAHA hopefully they skip that part.
I think it would be pretty cool to see a motorcycle mechanic setup.
I second this I just transitioned from being an automotive mechanic to working at a Harley dealership.
I've always liked these videos for a couple of reasons
1. The completed carts always go out to graduating technicians, which is always a blessing since techs in the United States are responsible for their own tools
2. It highlights tools from the non-truck brands that are solid for not only new technicians, but shade tree/home mechanics, showing that we don't always need tool truck tools
3. It showcases what I call the "Harbor Freight" approach, which gets you in the door to find out what you will always be using and what is worth upgrading if it breaks
Thank you so much! To me upgrading where needed, when needed is the play. You can always upgrade, but ya can't really go back the other way.
I hate seeing young techs go buy $$$ tools that they end up never using. I know I did plenty of that in my day
I absolutely love these videos, i am a mechanic myself but have been stuck with a husky tool set, I don't make enough money to load up a cart like this because of how expensive things are, but I love seeing you build them!
Me as well
Same here. I've realized husky an icon has been a savings savior for me, and a few more people out there as well have come to see that for themselves, because it helps us to get into the tool business to make our money back or even more to help us to buy more tools or higher quality tools that come with warranties or some perks with certain company's to get more tools for us to make more money that we thought we couldn't make, my A-tech and masters-tech has been a good couch to help me along the way with questions and concerns
A race style pit box would be a cool build. More niche but could be cool to see a box set up with the essentials to survive a weekend at the track.
I have a Milwaukee 2010R pen light! More expensive then the one you showed, but it is rechargable, battery life has been good too. Has a rubber end so you can bite down on it to hold in your mouth and free up your hands when needed, and it has a laser pointer so you can use it to point out problem areas to customers or service advisors
Build a Complete toolbox 42-inch top and bottom and fill it with tools ONLY from Harbour Freight. Quinn Master Socket sets, 1/2" (83pc), 3/8" (72pc), 1/4" (54pc). Also, Master Impact socket sets, 1/2" (61pc), 3/8" (48pc), and Master bit socket set (87pc). A lot of videos want to go straight to ICON brand everything, but Quinn makes good stuff.
12:48
Mr. Predicto LOL
For the cheap shop multimeter I highly recommend the fluke 101. $40-50 for a fluke that you can fit in your shirt pocket, auto ranging and super clean UI and display makes doing basic continuity/resistance testing a breeze.
I’m gonna buy you be and check it out. That seems like a perfect one
@@Saw_Squatch I wish I would have done that starting out. Those are really good everyday multimeters.
Between the boredom of Car Channels building houses.. here we have our beloved mechanic on ANOOOTHER tool box... god help us.
That Maddox caliper kit is a life saver. I spent years fighting the "cube" you get from the parts stores to compress the rear brakes on mustangs. I bit the bullet one day and bought one of those kits, and I absolutely love it.
A few notes I'll give as a Ford tech. If you plan to work on Fords, an angle torque wrench is a must. Ford really loves to use angle specs on a surprising number of their bolts so even a newer tech really should have on. I decided to get some snapon ones with my student discount but the quinn ones from harbor freight are pretty great from what I have heard.
Next time you do one of these I think it would be great to see some more suggestions for young guys that are starting to take on more advanced jobs. One thing in particular that I have made an investment in recently is sockets. A large assortment of specialty sockets such as swivel and u joint sockets has been a game changer for me when trying to access hard to reach fasteners.
As a ford tech the i would say half size sockets and nano sockets are a life saver too
1. Absolutely one of THE best automotive channels on TH-cam.
2. You are such a nice person too. I remember a few years ago, I sent you a question and I was actually surprised with how you answered it and how nice you were.
3. FINALLY.....can you do like a 72" dream toolbox build?
One thing I would recommend would be thin wall impact sockets. Grey pneumatic makes some nice sets, no need for impact and chrome redundancy saves money and space
Ive heard great things about Grey!
Been changing oil for almost 2 years this has been the most expensive job I’ve ever had I get underpaid for the amount of oil changes I got to do and every paycheck I be buying tools from harbor freight it never ends I’ve spend thousands already I haven’t been able to save up any money I don’t have nice car or a nice gaming setup or even nice quality tools when I use to work at a fast food place I was able to save $10k
Damn bro, sounds like you may have picked up an addiction.
Toolboxes have wheels for a reason. It may be time to roll yours to somebody who will pay you what you’re worth.
I've been playing both of your other videos on repeat while planning out my set up, this is a huge help thank you.
When I started (locomotive/railroad mechanic), I was working out of an old, handheld Kennedy box. I had one of the cheaper Crafstman box setups on layaway. That was back in 2010.
I *just* bought a much nicer, larger Craftsman lower box. It was a LONG time coming.
Very nice tool box for anyone just starting out in the field. I started kind of late in life working on cars after I was already married with kids and it has been really hard to get a decent tool box going. I am getting there but it is a slow process. I need to pay bills and such first and when I have a little extra money I will go buy something I need. I really have been just using Harbor Freight for hand tools and to be honest for what I need them for they are perfect for me. Thanks for sharing this video, I am sure it will help many people who are new to the trade.
Love these tool box builds.
thank you!
WD-40 put outlets over the Vermont plate, and I took that personally. Kidding aside, that was a great video!
Going on 18 years of wrenching. If I was starting out today, I would get everything from harbor freight, and slowly upgrade to higher quality tools. I've seen too many young guys be crushed by debt, and leave the industry.
Sometimes I talk sh*t about *HF,* but really, I have tools from them I use _constantly._
Me too!!! Hahah
Thanks for this. I watched and realized I have a few more things I need to pick up and add to my boxes.
U got me with Mr predicto. It was a joke. I didn’t get it at first.
My vote for the next box is a for a mobile heavy diesel mechanic.
Being one myself, I’d like to see what input someone from the light vehicle world has to offer, and see something more in line with end of apprenticeship stuff, stuff you’d have from later in the trade that you may use everyday or basically never.
For cheap stuff:
Flexible magnet / grabber, fuel line separator tool, spark plug gap tool
Spring pilot hole tools come in handy when you can't get a hammer in there
God i wish i had Harbour Freight in the UK, there arent many stores dedicated to tools. Anyway i love these videos, ive watched the other 2 like 100000 times.
They say that Amazon is the largest tool truck in the world.
For a flashlight I have liked what NEBO has been putting out. Very bright, rechargeable, high quality
If you’re buying tools yourself I would recommend the Icon brake caliper set. It has a few more adapters, a left and a right hand assembly, and it’s only like $20 more than the Maddox. Not knocking the Maddox one, because I’ve had some good quality Maddox tools, but the Icon one might be a better purchase if you work on different makes of cars that the Maddox one might not have.
Pretty sure the Icon specialty tools also fall under their Hand Tool Lifetime Warranty, which is always a great thing to have for such niche tools.
I love watching your videos!! As someone building up my tool box i recommend an icon stick flashlight specifically because it’s magnetic and thin enough to lookin places without a pencil light.
I'm starting my automotive career this month, and these videos have been super helpful for me to get an idea of what I should be buying to fill out my box. Thank you!
most important advice ever make smart tool purchases, buy what you can afford and need not what you want. good luck, on a side note work smarter not harder
Harbor freight is the way to go. Cheap and most sets have lifetime warranty. Please whatever you do stay off the tools trucks. Specialist tools yea for sure but as far as hand tools and sockets and wrenches hf is where its at
@@nicknunez8012 got a few HF tools but for somethings I always go to the truck, particularly ratchets, it may sound weird but they just "feel" right in my hands on top of being damn good.
@@nicknunez8012 I'm lucky enough to get massive student discounts on the tool truck brands I care for. It makes the pricing similar enough to justify it for me, as well as assuring me I'm getting quality tools. I'd rather have tools I know will last and not break as easily even if I have to spend a little more.
Manual vacuum pump. For the DIYer without access to a power brake bleeder. Handy for testing something that's supposed to move when there's vacuum.
Gearwrench refers to the long nose pliers with two pivot points as "Double X". I would consider a set of oil filter cartridge sockets since many late model cars have internal cartridge oil filters. Coast makes some very bright, very durable rechargeable flashlights that won't break the bank. I would also add some Astro impact swivel sockets as they are a bargain and increase productivity.
What I like most about these videos, is you keep the new tech off of the tool truck starting out. Great job!!!!
I second the Coast lights. I have so many of their products and they're amazing! Their sales are fantastic and often
I ❤ Vag, I drive a Audi type 89 convertible 2.3e 5 cilinder. Best first car ever. Only problem i've had was a coolent leak. The extra radiator had a tiny hole, easy fix but took me a day and a roll of paper because the hose was crusted on😅
17:54 Streamlight Microstream usb rechargeable, absolutely my daily driver!
Wish this video was around when I started my career. Spent way too much on snap on my first year. My biggest advice to new techs is buy a us general cart they’re cheap and they do the same thing as the snap on carts for a 1/3 the price.
Me too! Haha would have saved me so much h
2:40 i have that set and other than a 46” striking snap on one they are the BEST pry bars on the planet for light duty work. i’m a heavy duty tech and they work wonders. i’ve broken all of them and replaced them, but for the price it’s more worth it to replace them every 3 years then get a whole snap on set
Went back to 9:35 and paused, just to reiterate the importance of what he is about to say--not using a torque wrench may have been the cause of my motorcycle malfunction which almost crippled me bad. If something has a torque rating, it is best to grab it.
I bought a cheap 3 claw oil filter wrench and any time I have to fight just a little bit too much to take an oil filter off, I grab it. Works every single time, and I call it the God Hand 😂
It doesn’t work on chevy though, the filter is surrounded by the oil pan.
Just a tip for the parrot nose pliers - it helps a LOT if you grind the lower jaw so it’s parallel or if anything slightly angled downward from the end of the jaw to the beginning (by beginning I mean closest to the hinge). The icon ones come slightly curved on the lower jaw which leads to them slipping off of fasteners a little too easily. Grinded parallel and they’re all good.
Also I’d highly recommend a safety wire tool. In a pinch you can make very strong hose clamps, cotter pins, hang exhausts temporarily or as a permanent solution if you want to, and probably tons of things I haven’t thought of.
As far as small pen lights go, check out the Coast PM50R, about $30. Rechargeable USB C, magnetic end, flash and flood lights, a laser pointer, and red light. I use it in my IT job all the time and have used it to work on my car occasionally. I have nothing but good things to say about the light.
I love this videos of tools man give me a lot of knowledge about how to buy tools!! I dont have that much tools cuz i had everything in my country, I want to get that set I being watching ur videos a lot! im from MEXICO bless me with those tools man ❤️
Narva LED pen light are bloody amazing. Uses usb c to charge and they can last for 2 weeks on a single charge. It use this everyday at work
Whoever got the rollar cart with the Milwaukee drills and hex bit set is one lucky person. Those saved me so many times and had things running fast for me to make more money than i invested into buying those for myself. I am lowkey kinda jealous. Those are a life savior
Truck box would be cool but how about an Everyday car kit?
I recommend a carbide gasket scraper. I can't remember what I spend on the tool truck but it works so well compared to every scraper I have used.
You should keep making videos like this❤ keep up the good work
The acebeam pokelit or pokelit 2aa will blow that streamlite out of the water. A high cri neutral color light with a clean crisp beam makes a big difference in an inspection light. Getting clear color rendering makes a world of difference for diagnostics
I look forward to your Sunday vids. Thanks for all the time and hard work you put into them!
As far as a penlight, the Coast® HP3R 385 Lumen Rechargeable LED Penlight is my go to.
A little more cost, but rechargeable is great for me.
VW friend said impact rated T25 t27 and T30 , get every 1/4 drive 1/4" shallow sockets are yard sales and glue em in. A 4-5Ft extension cord, you cut in the middle and add alligator clips to the cut ends.. You can plug it in a 25/50/100 extension cord and not have a test lead set. The digital torque adapter HF sold works great vs a $$ wrench. The $10 ebay clutch pully socket, Short Titan triple square set,, to get in rear caliper carriers on Mk6. Mac 5.6mm RBRT allen keys. 5.5mm allen for ABS wheel sensors. the Wera phillips with laser cut teeth. the cam for strut removal and pentalobe MAF bit from Kerma.
I would recommend a universal radiator pressure Tester Kit/ vacuum refill kit for cooling system. It makes filling the coolant system a lot easier and less time consuming. Plus when you put a vacuum on the system you can see if you have a leak before filling it or pressuring it because it won't hold vacuum.
Just wanted to say thanks, I am off to grab some tools I didn't know I needed :)
The streamlight 66320 MacroStream has been my edc for 3 years now. It’s a little wider than a pen light but way shorter and has a helpful clip for a hat that comes in handy. Not to heavy either, highly recommend.
Love your videos! I watch way to many videos on building a tool box. One tool I never see in a tool box is a good computer tablet. I have used my tablet many many many times. when I’m having problems on a job my go to problem solving tool is my computer tablet. If I’m having a problem I know someone has had the same problem before me and posted it on TH-cam.
Would love one of these sets. Just got back into the industry and it's been rough trying to buy tools I need for work at the shop in this economy and kids. I've missed out on so much money because I've had to pass up work and give it to my co worker bc I didn't have all the right tools
I’d think a toolbox/tool starter video for an aircraft mechanic fresh out of A&P school would be pretty awesome with the resources you guys have and being able to donate it to a A&P mechanic getting outta school. I’d be happy to help you compile a list of tools that are must haves for aviation mechs!
dude shoot me an email! maybe we can figure it out.
@@HumbleMechanic where can I find your email at? Didn’t see it on your website
great vid. unless the husky set comes with it, a couple of other useful tools would be snap ring pliers, c-clamps, e-torx star socket set, gear pullers
For tight spaces I highly recommend flex head gear wrenches. They’re spendy but well worth the price. Also the extended double spline drive wrenches from Mountain Tool Company. They’re slightly less expensive than the icon ones and they go from 8-19mm.
Those Pittsburgh hose pliers are INSANELY underrated. I bought a set like 5 years ago and use them almost everyday.
My vote for the next box is a for a mobile heavy diesel mechanic.
Being one myself, I’d like to see what input someone from the light vehicle world has to offer, and see something more in line with end of apprenticeship stuff, stuff you’d have from later in the trade that you may use everyday or basically never.
And in that case I’d recommend a strap type filter wrench that you put in your ratchet, and a big set of multi grips, big pipe wrench, and 2 sets of adjustable wrenches, with a 24” adjustable wrench to go with it.
those impact sockets are great ive had mine 5+ years and haven't broken em yet
My #1 pet peeve... Thank you for addressing the sharp edges of poorly trimmed zip ties. Cheers!
OTC makes a tool for centering a drill bit on a broken bolt. Much cheaper than the ones made for the different exhaust manifold. And has a lot more use.
Nice.i would recommend an oil filter claw for those filters that are recessed into the oil pan .and bolt cutters and aviation snips for cutting where there isn't enough room for a die grinder or sawsall.a long 3/8 flex head ratchet is very handy too probably my most used tool .
That etekcity infrared temperature gun you have is by far one of the best values in tools less than 20$ and I’ve had it 5-7 years now along with a Milwaukee one and honestly they’re just as reliable as the other but the red one is 3x the price, I do wish the 2967 would’ve taken place of that pneumatic one as that’s high on my list (just a diyer tho too so different needs ) another phenomenal tip tho that isn’t mine to give but is imo worth sharing is that you can get snap on manufactured impact sockets for so much cheaper, now they’re not branded SO but from the font to the flank drive it’s all glaringly obviously manufactured by snap on but they’re sold by the Caterpillar brand. you have to find your local dealer set up an account which is free and then you can find the sku it’s well documented
You should include what sprays or lubricants technicians should have and if you should get impact sockets.
I may have missed it but an essential for me is an impact screw driver. There’s always a Phillips on brake rotors and drums that sucks to get out and it doubles on any sticky bolt that won’t come free with an impact gun.
Also olight i5t and i3t are fantastic pen lights
Picking up tools and tool boxes at Harbor Freight using a Home Depot rental truck............PRICELESS. My vote for your next toolbox giveaway goes to ICON. BTW, what casters did you put on the first cart in this video??? I need to replace mine, and those looked pretty stout.
I dont have a box yet but ima go ahead and buy a mr predicto!😂
Humble mechanic I've been a fan of you for a while now and I really appreciate the insight you give with regards to the automotive field . Love from trinidad and tobago
Cheers my friend, thank you!!!
Excellent episode, I would suggest a vehicle series per tool box. Start from basic 1990's to the next series, highlighting the different tools per series. Would be great viewing, go through a preferred cart per Audi A4 / Golf GTi / A5 etc. Really helpful for any owner? Every owner wants to know what are the best tools to own for their vehicle.
This kit would be amazing for me starting my own business. ❤ to have one of my own set like that one day.
As far as a penlight, I also started buying the stream light one you showed when those specific ones first got popular back in like 07/08…I remember buying one in orange and everyone else at my shop only had black…they were all like “WTF….ORANGE LIGHT!!?? I want one too!!” that was right when some of the colored ones started coming out.
Then I upgraded to one size up. I still consider it a penlight, but really it’s a pocket light. Streamlight but instead of 2 AAA it uses 2 AA Batteries. The first time I bought one, in I think 09 it looked identical to the one in your video just larger, since then I’ve dropped and broken them, ran them over, left them in engine bays or interiors, on a control arm, somewhere with a measuring tape(yep)…. And I’ve had to replace it several times. They’ve updated the design almost everytime I bought a new one, but still my top flashlight. Has HI, LO, strobe mode and is programable so you can change the orders of the modes or even to just ON/OFF. IIRC the price of your light is right around $20, mine is more like $35/40 but I personally think well worth it, it’s also about 3x brighter than your pocket one.
11:10 get the husky equivalent, these hammers are made of cheddar cheese like epoxy. So soft it’ll bear the interior metal tube quickly.
love my astro pneumatic tire tool, was only about 75 bucks on amazon lot cheaper than the blue point and they are virtually identical, digital readout and the ability to bleed air from tire with only half squeeze, everything looked great except for that Pittsburg wire stripper, bought one used it twice before it broke absolute junk blue point one hasn't failed me yet and wasn't that pricey.
Going to take classes in September and this made me realize how much I’ve spent on tools to just fix my fiancés and my cars
Damn must be nice. I’ve been trying to run a shop for 15 years now and I gotta say it’s damn hard without most of these tools. Probably have like a quarter of these and still can’t afford any more.
@@kristjankala2784 you need to be charging more and hiring someone to answer calls and do paperwork.
I like how a intermediate tool is a compression tester. I’ve been on the lube rack for almost a year and a half and recently got moved to line. My first job was a engine 😅
Your next video should be a tool box tour compilation. It'd be pretty cool to see how people organize their tools
The Capri Windstorm is an awsome blow tool...For about $35ish you can get the different tips to change the air shape and it's also adjustable so you can control how much flow you get.....The 800 lumen Icon folding lights are also well worth the $35
this would send my work and school into the outer limits! Im so grateful for the chance at something so necessary for making money and a name for myself at work. I am a student at a tech school for automotive and work at a used dealership while raising 3 kids on my own. I would be so lucky to get the win
This is so awesome!!! The Pittsburgh torque wrenches are the ones I have seen rate pretty high. They’re the twist bottom kind but are waaaay cheaper. I already had one for ft/lbs but got the Pittsburgh for in/lbs and it’s awesome! I think it was like $30 and has been really accurate
I call the thread chaser a "Lifesaver Tool" - definitely great to have
Flashlight, Streamlight is great. I used to like the stylus, wanted more light, upgraded the the 2 AA protac but due to pocket size limitations I then downgraded to the 1L/1AA version. Am thinking about ordering both the 2AAA and the 1AAA versions to try them out. I use the Eneloop Pro rechargeable batteries in my lights and prefer being able to swap out batteries when they are getting low instead of having to charge the light and not be able to use it while it's charging.
Them brake line clamps are just what I needed no more rubber glove fingers over the line with a cable tie
Add that to the "I should have gotten these forever ago" list. HAHHA
There is a $40 1/4 micro ratchet from HB. The best purchase i’ve made and has like more than enough bits for small areas
Coast HP3R penlight! Definitely more expensive than the one you have but it’s rechargeable, so if you use it a lot you should be able to map out when you will recoup your investment
+1 for the Topdon IR camera attachment for you phone. Not super mechanic-centric, but I use it a lot. Much better resolution than the competition.
I’d recommend a mighty vac as well they are super useful
Astro-Pneumatic LED lighting is awesome. All there stuff is pretty cool.
Skip the HF or similar parrot pliers go for the Channellock 410 or larger 414
The Olight Warrior Mini 2 is my daily flashlight. I like it a lot. A little too bright some times at 1700 lumens on high, so I recently picked up the Olight Arkfeld UV. It works great for AC diag, and only 1000 lumens. They both have rear magnets too. They are also the same price around $80.