What are the main tools an automotive mechanics needs?

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NEMIR89
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I'm currently going to college persuing my dream to be an automotive technician. I have started buying tools and I would like to know what tools a real mechanic needs, Im sure there is a long list to my question, but I really don't wanna buy tools that Im not going to be using. I also would like to know what is a good brand for tools.
Oct 27, 2011 at 3:46 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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as a starting tech, I would go to Sears and get a craftsman set of tools. Good brand, lifetime warranty and there tool sets are complete for starting out. there boxes are very good. I suggest buying a box that is larger than your set as you will be adding a lot over time as you enter the field and buy additional tools required for you to make money.

Good luck to you. I wish you the best in your career.

Roy
Oct 27, 2011 at 4:12 PM
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Just to add to this one unless your working on pre 1980 american cars then you should get metric wrenches sockets 1/4" 3/8" and 1/2" drive ones deep and shallow ones also i would add wobble sockets later those can get expensive.Also ratchets to go with those sockets and extensions.I would get impact sockets since you will be using air tools a lot.Also a 3/8" and 1/2" impact gun and 1/4" and 3/8" drive air ratchets.I recomend ingersol rand ones dont buy the cheaper ingersol rand ones though.Also a power probe 3 test light and a multimeter.Iam sure i forgot a few things like hammers dead blow hammers pry bars etc.
Oct 27, 2011 at 5:17 PM
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