7 Must Have Tools for DIY Projects in 2023 | Tool Buying Guide 2023

They say great DIY Projects can only be made possible with great DIY Tools. When it comes to DIY projects, the first and most important thing for a DIY enthusiast to have is a 'GOOD' (read great) set of tools. Some have the ingenuity to use a limited number of tools for a multitude of purposes. But for the simple man there are some basic tools that must be at hand all the time.

Without further ado let us look at the 7 Must have tools for Automotive DIY Projects that every gear head should own.

Tool # 1: Magnetic Screw Driver Set

Magnetic Screw Driver

A magnetic screw driver set comes in handy from opening a door handle to dismantling an engine. So it is a must have for a rookie DIY enthusiast.

Tool # 2: Torque Wrenches: 

Torque Wrench Set 

If you are going to build a car or going to do home improvement DIY, You will definitely need to keep a set of Torque Wrenches handy.For example,almost all parts of a car are held together by nuts and bolts of different shapes and sizes. A normal set of wrenches although good for unscrewing nuts but it makes the task very labor-some , So to save yourself the hassle get a nice set of torque wrenches. 

Tool # 3: Jack stands:

   Jackstands come in very handy when working with the under body of the car, not only do they provide a stable lift and make sure that the vehicle doesn’t fall over ,they also provide a good and stable clearance to work underneath the car.

Tool # 4: WD-40: 

WD-40

    The only thing that WD-40 cannot do is bring a dead man back to life. Any other problems and it comes in handy .WD-40 sprays must always be available when working on your car because they will help you in removing jammed parts and nuts, freeing jammed/clogged mechanisms and for overall lubrication of moving parts.

Tool # 5: Soldering iron: 

Soldering Iron

Soldering irons can save you a fair bit of cash when working with the electrical bits of the car. Heat shrink and tape is also necessary for working with the electrical parts.

Tool # 6: Pliers and Cutter set: 

   A pliers and cutter set comes in handy in almost every types of job. A good pliers and cutter set doesn’t cost much and is very helpful for prying off parts, cutting wires/pipes, straightening sheet metal and bent screws and taking off rivets.

Tool # 7 Miscellaneous Bits: 

Miscellaneous Tools

   Various small items are very useful in DIY projects, small items such as ,Extra Wires, Rivets/Rivet Guns, Pipe Fasteners and Clips ,Fly clips, Plumbing Tape, Grease and Glue may come in very handy when fixing up your ride.

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