What tools are needed to work on your car nowadays?

[Julie GT07CS]

I ask this question because there are people whom have been buying new cars over the years and always take their car to a garage to be worked on. When they make the switch to working more and more on their cars themselves, they will need to acquire the proper tools to do so. A person will still need the basic tools but cars now also have computers and smog equipment. Let's compile a list of tools a do-it-yourselfer will probably need to do some work on their car. As far as the computer on your car, I realize that it is best going to a dealer since I heard the equipment is very expensive to purchase.

[cobrakidz]

For my old cars a good set of end wrenches and sockets. On my new cars a good shop.

[Glenn_03Cobra]

Standard and Metric socket and wrench set with extensions and swivels.
Socket for spark plug removal.
Compression tester.
Screwdriver set.
Torque wrench.
Disc brake maintenance tools.
3-ton (or more) low profile jack with a high lift.
3-ton (or more) jack stands.
Air compressor.
Air tools with deep sockets for wheel removal.
Low-profile ramps.
Oil filter wrench.

Julie - Go ahead and print this out and put it on the refrigerator... It's close enough to Christmas :D

[Julie GT07CS]

Glenn did get his air compressor for Christmas! Now he needs the air tools. Hope some good sales come up soon!