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    What tools are needed to work on your car nowadays?

    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.

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    Re: What tools are needed to work on your car nowadays?

    For my old cars a good set of end wrenches and sockets. On my new cars a good shop.
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    Re: What tools are needed to work on your car nowadays?

    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.

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

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