AJM23 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hey guys. I've got an MB3 with a 1.5 engine in it that needs some work. I'm changing the head gasket, alternator and radiator - probably an oil change too. I've got no tools right now since it's the first time I've worked on my car like this (Good complaint to have I guess!) I was just wandering what a good list of tools to buy would be since I'm ordering the parts online. Where I live I have only one option for buying locally, and the last ratchet I bought there snapped in half changing the brake pads on a Micra, so I won't be shopping there again! Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpo Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Halfords do some decent sets if u buy the pro ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10000rpm Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Halford professional tool boxes are very good and come with life time warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilkesyMB6 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I have the Halfords Pro, good tools for the money. Before i got mine i borrowed a friends and we broke a couple of things and just went back in and they swapped them then and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10000rpm Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I have the Halfords Pro, good tools for the money. Before i got mine i borrowed a friends and we broke a couple of things and just went back in and they swapped them then and there.I have broken a few sockets etc back to halfords and some times I have had to wait for a month or so before I get the replacement very poor service at this store at least they changed yours straight away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilkesyMB6 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I guess its all down to who serves you, as if you pay peanuts you get monkeys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10000rpm Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I guess its all down to who serves you, as if you pay peanuts you get monkeys!Only issues I have had is I was told they didn't have them in stock I have the halfords professional which has now been changed to the halfords advanced which is why the delay but waiting a month for replacements is taking the pi** weather or not people are buying the cheap tools from them. Still gotta love they tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodels Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 got some challenger snap on autopro had the 36 years and still good older than most off you on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJM23 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hafords isn't an option for me, I live in The Western Isles (Island at the top left of Scotland on the weather - just look for the rain clouds!) Any other options? Snap-on's a bit out of my budget, although I'm sure they pay for themselves over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodels Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 would get hex sockets for sure i have 3/8 drive and 1/2 inch for bigger jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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