A good wrench set is an essential part of a mechanic tool set, as anyone who's into automotive repairs can attest. While certain jobs can be accomplished with pliers, a screwdriver or maybe even a ...

Wrenches are among the most ubiquitous and invaluable hand tools. They fit firmly around nuts and bolts, and their long handles generate a ton of leverage when you need to loosen or tighten fasteners.

Amazon has one of these sets on sale for half of its normal price, and it might really come in handy when you’re having a ...

It isn’t every day that a new tool company comes along to challenge the likes of Snap-on and Matco. Taking a slice of the pie from well established brands is tough, no matter the segment. When you’re ...

The ratcheting wrench is one of those instruments that sounds frivolous but is actually an invaluable addition to the toolbox. Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars ...

This ratcheting wrench set has long and stubby handles, all with a ratcheting end, in SAE and metric sizes. Gearwrench has ...

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Hex wrenches, also known as Allen keys, are the tools you use to screw and unscrew fasteners that have a hexagonal recess (as opposed to a Phillips or flathead recess). Hex screws are commonly used on ...

If you’ve assembled IKEA furniture, you’ve used an Allen wrench. These slim, L-shaped contraptions are often the only tool included in the packaging, even when you’ll need others to finish the job.

GearWrench tools have excellent quality, appearance and feel. They’re made from highly polished chrome and have a lifetime warranty. They’re also light weight and thin and need as little as 5 degrees ...

This story was updated in November 2022 with fresh information and new products. From where I’m sitting, working on cars is one of the best parts of car culture. You get to learn new skills, invent ...