Socket Set for Car Maintenance
Discussion
The Halfords sets are decent and the big ones will do most things and offer a great starting point, but they're still not 100% comprehensive.
For example, the spanners are too thick for some jobs, and you'll probably end up wanting extra tools like flexi-head ratchets, long breaker bars, specialist sockets etc.
For example, the spanners are too thick for some jobs, and you'll probably end up wanting extra tools like flexi-head ratchets, long breaker bars, specialist sockets etc.
Mr.Nobody said:
It’s not showing up for me.
Hmm, I think it may be it's showing me trade card pricing even though I wasn't logged in, just in the "sale price" red format rather than the usual trade card format (blue box, plus shows the ex-vat price)Annoying. Apologies. It usually shows "normal" pricing to trade card holders unless you log in. Must be a cookies thing.
If you're anywhere near Leicestershire I can get you the discount, though.
Definitely keep your eye out for when Halfords drops the price. Unfortunately you've just missed one of the price drops, friend of mine picked up the 150 piece set, this one https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/socket-s... for £125. If you're not in a rush, keep your eye on them. That was a couple of weeks ago.
They often get posted on the hotukdeals site ( https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/halfords-advanced... ) when they're on offer.
They often get posted on the hotukdeals site ( https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/halfords-advanced... ) when they're on offer.
Super Sonic said:
MC Bodge said:
I would not buy a 200 piece set.
Buy a socket set.
Buy a spanner set.
Buy some decent Allen Keys.
This. No point spending loads of money on a big tool set when you'll only ever use a quarter of the tools.Buy a socket set.
Buy a spanner set.
Buy some decent Allen Keys.
I may be wrong, but I suspect that if somebody has gone from 0-200 tools in one go, very few of the tools indeed will be used.
I've collected a lot of tools over time.
Mostly I first reach for a 1/4 drive set that cost about £30 and a few 1/2 inch sockets.
Mostly you use 8, 10, 13, 17, 19 that's five quality sockets for a few pounds each.
The same in combi spanners.
Ratchet, torque wrench, breaker bar...
I will buy any thing needed for a job in hand.
Or anything that might make it easier.
You've never got everything!
If I'm saving £100 by not getting a garage to do the job, I will merrily spend £25 on tools I might want/need.
Halfords sell you stuff of an evening, trade places will deliver next day.
A set in a nice box where you can put your hand on the right tool quickly is worth a premium sometimes.
Mostly I first reach for a 1/4 drive set that cost about £30 and a few 1/2 inch sockets.
Mostly you use 8, 10, 13, 17, 19 that's five quality sockets for a few pounds each.
The same in combi spanners.
Ratchet, torque wrench, breaker bar...
I will buy any thing needed for a job in hand.
Or anything that might make it easier.
You've never got everything!
If I'm saving £100 by not getting a garage to do the job, I will merrily spend £25 on tools I might want/need.
Halfords sell you stuff of an evening, trade places will deliver next day.
A set in a nice box where you can put your hand on the right tool quickly is worth a premium sometimes.
I’ve been steadily building my tool set using mainly Halfords advanced when on offer, They seem really decent, certainly enough for me.
At some point I’d like the advanced tool chest, I certainly had a shock when I looked into a snap on Chest a few years back, makes the Halfords Chest seem great value
At some point I’d like the advanced tool chest, I certainly had a shock when I looked into a snap on Chest a few years back, makes the Halfords Chest seem great value
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