Halfords Socket Set

[bobski1]

At the moment I have the 60pcs set & it has done me okay, usually work I do I do at a friends garage so what I don't have he does, however I am relocating for a period of time & was thinking of investing in the 200pcs set at £175 (plus a bit off with trade card) to do the bits to the car I need to.

At this price is it good value for money or at this price should I be looking at other brands/sets?

Also need to get a good set of axle stands & trolley Jack if anybody could recommend any?

[meb90]

The 200 piece set looks fairly comprehensive, but I wouldn't be surprised if there are other things you'd come across needing. However I'm sure it makes a good starting point. I have plenty of Halfords tools and they have seen a fair bit of work with no issues. If it is one of their advanced sets, you also get the benefit of their warranty.

I have a Halfords jack, but more recently bought a jack from SGS Engineering. I'd say it is better than the Halfords one, but it was more expensive.

I use Halfords axle stands, and have no issues.

[bobski1]

Aye I think I will upgrade from the 60pcs to the 200pcs set.

The axle stands seem to be good value, 3t for only £20.

The jacks don't get as good reviews so may look elsewhere for those.

[PurpleTurtle]

I've got a load of the Halfords Advanced stuff and can't fault it for DIY spannering.

I've also had one of these jacks for 2yrs and used it quite a bit, totally reliable and great value for money.

http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/garage-work...

[andburg]

Some current codes for Halfords.

BTHPSOCKET

Some pro socket sets an extra 25 quid off so £150 for the 200 piece.

Also BUNDLE150 on the Halfords 7 drawer cabinet and 6 drawer chest set makes that 150