Top 5 Tools: Darren Gilbert, Gilbert Motor Service
Darren Gilbert, owner Gilbert Motor Service Alhambra, CA Snap-on Solus Pro — This is the most complete tool for a wide range of vehicles. It will do more than you ever expected. Streamlight Rechargable Flashlight — I resisted for years from buying one, now I don’t know how I lived without it. It’s the perfect
Top 5 Tools: Ernie Orgar Jr., Basset’s Service Center
Ernie Orgar Jr., technician Basset’s Service Center Rochester, NY Editor’s note: Ernie was kind enough to send us a few categories of his Top 5 Favorite Tools, so this month, we’re expanding to include his favorite Brake, Diagnostic, Exhaust and Striking tools. Here are my Top 5 Brake Tools: Mac Tools 3” Encapsulated Wire Brush
Tony DiBiase, Pennsauken’s Finest Auto Repair and Service
Tony DiBiase, lead technician Pennsauken’s Finest Auto Repair and Service Pennsauken, NJ Mityvac Fluid Pump — “Empty” trans pan before filter R&R. SK Hand Tools 1/4” Drive Impact Swivel Kit — 4 mm to 15 mm SKIL 1/4” Drive 7.2V Rechargeable Ratchet Ingersoll Rand IRC III Reactionless 3/8” Air Ratchet Power Probe Circuit Tester —
Top 5 Tools: Henry Woodbury, Woodbury Garage
Henry Woodbury, owner Woodbury Garage Athens, VT Atlas PV-10 Lift — Without a lift, very little, if any, meaningful work would get done, but this unit is so easy to work with, versatility has a new meaning. Hewlett-Packard Pavilion Slimline S7320n Computer — This tiny unit takes up almost no room in my crowded one-man
Top 5 Tools: Eric Dibner, EuroAuto
Eric Dibner, owner EuroAuto Bethlehem, CT Ross-Tech VAG-COM VW/Audi Scan Tool — The best factory-level scan tool for the money! EScope 8-Channel Lab Scope from ATS — Seeing the waveforms is the key to fixing today’s cars and the car of tomorrow. EScan Scan Tool — The fastest way to fix a car with a
Top 5 Tools: Lamont Wade, Wade’s Automotive
Lamont Wade, owner/technician Wade’s Automotive Detroit, MI Snap-on MODIS Scan Tool — Easy and quick diagnostics at your fingertips. Snap-on Cordless Impact Wrench — Very helpful and no cord to get in the way.
Top 5 Tools: Steve Linsky, Linsky’s Service Station
Steve Linsky, vice president/technician Linsky’s Service Station Gloucester, MA ALLDATA — We use the Internet version. Quick and easy, and off to work we go. Ranger Tire Changer — Low profile? No problem. Lincoln Electric MIG Welder — Reweld or fabricate, and good as new. Streamlight Stinger Flashlight — Leave it on the charger and
Top 5 Tools: Richard Rawls, Rawls’ Auto Garage
Richard Rawls, owner/technician Rawls’ Auto Garage Houston, TX OTC Pegisys Scanner OTC Camshaft Tool Kits Redline Smoke Pro Machine Power Probe Circuit Tester Tracerline Leak Detection System
Top 5 Tools: W.E. Childers, At Home Auto Care
W.E. Childers, manager/technician At Home Auto Care Ruskin, FL Power Probe #PP319FTC — Having lights and a simple voltage meter incorporated saves steps and time getting more equipment. Also, fewer leads required. Snap-on Vantage PRO — Faster sampling rate and a sensor specification database that’s worth as much as the tool itself. GearWrench KDT85698 12-pc
Top 5 Tools: Dave Jones, Jones Automotive
Dave Jones, partner Jones Automotive Brave, PA Accuturn Two-Post Lift — After years of “I don’t trust anything that high,” I bought one. That was seven years ago. My productivity shot through the roof. During simple services (oil change, state inspections), I look at the entire underside of the vehicle, and sell tons of extra,
Top 5 Tools: Jesse Jimenez, Keith’s Automotive
Jesse Jimenez, L1 tech Keith’s Automotive Houston, TX Snap-on Diagnostic Scanner Matco 1/2” Impact Air Gun Brake Dial Caliper for Brake Rotors (Digital) OTC Fuel Injector Cleaner and Pressure Tester Snap-on Electronic A/C Leak Detector
Top 5 Tools: Will Porter, Porter’s Garage
Will Porter, owner/technician Porter’s Garage McBee, SC Snap-on Solus Pro — Easy to navigate and lots of information. Snap-on Vantage Pro — Lots of useful information. iATN — The most useful tool in the shop. A great network of good people dedicated to the automotive repair industry. Power Probe 3 Snap-on Tech Wrench Torque Wrenches