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Top 5 Tools: Paul Aguilera, Tires/Mufflers For You

Paul Aguilera, technician Tires/Mufflers For You Carson City, NV Streamlight Stinger Flashlight Matco Long-Handle Flex/Lock head 3/8” Ratchet Stethoscope without end for diagnosing exhaust leaks BendPak Four-Post Lift Huth Exhaust Tubing Bender

Ron Ellis, RPM Automotive Inc.

  Ron Ellis, owner RPM Automotive Inc. Hanover, MD G & B Long Reach 1/4” Air Rachet — Great tool for timing belt and water pump work. UView Airlift Kit — Makes air locks a thing of the past. System One 500 Parts Washer — The best; cleans its own fluid to look and perform

Top 5 Tools: Albert King Jr., King’s Mobile Service

Albert King Jr., mechanic King’s Mobile Service Monroe, LA Actron #CP9135 OBD II Auto Scanner — It gives me a good and accurate reading while servicing the vehicle. Great Neck #BB18 Breaker Bar — I use all of GreatNeck’s ratchets, extensions, sockets and more. Chicago Power Tools #92349 12V Impact Wrench — When I go

Top 5 Tools: Levi Jaurigue, Toy Tech Auto Repair

  Levi Jaurigue, owner and technician Toy Tech Auto Repair Bloomington, CA Matco 14.4V Impact Wrench — Always the right tool for the right job. Snap-on Vantage PRO/Tech Notes — Excellent compliment to Snap-on SOLUS. Snap-on/Blue Point MT130 Charging System Analyzer — Diagnoses opens and shorts in alternators without any questions. Snap-on SOLUS — Speed

Top 5 Tools: Nick Grabowski, Carwurx

  Nick Grabowski Carwurx Oak Creek, WI Snap-on Ratcheting Box-End Wrenches Snap-on Needle Nose Vise Grips OTC Genisys Scan Tool Pry Bar Set Mac Tools Pen Light (UV)

Top 5 Tools: Carl Hart, A-1 Muffler & Brake

  Carl Hart, technician A-1 Muffler & Brake Ft. Worth, TX Snap-on MODIS — All in one. Power Probe III — If you’ve used it, you know why I like it. Streamlight Rechargeable Flashlight Inspection Mirror with Magnet — Finds hidden leaks and picks up dropped tools. iATN — ’Nuff said.

Top 5 Tools: Stan Schwartz, The Outfit Auto Repair

  Stan Schwartz The Outfit Auto Repair Sacramento, CA Actron Elite Auto Scanner Pro — Has saved me a lot of time. Actron Pocket Thermometer — Saves time. I always keep it in my pocket. Mac Long-Handle 3/8” Drive Ratchet — The first and only ratchet I use. Solar 500 Battery Charger

Top 5 Tools: Randy Chapin, Randy’s Automotive

  Randy Chapin, owner Randy’s Automotive Colchester, VT Snap-on Ratchet Wrenches Mac Tools Code Reader for OBD II Mac Tools Clutch Fan Tool Snap-on Drop Light (Long Tube) Snap-on Battery Impact Wrench

Joel Steinberg, Jole’s Auto Services

Joel Steinberg, owner Jole’s Auto Services Kailua-Kona, HI Redline Detection Smoke Pro — Smoke Pro is the best smoke machine I’ve ever used. It’s easy to set up and I’ve found numerous uses. Just found an evaporate leak in a matter of minutes. Have used it for vacuum, exhaust and even oil leaks. I would

Shane Patterson, Aspen-3

Shane Patterson Aspen-3 Gunnison, UT   Mac Tools Stubby Gear Wrenches Snap-on Line Wrenches — Quality. Snap-on OBD-II Diagnostic Scanner Snap-on Transmission Flush Matco Magnetic Parts Trays  

W.C. Brach, Brach’s Service

W.C. Brach Brach’s Service Winfield, IL   Matco 3/8” Ratchet Matco 1/2” Universal Sockets Snap-on 1/2” Impact Tool  

Ed Anwar, Boulevard Checkered Flag Auto

Ed Anwar, owner and technician Boulevard Checkered Flag Auto Lacey, WA   Snap-on MicroVAT — Quick easy starting/charging tester. Snap-on Vantage PRO — DVOM that is smart. Tech II Scan Tool — For GM, there is nothing better. NGS Tester — For Ford, there is nothing better. Sun 500E Engine Analyzer — It may no