Garage & Shop

Working on vehicles properly and safely requires the right garage tools, equipment and materials. Consider a ratchet driver or lug wrench, as well as a belt sander or bottle jack to do basic and expanded repairs. Look for the correct part for making repairs, such as fuel injectors or ignition coils to ensure compatibility with the vehicle make and model. Powerful tools allow for safely attaching and repairing crucial vehicle systems, such as transmissions, suspensions and brakes. Look for respirators and other protective equipment to protect you during repair work and clean up.

Keep the Garage Safe With Protective Equipment

Garage essentials include protective gear to stay safe while working with potentially hazardous fluids and sharp implements used in automotive and industrial applications. Safety glasses shield the eyes from dirt and pieces of metal, and respirators filter out fumes. Specialized gloves protect the hands from oil, and help maintain a secure grip, even when holding onto slick components such as oil filters. Use bottle jacks to lift vehicles, keeping them securely elevated while you work on the undercarriage. Get the convenience of a floor creeper to roll under and out from beneath cars. Opt for drip pans to capture and contain oil.

Work Efficiently With the Right Garage Tools

The right specialty tool makes a difference, like extended length screwdrivers that reach deep into engines to get to hard-to-reach fasteners, and magnets that pick up dropped parts. Use wire crimpers and strippers when connecting car electronics and wiring. When trying to locate the source of a problem, a diagnostic code reader is an indispensable vehicle accessory. It communicates with a car's computer system to determine precisely where the fault lies. Tighten and loosen lug nuts properly with a high-powered impact driver. These tools also make it faster and easier to perform tire rotations.

Keep Vehicles Clean With Garage Equipment and Detailing Supplies

To maintain a clean car, inside and out, requires powerful cleaners. There are all-purpose cleaners as well as stronger degreasers to do the job. Detail interiors with leather spray and conditioner that protects against UV exposure. Some bottles have built-in brushes for scrubbing stains out of fabric and upholstery. If headlights are looking dim, return their glow with headlight restoration kids, and use polishing tools to make rims impressively shiny. Periodic maintenance procedures, such as transmission or brake fluid supply flushes, need garage equipment such as fluid exchangers and bleed kits.

Make Repairs and Upgrades on Older and Newer Models With Quality Components

Many auto component manufacturers still produce parts that work on older cars, allowing drivers to keep their vehicles running longer. Look for units that fit the model and year of your vehicle to ensure compatibility during installation and operation. Some models need different components for variations, such as four-wheel drive and automatic vs manual transmission. There is also a wide array of options for upgrading vehicles, such as installing GPS navigation or spraying a protective coating on a truck bed. Other vehicle accessories include spoilers for the trunk lid, and sunshades to keep the interior cool and help prevent fading.