Hand Tools

Hand Tools for Automotive Mechanics

Hand tools are essential for any automotive mechanic. They are used for a variety of tasks, from basic maintenance to major repairs. The following is a list of the most common hand tools that an automotive mechanic will need:

• Wrenches come in a variety of sizes and styles, and are used to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts.
• Sockets are used with a ratchet to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts.
• Pliers are used to grip and hold objects, and to cut wire.
• Screwdrivers are used to turn screws.
• Hammers are used to drive nails and pry objects apart.
• Allen wrenches are used to tighten and loosen bolts with hexagonal heads.
• Torque wrenches are used to measure the amount of force applied when tightening a bolt.
• Needle nose pliers are used to hold small objects and to bend wire.
• Vice grips are used to hold objects firmly in place.

In addition to these basic hand tools, automotive mechanics may also need a variety of specialty tools, such as:

• Brake tools
• Engine tools
• Transmission tools
• Alignment tools
• Electrical tools

By having the right hand tools, automotive mechanics can quickly and efficiently complete a variety of tasks, from basic maintenance to major repairs.

Types of Hand Tools

• Wrenches
  • Adjustable wrenches
  • Combination wrenches
  • Open-end wrenches
  • Box-end wrenches
  • Impact wrenches
• Sockets
  • Deep sockets
  • Standard sockets
  • Impact sockets
• Pliers
  • Slip-joint pliers
  • Needle-nose pliers
  • Combination pliers
  • Locking pliers
• Screwdrivers
  • Phillips head screwdrivers
  • Flathead screwdrivers
  • Torx screwdrivers
• Hammers
  • Claw hammers
  • Ball-peen hammers
  • Rubber mallets
• Allen wrenches
• Torque wrenches
• Needle nose pliers
• Vice grips