{"id":18392,"date":"2011-12-19T20:20:36","date_gmt":"2011-12-20T03:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/?p=18392"},"modified":"2016-04-11T09:47:08","modified_gmt":"2016-04-11T16:47:08","slug":"best-tools-for-garage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/best-tools-for-garage\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Tools for the Garage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mr_social_sharing_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Social Sharing Toolkit v2.2 --><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2Fbest-tools-for-garage%2F&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F12%2FToolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg&amp;description=10+Best+Tools+for+the+Garage\" class=\"pin-it-button\" count-layout=\"none\" rel=\"lightbox[18392]\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/PinExt.png\" title=\"Pin It\" \/><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><fb:share-button type=\"button_count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/best-tools-for-garage\/\"><\/fb:share-button><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-count=\"horizontal\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/best-tools-for-garage\/\" data-via=\"myrideisme\" data-text=\"10 Best Tools for the Garage\"><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><div class=\"g-plusone\" data-size=\"medium\" data-annotation=\"none\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/best-tools-for-garage\/\"><\/div><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a class=\"mr_social_share_email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=10 Best Tools for the Garage&amp;body=https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/best-tools-for-garage\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-sharing-toolkit\/images\/icons_small\/email.png\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"Email\" title=\"Email\"\/><span class=\"mr_small_icon\">Email<\/span><\/a><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"linksalpha_button linksalpha_link\" href=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/social\/mobile\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/best-tools-for-garage\/\" data-text=\"10 Best Tools for the Garage\" data-desc=\"Must Have Mechanics Tools In my quest to learn about working on cars,\u00a0I'm realizing that there's a lot I've learned about tools alongside learning about cars!\u00a0When I first started working on my newly purchased Studebaker around five years ago - the only tools I had were neatly packed into an aptly\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" data-button=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/images\/social_share_button.png\" alt=\"Share\" class=\"linksalpha_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/scripts\/loader_iconbox.js?v=2.4\"><\/script><\/span><\/div><h3>Must Have Mechanics Tools<\/h3>\n<h3><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[18392]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18471\" style=\"border-image: initial; margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"Toolbox Best Tools for Garage\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" alt=\"best tools, car tools, mechanics tools\" width=\"575\" height=\"423\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage-575x422.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>In my quest to learn about working on cars,\u00a0I&#8217;m realizing that there&#8217;s a lot I&#8217;ve learned about tools alongside learning about cars!\u00a0When I first started working on my newly purchased Studebaker around five years ago &#8211; the only tools I had were neatly packed into an aptly named &#8220;Do-It-Herself&#8221; toolkit I&#8217;d received for high school graduation years before. Those got me by around the house &#8211; but weren&#8217;t much help in the garage.<\/p>\n<p>Having a handy and helpful Dad, it didn&#8217;t take him long to wrangle me up some spare tools from his garage. Soon enough I had a starter mechanics toolkit. A small assortment of sockets, wrenches,and a screwdriver were about all I started with. Its also about all hot rodding young people had back in the fifties!<\/p>\n<p>But as anyone who&#8217;s worked on cars know &#8211; different jobs call for different tools. Sometimes you can make do with what you have and sometimes you&#8217;ve gotta go out and buy or borrow the right tool for the job.\u00a0For everybody else out there who&#8217;s learning as they go or just getting into cars &#8211; here&#8217;s my most basic list of must have garage toolbox items.<\/p>\n<h2>10 Best Tools for Garage<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Floor Jack &amp; Jack Stands<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Floor-Jack-and-Stands-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[18392]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18540\" style=\"border-image: initial; margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"Floor Jack and Stands - Best Tools for Garage\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Floor-Jack-and-Stands-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" alt=\"floor jack, must have tools\" width=\"575\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Floor-Jack-and-Stands-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Floor-Jack-and-Stands-Best-Tools-for-Garage-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Floor-Jack-and-Stands-Best-Tools-for-Garage-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Floor-Jack-and-Stands-Best-Tools-for-Garage-575x397.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These are necessities anytime you need to get under the car or take off a wheel. Most jobs can&#8217;t begin without these. A floor jack can set you back a nice amount of change, but the money will be well worth it. I&#8217;ve gotten by with this small aluminum jack &#8211; which I like because it&#8217;s lightweight enough that I can keep it with me in trunk of my Stude, but it <em>has<\/em> let me down a number of times. Right now I&#8217;m saving my pennies for a nicer floor jack.<\/p>\n<p>Remember&#8230;never get under a car lifted by only a jack! If that jack fails, you&#8217;re dust. Be sure to support it with jack stands and stay safe! Another thing I often use in conjunction with these items is a block of wood. Sometimes it helps me raise up my car just a little bit more and comes in handy for numerous uses.<\/p>\n<h3>2.\u00a0Basic Mechanics Toolkit<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Mechanics-Toolset-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[18392]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18544\" style=\"border-image: initial; margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"Mechanics Toolset - Best Tools for Garage\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Mechanics-Toolset-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" alt=\"best tools, mechanics basic toolset\" width=\"575\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Mechanics-Toolset-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Mechanics-Toolset-Best-Tools-for-Garage-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Mechanics-Toolset-Best-Tools-for-Garage-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Mechanics-Toolset-Best-Tools-for-Garage-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A basic mechanics toolkit usually includes an assortment of sockets, wrenches, a ratcheting wrench, and screwdrivers. I like this basic 99-piece kit from Stanley Tools. It&#8217;s got both short and deep sockets for both metric and SAE (I mostly use SAE, but modern and foreign cars usually use metric so they&#8217;re handy to have around.) Also included are special sockets for pulling spark plugs. Ratcheting wrenches in both the 1\/4&#8243; and 3\/8&#8243; size. Two socket extensions. Wrenches of the most often used sizes (again in both metric and SAE sizes.) And a multi-use screwdriver with both straight and phillips head combinations.<\/p>\n<h3>3.\u00a0Liquid Holder and Funnels<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Funnel-and-Pan-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[18392]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18541\" style=\"border-image: initial; margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"Funnel and Pan - Best Tools for Garage\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Funnel-and-Pan-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" alt=\"mechanics tools, best tools\" width=\"575\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Funnel-and-Pan-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Funnel-and-Pan-Best-Tools-for-Garage-150x72.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Funnel-and-Pan-Best-Tools-for-Garage-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Funnel-and-Pan-Best-Tools-for-Garage-575x277.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not only for changing oil! Many jobs I&#8217;ve encountered on the car require the draining of some liquid&#8230;and then of course the putting back in of it (which the funnel makes ever so easier!) I have at least two funnels &#8211; one with a long skinny spout and another one that&#8217;s shorter and stubbier. In addition to a liquid holder, be sure you&#8217;ve got some spare plastic bottles around so you can properly store and dispose of whatever liquid you&#8217;ve got. I usually just take my used fluids back to the Auto Parts store to dispose of them, but you can also check your local hazardous waste disposal sites &#8211; for California, <a title=\"California Hazardous Waste Home\" href=\"http:\/\/www.calrecycle.ca.gov\/HomeHazWaste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"broken_link\">here&#8217;s the link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>4. A Good Light<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Light-for-Garage.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[18392]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18549\" style=\"border-image: initial; margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"Light for Garage\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Light-for-Garage.jpg\" alt=\"best tools, mechanics tools\" width=\"575\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Light-for-Garage.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Light-for-Garage-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Light-for-Garage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Light-for-Garage-575x383.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>That single\u00a0fluorescent\u00a0light hanging on the ceiling isn&#8217;t going to cut it. In the least, get a nice movable, protected light like the Halogen one shown above&#8230;.and then keep adding to your collection. One of my favorite lights is a small LED one that has both a magnet and a hook. That thing&#8217;s the greatest to light up small nooks &#8211; and is battery powered so helps out on roadside brakedowns too!<\/p>\n<h3>5. Safety Goggles<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Safety-Glasses-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[18392]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18547\" style=\"border-image: initial; margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"Safety Glasses - Best Tools for Garage\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Safety-Glasses-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" alt=\"garage tools, must have tools\" width=\"575\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Safety-Glasses-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Safety-Glasses-Best-Tools-for-Garage-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Safety-Glasses-Best-Tools-for-Garage-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Safety-Glasses-Best-Tools-for-Garage-575x372.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of the most important tools you&#8217;ll use in the garage is your eyeballs! Keep &#8217;em safe &#8211; and keep yourself from getting really angry when you get junk in your eye when you&#8217;re pinned underneath the car!<\/p>\n<h3>6. Plier Set<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Plier-Set-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[18392]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18545\" style=\"border-image: initial; margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"Plier Set - Best Tools for Garage\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Plier-Set-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" alt=\"must have tools, mechanics tools, gearwrench\" width=\"575\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Plier-Set-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Plier-Set-Best-Tools-for-Garage-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Plier-Set-Best-Tools-for-Garage-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Plier-Set-Best-Tools-for-Garage-575x382.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I used to get by with a single pair of cheap snips. I can&#8217;t tell you how many frustrating moments I had when I said to myself &#8220;If only I had a good pair of pliers!&#8221; Since getting this set from <a title=\"GearWrench\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gearwrench.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GearWrench<\/a>, I&#8217;ve been so happy to have &#8217;em.\u00a0I&#8217;d recommend a set&#8230;you&#8217;ve at least gotta have a needle nose, snips, and a blunt-ended pair. My old cheap pair hurt my hands and the plastic handle coverings would slip off &#8211; but this GearWrench set is a really great! It has non-slip handles and an ergonomic design, making them really nice to use!<\/p>\n<h3>7. Gloves<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Mechanics-Gloves-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[18392]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18543\" style=\"border-image: initial; margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"Mechanics Gloves - Best Tools for Garage\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Mechanics-Gloves-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" alt=\"best tools, chicago pneumatic impact gloves, mechanics gloves\" width=\"575\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Mechanics-Gloves-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Mechanics-Gloves-Best-Tools-for-Garage-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Mechanics-Gloves-Best-Tools-for-Garage-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Mechanics-Gloves-Best-Tools-for-Garage-575x367.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I know I&#8217;m Grease Girl, and I <em>DO<\/em> love getting grease under my nails. Even still, gloves are a must have in the garage. True, many jobs I go without &#8217;em. But they&#8217;ll totally save you at times. I&#8217;ve tried a few different pair and these from Chicago Pneumatic are my favorite. They&#8217;ve got plenty of padding to keep me from busting a knuckle.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Car Manual<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Car-Manual-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[18392]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18539\" style=\"border-image: initial; margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"Car Manual - Best Tools for Garage\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Car-Manual-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" alt=\"necessary tools, car auto, repair manual\" width=\"575\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Car-Manual-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Car-Manual-Best-Tools-for-Garage-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Car-Manual-Best-Tools-for-Garage-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Car-Manual-Best-Tools-for-Garage-575x357.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Directions!? Yep, directions. It&#8217;s a little hard for cars like my Stude, which doesn&#8217;t having its original running gear &#8211; but even so, a car manual will help you navigate your car and will also have specs you&#8217;ll find handy to have at times. This 1960 Ford Falcon manual is the very first thing I bought for my <a title=\"Gettin\u2019 Started on the\u00a0Falcon\" href=\"http:\/\/greasegirl.wordpress.com\/2011\/10\/24\/gettin-started-on-the-falcon\/\" target=\"_blank\">Falcon\u00a0restoration job<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Rubber Mallet<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Rubber-Mallet-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[18392]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18546\" style=\"border-image: initial; margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"Rubber Mallet - Best Tools for Garage\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Rubber-Mallet-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" alt=\"garage tools, mechanics tools\" width=\"575\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Rubber-Mallet-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Rubber-Mallet-Best-Tools-for-Garage-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Rubber-Mallet-Best-Tools-for-Garage-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Rubber-Mallet-Best-Tools-for-Garage-575x335.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I finally broke down and purchased one of these after <a title=\"Changing a Tire\u00a0101\" href=\"http:\/\/greasegirl.wordpress.com\/2009\/10\/23\/changing-a-tire-101\/\" target=\"_blank\">a hubcap popped off my Stude<\/a> and hit a brand new Mercedes. This inexpensive tool is a lifesaver&#8230;go get one! I&#8217;ve been happy with this one I bought at Harbor Freight.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Toolbox<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage1.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[18392]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18548\" style=\"border-image: initial; margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"Toolbox - Best Tools for Garage\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage1.jpg\" alt=\"best tools, garage tools, toolbox\" width=\"575\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage1-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage1-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Until I have more room, this 3-tiered toolbox holds all my essentials. It keeps me from losing important tools and is small enough that if I can pack it up and take it along for jobs away from my own garage. My tool collection is beginning to outgrow it though, I would love a smaller rolling-cart toolbox.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Huge-Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[18392]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18542\" style=\"border-image: initial; margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"Huge Toolbox - Best Tools for Garage\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Huge-Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg\" alt=\"huge toolbox, big toolbox\" width=\"575\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Huge-Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Huge-Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Huge-Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Huge-Toolbox-Best-Tools-for-Garage-575x374.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Of course, if I had the room &#8211; who wouldn&#8217;t want this ginormous\u00a0behemoth of a toolbox!? I could keep all my tools, spare parts, <em>and<\/em> makeup in this thing!<\/p>\n<p>For those of you making a Christmas shopping list or a Wish List, lets review&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1.Floor Jack and Jack Stands<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>2. Basic Mechanics Toolkit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>3.Liquid Holder &amp; Funnels<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>4. A Good Light<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>5. Safety Goggles<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>6. Plier Set<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>7. Gloves<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>8. Car Manual<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>9. Rubber Mallet<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>10. Toolbox<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With these ten items at the ready, let your wrenching endeavors begin! They&#8217;re not ALL you need for a <em>complete<\/em> garage of course&#8230;but I get most of my jobs done with these few items. P.S&#8230;If you know someone who&#8217;s interested in getting into cars&#8230;now you know what to get them for Christmas!<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll be adding to this list at GreaseGirl as I encounter more tools I&#8217;m loving\/adding\/finding.\u00a0Which tools can I\u00a0<em>not<\/em> live without? Which tools have I been dying to add to my collection and why? What tools are a waste of money or space? What&#8217;s the newest tool in my toolbox?<\/p>\n<p><strong>For all you more experienced readers&#8230;what did I miss? What tool would you never want to live without? 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