1 P H I L I P S S C R E W D R I V E RWith the cross-hatched head, this 4-pointed screwdriveris the most useful type for car repairs because of theextra torque. You’ll want at least 3 sizes.

2 S T A N D A R D S C R E W D R I V E RNot as useful as the Philips, a flat head screwdriver isstill something to toss in your automotive tool boxbecause the shape has a lot of uses in a pinch.

3 A L L E N W R E N C H E SThese l-shaped keys end in a hexagon shape and canhelp you remove or tighten hard to reach bolts. Be sureto store them in the case they came with, as they’reeasy to lose.

4 O P E N E N D E D W R E N C HOf course you know you need this basic wrench, but inwhat sizes? Before you purchase, find out if your caruses bolts measured in metric or in inches, then get aset that matches.

5 R A T C H E T W R E N C H A N D S O C K E T SThis wrench and the interchangeable sockets provide aperfect fit and excellent torque. Get them in 3 sizes.

To keep your starter tool kit affordable, tryonly buying the tools you need when youneed them. But if you know you'll be doingrepairs for years to come, here are thenecessities:

W O R K L I G H T S O R H E A D L A M PMake your life a whole lot easier by setting yourself upwith fluorescent lighting.

B R E A K E R B A RGetting extra torque in the form of this long breaker barmight seem like an unnecessary extra, it’s a necessity ifyou want to quickly and safely remove difficult boltswithout being tempted to use something moredangerous in the moment.

P L I E R SRegular pliers, vise grips, and long and short needle nosepliers—get them all. You just never know when youmight need them.

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