Safety first
Safety glasses, gloves suited to the task, wheel chocks, a properly rated floor jack and jack stands, adequate lighting and a fire extinguisher.
DIY Garage · Starter guide
Buy the tools you'll actually use.
Build a useful home garage without buying every specialty tool on day one.
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Everyday hand tools
Metric and SAE socket sets as needed, ratchets, combination wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers and a breaker bar.
Accuracy tools
A quality torque wrench, tire pressure gauge, multimeter and access to reliable service information for your vehicle.
Buy specialty tools by job
Brake piston tools, pullers, scan tools and impact tools are worth considering when you know which repairs you plan to tackle. Check fitment and vehicle requirements before buying.
A jack is for lifting, not supporting, a vehicle while you work underneath it. Verify lift points and ratings, and follow equipment instructions.