I must be the only motorcycle mechanic in the world without a “T” handle Allen wrench set, so I decided it was time to join the club. I’ve been making do with a collection of short-, medium- and ...

If you work on bikes, even if you just dabble in light maintenance, you’ve probably used one of Park Tool’s bicycle-specific ...

The price alone will rule these out for most home mechanics, but if you make (or save) money from using your tools, you’re likely to appreciate their quality Ask these world-class fixers what their ...

If you were asked to list your top 5 most-used tools, we're positive a wrench would be included. Ask a good mechanic which brand wrench is best and he'll swear by one brand or another. However, one ...

Editor’s Note, 10/31/25: For this latest update, we added three new tools. The Craftsman 1/2-Inch Drive Torque Wrench is long and ideal for torquing larger bolts and fasteners. The Precision ...

The ratcheting wrench is one of those instruments that sounds frivolous but is actually an invaluable addition to the toolbox. Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars ...

A torque wrench (pronounced "tork") is one of the essential tools you need before starting an engine rebuild, and helps determine when the appropriate amount of force has been applied to a fastener ...

A torque wrench is one of the most important tools if you have to do serious automotive work. You can't just disassemble your vehicle's front suspension, swap out the wheels or pull a cylinder head ...