Top 5 Tools: Lionel Harms, 1 Auto
Lionel Harms 1 Auto Wendell, ID OTC Scan Tool — Makes diagnostics easier. Ingersoll Rand Air Tools Matco Hand Tools Blackhawk Snap-on
Top 5 Tools: Gary Balanza, Your Mechanic
Gary Balanza, owner Your Mechanic Fairfield, CA Snap-on MODIS Power Probe GearWrench Long Metric Box Wrenches Ingersoll Rand 1/2” Titanium Impact Mitchell OnDemand Repair Software
Top 5 Tools: James Briggs, Briggs Auto Service
James Briggs, owner Briggs Auto Service Painted Post, NY iATN — A lot of information. ALLDATA — Repair and estimation information. Mitchell 1 — Wiring diagrams. Power Probe III — Electrical genius. Snap-on SOLUS, Vantage Pro and A/C Machine
Top 5 Tools: Roma Walter Loudermilk, Midas
Roma Walter Loudermilk, manager Midas Oklahoma City, OK Relay Shorting Plug Kit from Nu-Di Corp. (P/N 420-221) — These are so cool. They are used to power up circuits without using jumper wires. They are direct fit into the power distribution box and are fused so you don’t have to sweat cooking the wiring if
Top 5 Tools: Dan Radunz, Bow Tie Auto Repair
Dan Radunz Bow Tie Auto Repair Ocheyedan, IA Snap-on 3/8” and 1/2” Cordless Impacts Snap-on 1/4” Cordless Driver Snap-on 3/8” Drive Impact Swivel Sockets Snap-on MODIS — Great diagnostics. NAPA Auto Parts Work Lights All are reliable, fast and user friendly. Also like Snap-on torque wrench, tire changer and toolboxes.
Top 5 Tools: Terry Blanckaert, T.A.B. Enterprises
Terry Blanckaert, owner T.A.B. Enterprises Lomira, WI Mac Tools “Hook” — Heater hose, radiator hose, etc. remover. Channellock 426 Pliers — I carry this and the “hook” with me! Snap-on Extra-Long Metric Box End Wrenches GearWrenches — SAE, metric, regular and stubs. Craftsman Basic DVOM — Works great for me.
Top 5 Tools: Karl Murphy, Demara & Sons Auto Service Center
Karl Murphy, shop manager Demara & Sons Auto Service Center Portland, OR Snap-on Air Tools Snap-on Ratchet Wrenches
Top 5 Tools: Rick Larson, RNL Auto
Rick Larson, owner/technician RNL Auto Easley, SC 1/4” Drive Stubby Air Ratchet — I use it daily for everything from valve cover bolts to dash removal. 3/8” Drive Impact — Has enough power for wheel removal and suspension work. Very lightweight. 1/4” Drive Shallow Swivel Sockets — Good for all those hard-to-reach nuts and bolts
Top 5 Tools: Herman Goddard, Herman’s Garage
Herman Goddard Herman’s Garage Divernon, IL Snap-on MODIS Scanner — Can pinpoint problems. Snap-on Cordless Impact Wrench Electronic Specialties Fuse Buddy — Great for electrical problems. iATN Telephone and Computer — For reaching Identifix and iATN.
Top 5 Tools: Gary Owen, Owen’s Service
Gary Owen, owner Owen’s Service Oriskany Falls, NY Snap-on MT2500 Scanner — Fast and easy to use. Mastercool Hydraulic Flaring Tool — Great for on-car tube flaring. Streamlight Stylus Penlight — Bright light, durable. GearWrench Combination Wrenches — Slim design for tight places. Power Probe III — Voltmeter, test light and power source all in
Top 5 Tools: Bobby Jones, Fleet Care by Duquesne Light
Bobby Jones, senior mechanic Fleet Care by Duquesne Light Pittsburgh, PA 3/8” Electric Cordless Impact — I use it to remove many covers on the booms on the hydraulic equipment we service and repair. Saves me from more carpal tunnel damage. Laptop (with various software for our many brands of trucks we deal with) —
Top 5 Tools: Greg Belcher, Bill’s Auto Service
Greg Belcher Bill’s Auto Service Wellston, OH Snap-on Long Zero-Degree Offset Wrenches — They are good to get into hard-to-reach areas. I have metric and SAE. Snap-on Semi-Deep Sockets — Fits right in where a regular deep well is too long. iATN — Lots of good information there. Chief EZ Liner — Best frame rack