Tools & equipment

In order to perform car maintenance and repair, you’re going to need special tools. With their help, you’ll be able to change a tyre, repair electrical wiring, dismantle faulty components, assemble certain units, pour technical fluids, eliminate bodywork defects, perform stripping, priming and painting, and do many other things on do-it-yourself basis.

Types of tools

To repair a car, one can use both multi-purpose devices and those that are intended for specific vehicle units:

• running gear;
• car body;
• fuel system;
• steering system;
• air conditioning;
• electronics, etc.

In the catalogues, there are also presented tools differing by the kind of operations performed:

• Fitting and assembly tools. These are devices that facilitate mounting and dismounting of the components made of metal, plastic and other materials. These include metalworking chisels, hollow punches, punches, vice clamps, pincers, pliers, wrenches, ratchet wrenches, tap wrenches, screwdrivers and others. Besides, there are control and measuring instruments: torque wrenches, tape measures, rulers and others.
• Flattening tools. These are items used to restore the car body geometry if there are dents or any other defects. These are slide hammers, various panel beating hammers, spoons, hooks, levers, etc.
• Abrasive tools. Various scrapers, wire brushes, grinding wheels and abrasive sheets are most often used to eliminate corrosion spots, remains of the primer and old paint. To polish the surfaces, grinders can be fitted with soft wheels made, for example, of felt.
• Cutting tools. These are tin snips, cutting pliers, milling cutters, drill bits, countersink bits, reamers, jigsaws, files and other items used to cut materials or make holes in them.

Many tools differ in the way they are powered, and can be:

• Hand tools. Powered by a physical effort made by a human.
• Power tools. Have a built-in motor and are powered from mains or a battery.
• Pneumatic tools. Are connected to a compressor and powered by compressed air.

Tips on tools use

1. You should use the devices solely as intended according to the manufacturer's instructions. Choose them considering the characteristics of the materials you work with.
2. Observe the safety regulations. Use the tools only when it is light enough, wear personal protective equipment: goggles, a respirator, gloves.
3. Regularly check the devices for the presence of damage, do not use faulty tools.
4. After using, clean the tools. This will produce a positive effect on their service life. It is necessary to regularly lubricate the moving metal parts. Cutting tools need regular sharpening, and measuring tools need calibration.
5. Store and transport the equipment in special trolleys or boxes. In this way, it will be protected from corrosion and mechanical damage.

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