{"id":1710,"date":"2019-07-07T08:42:51","date_gmt":"2019-07-07T08:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.co.uk\/magazine\/?p=1710"},"modified":"2019-07-07T08:42:51","modified_gmt":"2019-07-07T08:42:51","slug":"five-gadgets-every-garage-should-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carandclassic.com\/magazine\/five-gadgets-every-garage-should-have\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Gadgets Every Garage Should Have"},"content":{"rendered":"

As much as we would all love to have a fully specced workshop with a four point lift and a professional grade tool chest chock full of the best Snap-On gear money can buy most of us are unfortunately limited by space and\/or budget when it comes to garage facilities and so the Edd China dream setup remains just that, a place to drift off to after bedtime. This should in no way deter anyone from picking up the spanners and tinkering with their cars or bikes however and there are a few items that can really make life easier when it comes to DIY vehicle mechanics. We’re going to ignore the basic, essential tools here such as a trolley jack, axle stands, and a decent socket set for example, as these are a given but here’s a list of five gadgets that we think every garage should have, whether that be a makeshift lean-to nailed to the side of your house or a top-of-the line Bavarian main dealer service centre.<\/span><\/p>\n

1) Torque wrench<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Stripping a bolt by over-tightening is the worst feeling any human being can experience. OK, maybe it’s not the worst, but it’s certainly up there. You may have a Haynes manual with all of the correct torques settings for every specific bolt for your vehicle but if you haven’t got a decent torque wrench then you’re fumbling around in the dark. Feel and a standard socket wrench can only get you so far and there’s a fine line between wanting that gasket to properly seal and going a quarter turn too far and snapping the bolt or stripping the thread. There are plenty to choose from depending on application type and budget but you can’t go wrong with Norbar when it comes to torque based tools. This Nortorque 340 is well made, accurate and has a clear scale:<\/span><\/p>\n

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