Luckily, just aquired a full set of brand new spanners, and a 36 peice socket/driver set at work
So I'll add a few things to that, get a bag of somesort and boom, sorted.
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| Author: | happypaul [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What tools do you carry in your car? |
What tools do you carry in your car? Simple question, as title says. Currently I have 2 full tool boxes, a jack, and even some copper brake pipe loitering in my boot. And I want to cut this down to minimal. I don't need the jack for a start, because I don't have a spare. But owning an old Ford has taught me, never go anywhere without any tools! So, whats the basic setup you carry? I was thinking... Spanners Sockets (small set) Screwdriver combo set thing Plyers Mole Grips Snips Duct Tape Cable Ties WD40 |
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| Author: | stainlessmole [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
I've never carried any tools, and haven't had to. I do put jump leads and a tow rope in my boot, for when i go out with my friend with a clio haha |
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| Author: | happypaul [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
I drive over 1k a month in an 18 year old ford, so id rather not risk it. |
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| Author: | The Loumiester [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
Duct tape a must, Also insulation take Screwdrivers and spanners A trolley jack if i thought i really needed it but to be honest when iv been on trips in the si jump leads was the only thing i ever needed. |
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| Author: | DanFraser [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
Clutch cable and pliers. That's all I carry for now. |
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| Author: | happypaul [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
Luckily, just aquired a full set of brand new spanners, and a 36 peice socket/driver set at work So I'll add a few things to that, get a bag of somesort and boom, sorted. |
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| Author: | Elward [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
None. Didn't ever carry any in the fiesta either took a few to ford fair never needed them though. |
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| Author: | happypaul [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
Id rather not risk it. Been caught out a few times and needed a simple tool.. |
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| Author: | Jam [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
i carry an RAC card. you lot might scoff but how much fuel are you wasting luggging all that shit round in your car 
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| Author: | - Danny Boy - [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
I used to carry my halfords tool kit and a few other bits and bobs like pliers, screwdrivers, grips, cable ties, tow rope and jump leads.. Cable ties are 100% needed. Tbh, I dont really carry anything around with my anymore, it all depends where im going though. If its local, short trips ect, normally nothing, but if im doing any longer distance stuff then i'll prepare and take a load of stuff unless I know my car is 100% sound and there are no problems, which I will always check my car over for before i do long distance journeys anyway. If I know theres a problem I will either sort it or take what I need to sort it when/if it breaks |
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| Author: | stainlessmole [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
I must have been mega lucky, or you're unlucky paul lol When i first got the car when i past my test with 173,000miles, in the first year i made it to 185,000miles with no problems whatsoever |
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| Author: | Chris [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
Insulation tape is there generally. I have a phillips screwdriver in the footwell which when I needed a screwdriver I needed a flathead. A robbed pair of scissors from the receptionist desk in a motorbike shop as she was ignoring me and I needed them for power steering pipe. Always got a bottle of powersteering fluid now Jump leads Some Jubilee clips as well at the moment. I just have all the crap I have left over from when i've done work and not bothered to put the tools back 
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| Author: | happypaul [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 7:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
I have an aa membership bit if it's something I can do with abit.of bodge and a few tools I'd rather do that I've had all this in my boot all the time and get 35mpg lol |
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| Author: | dijsil [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
box of sockets in the boot and a metal thing to undo the tyres between the seat and the door... for security purpose
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| Author: | happypaul [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
Haha I have the standard Ford wheel nut tool in my door pocket Anyway.. my tools will be as follows. Spanner set Socket & screwdriver bit set Posi and flat screwdrivers Plyers Side cuts Mole grips Cable ties Duct tape Insulation tape Tyre weld Small jump leads Tow rope Small compressor In a small bag. Awesome. Might sound over the top. But its not. |
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| Author: | Chris [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
Sounds over the top, then a fucking pipe splits, or one simple thing comes loose. Then your thanking the heavens your bothered. |
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| Author: | - Danny Boy - [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
I wouldnt say its over the top at all, pretty much perfect. Im sure if you hunt around most modern day cars like bmw, mercs, range rover they would carry all of that. Just given myself an idea actually. Also might be worth carrying a warning triangle, red or orange glow sticks (I actually carry around glow sticks for emergency warning lighting if i break down) and a set of spare bulbs. All simple things that can in fact save your life |
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| Author: | happypaul [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
Good plan! Scrapyard hunting next weekend (too busy this weekend.collecting interesting parts) |
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| Author: | Ry [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
| Author: | happypaul [ Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What tools do you carry in your car? |
If I break down ten miles from work at 5am I'd sooner fix it myself lol |
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