We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you work on cars, either professionally or as a hobby, you probably understand the need for dependable, high-quality tools. Mechanics rely ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A torque wrench tightens nuts and bolts using a very specific amount of twisting force. This is often ...

Wrenches are probably the most basic tools for auto repair. You need a couple of different kinds in different sizes. There are several types of wrenches, and some have very specialized uses, but the ...

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 ...

A torque wrench (two types of which are shown in Figure 3-7) is designed to tighten a nut, bolt, or screw to an exact degree to avoid under-tightening or over-tightening things. If you're replacing a ...

Join Lucky Lopez on Automotive Life as he tests $350 worth of automotive tools and accessories from Temu! Discover budget-friendly alternatives to high-end tools, including nut extractors, relay ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Kurt Schlosser on Jul 22, 2020 at ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Charlotte Schubert on Sep 15, 2021 ...

You can read all the manuals and watch hours of video, but nothing beats hands-on wrench-turning experience if you want to get better at understanding how your car works. But cars, tools, and ...

Seattle-based startup Wrench aims to eliminate long wait times at auto repair shops and costly towing fees by bringing a mechanic directly to your doorstep. The on-demand car repair service, which has ...

Got an oil leak but can’t make it to the repair shop? No worries. Wrench can send a mechanic to your home, workplace or anywhere else that’s convenient. The Seattle-based company provides automotive ...