Snap-on truck/ buying snap on

[Billy738]

Hello all,
I am new to all this stuff and young. I have mostly craftsman tools and like them a lot. I've seen some stuff on snap on and would like to maybe add some of there stuff to my box they seem very good quality but just expensive. Any tips on buying them? Good places to get?

Thanks

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Online for me, but I'm sure others will chime in with tips on buying off the truck.

Good deals to be had used off eBay if you're not in a hurry. Just be aware that the warrantee support may not be available for 2nd hand snap on.

Snap Ons website is a good source if you don't want to deal with a truck.

 

[Derek1387]

I buy a lot from Ebay, and i buy enough from the snap on truck (IN CASH) to keep him interested in coming back/dealing with me. He has had no troubles warranting stuff for me either, since I am buying from him as well.

As a young guy, start buy adding pieces that you NEED. Not what you WANT. And replace as you can.

 

[Davefr]

Hello all,
I am new to all this stuff and young. I have mostly craftsman tools and like them a lot. I've seen some stuff on snap on and would like to maybe add some of there stuff to my box they seem very good quality but just expensive. Any tips on buying them? Good places to get?

Thanks

Just keep in mind that about 1/2 the price you're paying is for "value added" services like on-site dealer support, truck financing, dealer warranty replacement/repair, urgent needs, etc, etc.

If those factors aren't important, there are other brands that are as good and even better then SO at significantly lower prices.

GJ will help you find the best quality/value ratio.

 

[3 Gun Shooter]

Just keep in mind that about 1/2 the price you're paying is for "value added" services like on-site dealer support, truck financing, dealer warranty replacement/repair, urgent needs, etc, etc.

If those factors aren't important, there are other brands that are as good and even better then SO at significantly lower prices.

GJ will help you find the best quality/value ratio.

For hard iron what tools are better than Snap On? Snap On air tools and cordless tools ****, plus they have a crappy warranty, compared to IR or Milwaukee.

 

[Billy738]

Online for me, but I'm sure others will chime in with tips on buying off the truck.

Good deals to be had used off eBay if you're not in a hurry. Just be aware that the warrantee support may not be available for 2nd hand snap on.

Snap Ons website is a good source if you don't want to deal with a truck.

do you need to have a receipt or something for the warranty?

 

[Derek1387]

do you need to have a receipt or something for the warranty?

Nope.

 

[one9gt]

Don't expect to warranty used goods with a truck dealer right off the bat if you don't have a relationship with the driver either...find a dealer in your area and build a relationship first


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[Davefr]

For hard iron what tools are better than Snap On?

Wright for wrenches/sockets and Proto for screwdrivers are a couple examples. (both at a fraction of SO pricing)

SO tools are consistently good, (and always consistently expensive), but not always best of class and almost never best quality/price ratio.

 

[DBendr]

I buy online.It's full retail but you have an account, payment records and they "know"you.My TLL had a screwy switch as soon as I unboxed it.Quick call.
I had another(hand selected) in 3-4 days with a prepaid envelope inside to return the original). Well worth it since a driver would have taken it apart 3 times and I might have saved $20 buying from him....maybe.Then if he needed a part or had no exchange on his truck ? 2 to three weeks ? No thanks.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Buy as you can afford, Don't go into debt. Look at his sales fliers, that is a good way to start. Just because the truck stops at your shop, don't mean you have to buy from him. Lots of tools out there. Look for deals. My sister found a 1/2 snap on breaker bar this weekend at a yard sale and paid 3.00 for it, It lists for over a hundred dollars. Shop around. Or you will be sorry when you paid too much later.

 

[Davefr]

do you need to have a receipt or something for the warranty?

Yes, if you try and warranty the tool thru SO corp. It's in the T's and C's. They often waive that requirement if it's only 1-2 tools that you need to return for warranty. You have to call them first.

Dealer's almost never require POP if you have an ongoing bu$ine$$ relation$hip.

 

[Billy738]

Thanks to all of you for the help. I've yet to even see the truck in my area

 

[stevenhs]

Are you a student?

 

[abvw]

Wright for wrenches/sockets and Proto for screwdrivers are a couple examples. (both at a fraction of SO pricing)

SO tools are consistently good, (and always consistently expensive), but not always best of class and almost never best quality/price ratio.

Snap-on's sockets are tapered near the drive end, while Proto and Wright does theirs half way.

When it comes to wrenches for automotive use, its either the longest or the shortest for the job. I rarely use regular length.

As for screwdrivers, only the #2 will see any real use. All the flat blades are inevitably going to be used as pry bars. This isn't 1980, get with the program, everyone's on the cordless bandwagon.

If we're comparing quality: price, Matco and Mac has is worse than Snap-on. You're paying Snap-on price for Proto and Armstrong clone/rebrands.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

Just keep in mind that about 1/2 the price you're paying is for "value added" services like on-site dealer support, truck financing, dealer warranty replacement/repair, urgent needs, etc, etc.

If those factors aren't important, there are other brands that are as good and even better then SO at significantly lower prices.

GJ will help you find the best quality/value ratio.

Dave: Well said

SnapOn tools are some of the best, but definitely look over the competitive brands, in both new and used before making any decisions..

I bought a couple old quality tools on Ebay last night:
Nice 10" ProTo pipe wrench for $9.99 shipped.
3/8 drive Walden breaker bar for $9.50 + $3.00 shipping.
And these are what I consider normal, everyday eBay deals.
I have done better

 

[gonmad54]

Having probably 85% SnapOn tools I would say it's only worth it if you have a good relationship with a good driver. It's frustrating when you need a basic tool warrantied and it takes your driver 4 weeks to get you the tool. I have had drivers that make the extra cost worth it and I have had a driver that I canceled an order for a tool cart and went to harbor freight to buy it(he lost his truck a couple months later). Really depends on the situation if it's worth it or not.


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[BDT/NWMN]

Having probably 85% SnapOn tools I would say it's only worth it if you have a good relationship with a good driver. It's frustrating when you need a basic tool warrantied and it takes your driver 4 weeks to get you the tool. I have had drivers that make the extra cost worth it and I have had a driver that I canceled an order for a tool cart and went to harbor freight to buy it(he lost his truck a couple months later). Really depends on the situation if it's worth it or not.


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Yep,, and on top of that;; If you have to take time off to go meet the truck somewhere to trade in the broken tool...? In my case, it may be best to simply mail the broken tool to SnapOn..

 

[3 Gun Shooter]

Yep,, and on top of that;; If you have to take time off to go meet the truck somewhere to trade in the broken tool...? In my case, it may be best to simply mail the broken tool to SnapOn..

I just call Snap On and they next day me the broken tool, if they want the old tool back they can send me a label to ship it back. They never do.

Snap On must be having a lot of dealer problems, they just started a month ago a group to work out dealer problems. snap On needs better training for their dealers, yes I know they are independent routes but 20 years ago the dealers became franchised dealers, Snap On has a lot more control and can yank a franchised dealer's contract. I knew two guy who quit being dealers over this.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

I just call Snap On and they next day me the broken tool, if they want the old tool back they can send me a label to ship it back. They never do.

Snap On must be having a lot of dealer problems, they just started a month ago a group to work out dealer problems. snap On needs better training for their dealers, yes I know they are independent routes but 20 years ago the dealers became franchised dealers, Snap On has a lot more control and can yank a franchised dealer's contract. I knew two guy who quit being dealers over this.

Yes; A good point to bring up:: Make that phone call first, and ask..
I could see them sending out a socket the next day and not ask for the broken one to be returned.. But how about an air tool or a meter or expensive flex head ratchet? Don't these have to be sent in to be repaired; rather than exchanged?

 

[nutsnbolts]

I buy my tools almost exclusively on Ebay, and you can get great deals if you take the time to scour through and learn different tricks. FWIW, I like a lot of the vintage Snap-On tools, and I am okay with buying used, in fact, I prefer it.

 

[BFHtime]

I suggest look for deals on used tools. Pay attention to the amount of time you take to find the deals. As you acquire more tools you spend more time, finding deals on stuff you do not have. Once you find you wasting time, then you need to find yourself a good driver. This very important. Become a regular customer, get the monthly flier. Make deals with the driver, take advantage of buy one get one deals.

Once I had a good driver, he pretty much would always a buy one get one deal set aside for me, when they came up. Or he would call me to ask if I wanted the deal, if he was running low on something. Eventually we would talk abou some upcoming things, before he would buy his tools from corporate. I also gave him a list of what I was looking for, so when a deal or a discount came up I would have an opportunity to get the deal.
After a while it become a better value for my time to get the buy on get one deals. From my driver. Instead of the used or online route searching route, although it was fun to chase down the deals. I still look for those deals sometimes, just for fun. I paid full retail only few times. Look for the deals, do not be scared by the retail prices, they are not set in stone. It is very important to find a dealer that you can work with, that is the most important thing with snap-on. Otherwise just keep hunting for the deals, the tools are really good.

Keep reading on garage journal, you will learn a great deal about tools, and tool deals. There is a great community here.

 

[L.Cheapo]

Snap on usually has a "dads and grads" catalog around may/june and a "Holiday catalog" in November/December. There are usually some pretty good deals in those. I bought a new Techangle torque wrench for significantly less than its CDI counterpart can be found for online. The dealer took even more money off the ad price. I paid cash, he moved an expensive tool right before Christmas, and we were both happy.

 

[OCD]

you need to find yourself a good driver. This very important. Become a regular customer, get the monthly flier. Make deals with the driver, take advantage of buy one get one deals.

Once I had a good driver, he pretty much would always a buy one get one deal set aside for me, when they came up. Or he would call me to ask if I wanted the deal, if he was running low on something. Eventually we would talk abou some upcoming things, before he would buy his tools from corporate. I also gave him a list of what I was looking for, so when a deal or a discount came up I would have an opportunity to get the deal.
After a while it become a better value for my time to get the buy on get one deals.

Good advice!!


I got almost half of my sockets with bogo deals!! I lucked out with a cool driver, "Snap On Clint"!! He was a mechanic before getting the truck, total car/truck freak, and cool dude too!!

 

[Gotmayhem]

Once you find you wasting time, then you need to find yourself a good driver. This very important. Become a regular customer, get the monthly flier. Make deals with the driver, take advantage of buy one get one deals.

This is the way to do it. Doesn't matter if it's Snap-on, Matco, MAC, or Cornwell. Your experience with truck tools will only be as good as your driver is. Putting the COO and rebrand arguments aside for a moment, you'd be hard pressed to walk off any truck with a useless tool. What it really comes down to is making sure you pay the right price.

When I started out my Snap-on guy was getting me killer BOGO and other deals all the time, sometimes stuff that wasn't even in the fliers. Nowadays it's my Matco and MAC dealers that are willing to make the deals. Out of the three brands I would rather have the Snap-on tool any day of the week. But if the other trucks are getting more tools in my box for less money and replacing broken tools quicker, then they are going to get my business.

If you aren't doing it professionally then just go on amazon and tooltopia.

 

[Amish]

I'm like others here. I buy a lot of eBay but still buy some from my Snapon guy. I try to only buy Snapon.
The way I see it is if I ever sell a tool if it says Snapon the value will be a lot higher then any other brands.

 

[Wamsutta]

You can get good deals on ebay for Snap-on tools, but you give up the documented paper trail that you would get from the Snap-on website and you give up the instant no hassle warranty that the paper trail gives you.

 

[Rossco]

Meh. I have never had a problem with SnapOn warranty. Even tools with other people's markings on them.

End of the day, if I change jobs / locations then I already have $$$$ worth before I even meet the new dealer. Come on give it up, if it's broken I want a new one simple as that.

 

[Boneheads Garage]

I used to be a Snap On dealer. Some of their tools were worth the money. Others just so so. Just be careful not to bury yourself into an EC account. And don't let those fancy tool boxes entice you either.