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Only thing I've been able to find is tradesmans insurance, and that only covered a max of 5k. Useless for a vehicle tech. I'd be interested to know if any of the other UK guys know of any decent tool insurance.

Couple more to finish off a heavy week of tool purchases.

Picked up these today. The vacuum purge refiller makes real quick work of refilling cooling systems. The chain cutter makes exhaust replacement a breeze.

This arrived today. Used it to replace brake pads on both axles of a vivaro van.

These arrived today Bearing removal and installation kit Bushing removal and installation kit

:dunno: Generic unbranded ebay cheap stuff. In fairness though it does exactly what it says on the tin, can't find anything wrong with it. I'll be taking it to work tomorrow so it's gonna get put through its paces.

Picked up this cooling system pressure tester today. Works well. Gotta cooling system vacuum purge/refiller coming in a day or so.

For such a large corporation, their website is an embarrassment.

Picked this up today

Couple new toys for work today.

They'll serve you well. Been using Norbar professionally my whole career (nearly 30yrs)

Like most techs I've accumulated a fair number of tools over the years that have become obsolete. I just can't bring myself to get rid of them so (rather sad some may say) I kinda turned 'em into wall art, mounted 'em onto a 'special tool board' in my home garage. Makes for an interesting...

I cable tie my cable ties into bundles.

Let me be the second to say... You ****!!!!!!

I carry the standard vehicle tool kit (enough to change a wheel) and a few bits to effect minor electrical repairs and repairs to split coolant hoses plus a cheap code reader (to let me know whether or not it's safe to continue driving if the £ light illuminates) other than that I have break...