I have these 2 Olfas, the grip and blades are great!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GIO2TG/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006SJAR0/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Car #1
-Gearwrench pass thru socket set
-Jumper cable
-scissor jack
-Ideal 9-in1 screwdriver
-Craftsman pro slip joint plier
-Stanley long nose plier
-3d Maglite
-some tapes and zip ties
-tire inflator
Car #2
-Craftsman 12pt combination wrench set
-Ideal linesman plier
-Husky pro screwdrivers...
Ok, here's my specific suggestions (Total cost $156) :
Channellock TOOLROLL-3 5-Piece Plier Set in Handy Tool Roll $68
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001A3ZBCI/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Crescent CTK70MP 70-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Storage Case $50...
Re: $15 Kobalt cross force wrenches
I grabbed a metric set 3 days ago, not bad for $15 with lifetime warranty and Lowes is only 3 minute drive from our house.
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And future warranty replacements of this Kobalts (if these will be discontinued someday) might be the regular Kobalt combination wrenches which is great for me.