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I'm currently in a bit of a bind with my air compressor at home. Recently while trying some media blasting I had finally given up due to moisture issues with my compressor. It gets quite humid here in Minnesota which definitely exacerbates the problem. I've come to the conclusion it's time to...

A little update for everyone... Tomorrow is the day I technically speaking get the promotion. We've agreed I'll have my tools by the end of the week. I've got most of the big items, and I'm still looking for a few but I think I've made up my mind. The following tools I've yet to decide on...

I've been with Volkswagen since February this year as a lube tech, though I was going to move on which is why they offered me this particular position. An Acura/Subaru Dealership, and a Toyota Dealership around 20 miles from home had gotten in contact with me. Along with a Mazda dealership about...

OH! Go check the VAG stock quickly. Very honest, and sobering to say the least. Already cut out a few hundred dollars from my "wishlist." As I've said once before, I will be using my college fund for this but between myself and my parents we've only managed to save Sure! Purchased the...

I've got just north of $3000, but I'm trying to keep investment minimal considering I'm still not sure if professional wrenching is for me. Other than power tools and torque wrenches I think I've got everything figured out. Still not sure what to use for a box though. I contemplated buying the...

I'm not really concerned with anyone's perception of me. Nitrile gloves are a must when working with oil and brake clean as far as i'm concerned. I wear glasses because I hate getting dirt in my eyes when I'm under the car. I also like wearing ear muffs whenever I work with air tools, they're...

Not sure what's a better value... The Tekton sockets or Sunex AFTER MIR. You're commited to buying more Sunex tools after the MIR of course, but if their stuff is any good it's worth it I guess.

You'd be surprised, nowadays it's about 50/50 in terms of volume. 2.0s, 2.5s, VR6s, have the filter underneath, where as all the 2.0T (TSI, for sure, FSI IIRC is underneath) and Diesels are above. We're an ex saturn dealership too so we get a lot of GM ecotecs in the door (not that it pertains...

Good to hear about the gearwrench ratchet, Sounds like that'll be the one I'll go with. More of a band wrench kind of guy myself :P I was looking at VIM hex and torx bits, they've got some good looking kits on tooltopia for pretty cheap! Yeah, all Volkswagens use 17mm lug bolts. I do have a...

I'm actually trying to avoid those tool kits because I don't want to pay for tools I'll never use, as in the SAE tools. As for the HF boxes, I've heard good things about them. And Most definitely, I'd rather spend what little disposable income I have on my car than a toolbox. haha Volkswagens...

I'd rather not. I'll use their stuff at home or keep it in the car but they skip too many sizes for my likings. Used tools aren't out of the question either.

Hello all! long time lurker here but I've finally decided to make an account on the forum. First and foremost, a little background. I'm an 18 year old kid straight out of high school, working for a Volkswagen dealership as a Lube Technician. Soon I shall be getting a promotion to our entry...