From personal experience, rent, do not buy when you have a very limited amount of work to do. If you broke a drive motor or blew up the hydraulic pump, engine took a dump, you are buried:lol_hitti
I have purchased tools in NC, TX, MD, and VA from SO and had tools warranted also. Probably a dozen different dealers. Some more pleasant to deal with than others but no problems
I have purchased Snap On tools for almost 50 years. The HAVE NEVER even acted like that they would not warranty tools. I had some screwdrivers replaced last year that were purchased in the early 60's. No questions. :drool: