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If it flies, floats, or f-words, rent it.

Milwaukee.

Ask @zmotorsports He has one I believe.

Facom ~ 30-40 years ago made a whole range of cutters with different blade / jaw material depending on what you were cutting. I felt that was a very professional approach, with metallurgy and jaw design being application specific.

1) What Lock n Lube setup failed? 2) What grease were you using? 3) What grade grease? 4) And in what temperature environment?

I like being able to scan my own vehicles and have insight as to what issues arise. Relying solely on the dealership or an independent shop is increasingly becoming a big gamble, and in my experience, the quality of the mechanics / technicians keeps decreasing.

The Hakko flush cutters work great and I seem to recall they are ~ $10 US

That is the first time I have ever seen an orange one!

Is the Solus Pro Bi-Directional capable? Does it still use those cartridges and keys? That was the annoyance I have had with the red brick.

This is sad but true. I agree. The level of programmed obsolescence that the consumer has allowed to be built into modern products is ridiculous in my opinion. Not to mention the inflated pricing that has gone along with it.

I never had an Actron but wanted to buy one because I understand it worked well on German cars. It is interesting that some scan tools work better than others or have increased functionality with only certain vehicle manufacturers. I still have two red bricks and use them, occasionally.

I seem to remember ~ 30 years ago OTC made early OBD1 & 2 scan tools for GM?

Where did you find the Heyco drivers? I have been after one of the Hazet extendable ratchets for a while and I am glad it has a good review from you. It seems more stout than the Facom equivalent.

Very well said. I like the stainless Wera blades and laser cut tips. The handles are just okay. I have Torx sets of Wera also. I have a set of Wiha screwdrivers, too. The precision electronics tools I like, but I reach for Vessel first. The Wiha standard “shop” screwdrivers seem to survive on...

I agree. The post-COVID era has ushered this in as standard practice. What will be interesting to watch is Right to Repair litigation and if sources for aftermarket support / software / parts will appear when the OEMs decide to discontinue manufacture or service in rapid fashion. To the...

I have bought several off of Amazon US for under $25 USD. I think one purchase was around $18 USD. IIRC. Look up Vessel TD-6800. There are a few different models offered by Vessel that come with different bits. The top of the line model comes with a red bit magazine with typical Philips and...

Vessel ratcheting screwdriver with internal bit magazine in the handle is my favorite. The handle is clear plastic. It has the best mechanism and I think it superior to Snap-On. My only gripe is the shaft is a little short in length.

What have you compared it to? ? I have never found the SK ratchets to be best in class in any area.

I think a lot of this can be avoided with good pre-planning. I’d also keep a charged mobile phone power-bank in the glovebox.

Wheels need to be chocked. The 2 ton jacks are a lot more maneuverable than the 2.5 / 3.0 ton and weigh less, which is an advantage.