David E. Link, owner
Quality Racing
Toledo, OH
ALLDATA I’ve tried the others, but nothing out there is as comprehensive especially for auto-electrical.
Blue-Point Rechargeable UV Leak Detector Light and Dye Injector A definite must-have for A/C work.
Blue-Point EEDM504B Multimeter I don’t know how I went so long without multi/auto ranging.
OEM brand Test Light It’s so important I have two at work and two at home.
Mac Tools Borescope This is a great time-saver for piston inspection and awesome for finding those dropped sockets stuck in the engine compartment.
Adrian "Moose" DeRosa, assistant manager
Avondale Auto Service
Powhatan, VA
Metwrench It’s great for odd sizes and/or stripped or rounded bolts.
Evercraft Stubby Wrench Set Great for small confined spaces.
Lisle Pocket Clip Magnet This is invaluable for retrieving tools, bolts, etc.
Craftsman Magnetic Inserts These are ideal for holding nuts and bolts upside down for exhaust work.
Craftsman 6-Point Box End Wrenches Excellent for a sure grip in odd-angle, hard-to-reach bolts or nuts.
Allan Kane, owner
Complete Auto Connection
Byram, MS
Makita Flashlight Helps me see in dark places.
Makita Cordless Impact No cord, no air hose.
Power Probe I-II Cuts troubleshooting time in half.
Robinair A/C Recovery System This makes A/C repairs a breeze.
Raytek Thermometer Perfect for diagnosing defective catalytic converters and wheel bearings.
Barry Cairl, president
B&E Motors Inc.
Hunlock Creek, PA
Snap-on MT2500 Scanner
SºK Hand Tools 1/4" Drive Socket Set
ShopKey Great for specs and information
Test light Fast testing
Snap-on MODIS Bidirectional uses
Rick Evans, owner
Rick’s Auto Repair Shop
Barboursville, WV
My top five tools are:
Snap-on MODIS
Snap-on Smoke Machine
Snap-on Fuel Kare
UView cordless Freedom Light
TIF ZX-1 Refrigerant Leak Detector
Edwin Alfaro, foreman
Downtown Auto Center
Oakland, CA
Here are my top favorite tools:
My laptop because I have the service manuals, keep data, allows me to connect to the Internet, view snap shot…
Scanner I can look at a lot of data, pull codes, active test, mode 6, verified repair.
Five Gas Analyzer It helps me to see what’s going on inside the combustion chamber and catalytic converter. (Master Tech, Tech Two, Snap-on)
Fluke 98 Lab Scope I can find intermittent problems, and I can view a picture instead of looking at a number.
Current Amp Probe I can quickly see the current, and if it is viewed on a lab scope, you can see the signatures.