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Hey Everyone

I only became a T25 owner this summer. I'm on my second vehicle now (the first was written on by a careless HGV driver after just 10 days! My insurance valuation hadn't even kicked in so its still a sore point)

Anyway I'm quickly becoming acquainted with the continual repair way of life and would like to become more proficient in repairs and maintenance myself. I'm a ground level amateur and would like to start investing in tools to do work myself.

What would you guys list as essential tools. Perhaps even break them down into ones you carry on the road and things you keep in your home garage.

Thanks

Curly whirly, Mars bar and a flask. Anyone who knows me will know why. I'm mechanically useless.

Karmann-cheetah wrote:Curly whirly, Mars bar and a flask.

Big hammer, Big bar, plus gas.
I bought something similar to this http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/ ... panner-set to keep in the van. Possibly a bit excessive though? I need to add to it a hammer, pry bar and knuckle bar. I dont know what sort of Jack to use yet though, bottle jack is currently favourite because it's nice and compact.

At home I have a variety of stuff that I have built up. i like quality tools over quantity though my wife doesnt seem to understand!

Tools in the van (too many home tools to list)

3/8" socket set
metric combination set ring/open flat spanners
600mm 1/2 breaker bar with wheel bolt socket
metric allen key set
12" adjustable spanner
6" adjustable spanner
water pump pliers ( for those water hose spring clips)
long and short nose pliers
wire cutters and strippers
no1 and 2 posi screwdriver
3mm and 8mm flat screwdriver
17mm gearbox drain plug socket
metric feeler guages
junior hacksaw
small mirror
m8 spline socket for driveshafts
multimeter
club hammmer ( pegs and windbreak)

non tools
varios spare lamps
electrical tape
self amalgamating tape
garden wire
fuses
small selection of nuts and bolts
small seletion of jubilee clips
some bike spanners and tyre levers
some wire and connectors

spares......

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A few basic essentials if you are starting from ground level:
Proper ratchet pliers for those hose clamps.
Safety specs.
Nitrile gloves.
Overalls!
Car creeper and a thick foam mat.
Tarpaulin & clamps
LED rechargeable lamp. (COB ones are really bright)

ADAC card.

EVERYTHING. Travel with the lot. Except a vice.

CovKid wrote:EVERYTHING. Travel with the lot. Except a vice.

What have you got against vices?





P.S. Not mine. I don't carry a vice ... yet

Swivel base is a bit excessive...

tools carried on the move, Halfords professional 170pc tool kit, Halfords professional screw driver set, various grips, pliers etc, wire, jump leads, and most important RAC card.

Pete

do not want to tempt fate but in nearly six years never carried anything except a spare fan belt but strangely had a dream last night where it broke and left my and the wife stranded somewhere,so I will be checking it today

With a Beetle, a wheelbrace, jack and 13mm spanner was enough.

5 Litres of Oil
5 Litres of Anti Freeze
Rachet kit
Spanners
Screwdrivers
Fuel Hose, Clips & Filters
Small kit of various Pliers
Dalek Cap
Araldite
Bulbs/Fuses
Rotor Arm, Dizzy Cap & Spark Plugs
Gaffer Tape (was a god send last month when the coolant hose split)!
Hi-viz jacket
Tyre Weld