What brand tools do you Auto techs use ?

[kmanct3]

 I have been using Snap-On primarily since 84 but since my transition to the marina I have been buying a few more Mac Tools lately. I have no use for Matco anymore, What are you guys using ?

[NKlamerus]

Mac and Matco Impact Sets.

Gearwrench and Husky Ratchets, and Combo Wrenches.

Stanley, SnapOn  and Benchtop  sockets.

Why no more use with Matco?

[kmanct3]

Had a bad experience with my Matco salesman.  Kind of got a bad taste for them. I use quite a few of the Gear wrench specialty wrenches , very happy with them

[Lichtbote]

Facom.

[Higgins617]

Bike mechanic, not car. But I use predominantly Craftsman. I know lately they've picked up a bad wrap, but for what I do they've been great, I'm very pleased. Though I realize they're no where near snap-on matco and the like. Bought an old set of matco pliers for the sake of seeing the quality, and it shows

I just don't use my tools hard enough to necessitate the step up.

[NKlamerus]

I understand. My unfortunately reps set the company in positive and negative ways.

My rep is awesome, calls/texts no issues, we have even exchanged gifts.

[genevabuck]

Mostly MAC and some Snap-On. 

[derekmac]

Though I'm not a tech, I have a good collection of tools.  I have Snap-On, old Craftsman, Mastercraft, Gray, Heyco, and Lister.

90% of my tools are older than I am as my grandfather gave them to me.  I can tell you, they sure don't make them like they used to!


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[babola]

I've seen them using Craftsman, Powerbuilt, Mastercraft, Stanley and Fuller here in New Zealand.

[DazMechanical]

I have a range of different brands in my tool box, Snap-On, Sidchrome, Stanley, Kincrome, ABW.

[kmanct3]

Bike mechanic, not car. But I use predominantly Craftsman. I know lately they've picked up a bad wrap, but for what I do they've been great, I'm very pleased. Though I realize they're no where near snap-on matco and the like. Bought an old set of matco pliers for the sake of seeing the quality, and it shows

I just don't use my tools hard enough to necessitate the step up.

Craftsman Professional series are actually nice tools, I have a few

[kmanct3]

Facom.

I don't see Facom around here anymore, SK Tools used to carry them and if not mistaken so did Sears at one time.

[kmanct3]

Though I'm not a tech, I have a good collection of tools.  I have Snap-On, old Craftsman, Mastercraft, Gray, Heyco, and Lister.

90% of my tools are older than I am as my grandfather gave them to me.  I can tell you, they sure don't make them like they used to! Tell me about it ! My dads snap-on tools from the Fifties are night and day over todays


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[derekmac]

Though I'm not a tech, I have a good collection of tools.  I have Snap-On, old Craftsman, Mastercraft, Gray, Heyco, and Lister.

90% of my tools are older than I am as my grandfather gave them to me.  I can tell you, they sure don't make them like they used to!


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Tell me about it ! My dads snap-on tools from the Fifties are night and day over todays

Yeah, you're paying for the name now, not the quality.  Most of the aircraft techs at work won't buy Snap-On because they say they are no better than the Mastercraft Pro line, and the Mastercraft are a 1/3 the price, have a lifetime warranty, and can be exchanged at any Canadian Tire, which we have a ton of.