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Astro “Glowing” UV Sockets: Game Changer?

Losing Tools Sucks. Astro Tools Thinks UV is the Answer. To be completely honest, I’m not entirely sure when the Astro Pneumatic line of sockets came out, but honestly it doesn’t really matter. If you have not heard of these UV or ultraviolet labeled sockets, you could be missing out on one of the best […]

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Milwaukee Die-Grinder: Best Cordless Tool Yet?

  Is Milwaukee’s Cordless Die-Grinder it’s Best Tool? Milwaukee tools burst on the cordless tools market with… a die-grinder. Wait, that isn’t what happened. Actually Milwaukee burst on the scene with its high-torque M18 cordless impact wrench, but is the highly touted 2767-20 the company’s best cordless tool or is it actually the much lesser […]

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Autel Scan Tools Versus Snap-On: Which Should You Buy?

Autel Versus Snap-On in Automotive Scan Tools When it comes to automotive diagnostic scan tools, both Autel and Snap-On have made names for themselves as high-quality and reliable tools to do everything from testing emissions systems to finding misfires and even diagnosing brake systems on late model vehicles that use more electronics. When it comes […]

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Here are The Best Selling LED Kits on Amazon

Several LED Headlight Bulb Kits are “Best Sellers” on Amazon One of the reasons people used to avoid buying LED headlight bulbs was the high cost compared to traditional Halogen bulbs and the hassle of installing them, but with Amazon selling Sealight by Suncent Auto , Fahren brand name and AutoOne brand plug and play LED headlight […]

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Are Icon Sockets Better Than or Equal to Snap-On?

Snap-On Sockets are Known to be High-Quality; Do Icon Compare? One of the hottest tool companies on the planet is named Icon and it’s tools are sold exclusively at Harbor Freight retailers and online at the company’s website. Since launching, Icon has been going trying to go head-to-head with Snap-On as a professional alternative to […]

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Understanding EVAP Systems so You Can Fix It Yourself

The Least Understood Emissions Component is the EVAP System How many times has your check engine light come on for an EVAP leak or EVAP system failure? Problems with the evaporative emissions system are the most common cause of a check engine light in cars with OBD-II or newer. Usually you just take the car […]

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Snap-On Talon Grip; FlankJaw Pliers: Does Icon Compare?

Snap-On Talon Grip Pliers are Top Quality; Do Icon or Any Others Compare? Needle nose pliers and pliers in general are an oft forgot about essential tool for auto mechanics and like many other hand tools, Snap-On sells some pretty good ones. Like most things Snappy though, they aren’t cheap. High-quality tools are sold at […]

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All-Electric 2024 Chevy Blazer- Worth Buying?

Chevy’s 2024 All-Electric Blazer Late last year, Chevy announced the all-electric 2024 Chevy Blazer and aside from how it looks- I wanted to do some research on it and see how it compares to the competitors. I was actually a huge fan of the old-style Chevy Blazers and even Trailblazers after them. That’s why I […]

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Yesper Portable Jump Packs Versus NoCo, NEXPOW?

Newest Portable Boost Pack, Yesper Selling on Amazon One of my favorite automotive tools to review are portable jump starters because the convenience of buying one can not be over-stated. Whether it’s for use in the auto repair shop, to stick under the back seat or to keep in a backpack to charge your cell […]

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Finally a Snap-On Comparable Screw Driver Set

Snap-On Makes the Best Screw Drivers   One of the best tools made by Snap-On is the company’s hard-handle screw driver sets. In many years of trying, I have had a hard time finding a set of screw drivers that were as good as or better than the ones sold by Snap-On. Heck, I couldn’t […]