You can make huge cost savings by self-servicing your car instead of paying for a mechanic to carry out your car repairs. This is easier said than done though, which is why DIY Car Service Parts offers how-to-replace guides for all car-service parts.

All you need now are the right car repair tools to get started on your self-servicing journey. With these 10 all-important pieces of equipment, fluids and car parts stocked in your garage, you’ll be ready for any car repair.

Once you have all your car repair tools, you might find our blog post on how to service your car useful.

10 Essential Car Repair Tools

1) Wrench Set

You’ll need different wrenches for each car repair. Rather than building up an odd collection of loose wrenches and having to check whether you have the right one for each operation, investing in a complete adjustable wrench set will cover all of your car repair wrench needs.

2) Screwdriver Set

Much like wrenches, different car repairs need different screwdrivers. Make sure you’re prepared to replace any car part by investing in a complete set of screwdrivers.

3) Protective Gloves

DIY car services and repairs will expose you to engine oil, intense temperatures, fuel and electric currents. Therefore, sufficient protection is vital. Start with a supply of protective gloves so that you can work safely.

You’ll be best off wearing latex gloves for some projects and fabric gloves for others. Latex gloves are disposable and best for small tasks such as topping up your engine oil. However, latex is not strong enough for jobs that require heavier manual work. Fabric gloves offer a higher level of protection.

DIY Car Service Parts stocks a huge range of gloves, spanning all the way from 100-packs of safe-touch gloves to cut-resistant gloves, anti-slip gloves and electrical safety gloves.

4) Protective Eyewear

On the same note, protecting your eyes is an important part of protective wear. Explore DIY Car Service Parts’ range of gas welding goggles and safety glasses.

5) Car Conditioners and Cleaners

You’ll want to keep your car free of dirt and rust, so handy cleaners are essential tools for upkeep.

DIY Car Service Parts stocks a range of cleaning essentials, including rechargeable pressure washers, colour restorers, chrome polishes, air intake/carburettor cleaners and car shampoos, conditioners and finishing waxes.

6) Jack Stands

You’ll need to access many of the car parts that you repair and replace from underneath your vehicle. You’ll need a solid pair of jack stands with safety pins to access these parts.

The size that you need depends on your make and model. DIY Car Service Parts stocks jack stands to support weights up to 2,000kg, 3,000kg, 6,000kg and 10,000kg.

7) Car Lubricants

Your car is full of metallic parts that rub against each other. Lubricants form a protective layer on these parts to stop them from causing friction, which leads to damage.

Important car lubricants include antifreeze, engine oil, grease, transmission fluid, steering fluid, brake and clutch fluid, compressor oil and suspension fluid.

DIY Car Service Parts also offers a range of blog posts on how to use car engine oil to keep your car trouble-free.

8) Car Battery Charger

There’s nothing worse than jumping into your car only to find that it won’t start. Battery issues are especially common, and a good-quality car battery charger is usually the most efficient way to solve the problem.

DIY Car Service Parts also have a host of blog posts to help you solve your car battery problems.

9) Jerry Can

Your DIY car repairs might see you draining fuel. As long as this fuel isn’t contaminated, it’s a good idea to save it for later use. DIY Car Service Parts stocks high-quality 5-litre, 10-litre and 20-litre jerry cans.

DIY Car Service Parts also have a range of guides to help you service and maintain your fuel filter.

10) Spare Car Service Parts

When one of your service parts is damaged, you’ll need to replace it ASAP to avoid further damage. You can prepare by stocking up on the service parts that will soon be due for replacement.

Search your number plate in our car lookup tool to see filtered search results of the car parts that are designed for your vehicle.

This tool will allow you to explore our expansive range of spark and glow plugs, cabin/pollen filters, wiper blades, oil filters, engine oils, air filters, fuel filters, timing belt kits, brake pads, bulbs, car batteries, antifreeze, tensioners, idlers and dampers.