Tools for Car Owners

Floor jacks, torque wrenches, tool sets, jack stands, and creepers

Essential Tools for DIY Car Maintenance: An ASE Master Tech's Honest Guide (2026)

ASE Master Tech Mike Reeves breaks down the exact tools you need for DIY car maintenance — organized in 3 tiers, with truck-specific guidance, brand recommendations, and the tools you should skip or rent.

0 products reviewed · Updated May 19, 2026

7 Best Car Escape Tools of 2026

Mike Reeves reviews the best car escape tools of 2026. Compare spring-loaded punches, hammer-strike tools, and seatbelt cutters -- with the laminated glass truth most reviews skip.

7 products reviewed · Updated Aug 3, 2026

7 Best Jack Stands of 2026

ASE mechanic Mike Reeves reviews the best jack stands of 2026. Compare capacity, locking mechanism, height range, and ASME certification for trucks, SUVs, and sports cars.

7 products reviewed · Updated Jul 26, 2026

7 Best Mechanic Tool Sets of 2026

ASE Master Tech Mike Reeves reviews the 7 best mechanic tool sets of 2026. Complete kits with sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and drivers compared across brands, piece counts, and real shop durability.

7 products reviewed · Updated Jul 26, 2026

7 Best Torque Wrenches of 2026

Mike Reeves reviews the best torque wrenches of 2026 for lug nuts, spark plugs, and inch-pound precision work. Compare click, digital, and beam types by accuracy, drive size, torque range, build quality, and value for automotive work from wheels to engine rebuilds.

7 products reviewed · Updated Aug 7, 2026

7 Best Socket Sets of 2026

ASE mechanic Mike Reeves reviews the best socket sets of 2026. Compare piece count, drive sizes, material, and real-world durability for automotive and home garage work.

7 products reviewed · Updated Aug 4, 2026

8 Best Impact Wrenches of 2026

ASE mechanic Mike Reeves reviews the best impact wrenches of 2026. Compare torque, drive size, weight, and real-world bolt-breaking performance for automotive work.

8 products reviewed · Updated Jul 30, 2026

8 Best Floor Jacks of 2026

ASE mechanic Mike Reeves reviews the best floor jacks of 2026 -- 3-ton, low-profile, aluminum, heavy-duty 4-ton, and jack-and-stands combo kits compared by capacity, lift range, and real-world performance.

8 products reviewed · Updated Aug 11, 2026