Screwdrivers

backseateducation

backseateducation

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Where do you guys buy screwdrivers for car use from? I can't afford an expensive set, but is there something for less than say £20 that you would recommend? I imagine Halfords or Machine Mart, but I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.:)
 
If u dont want to spend a lot but need a good range of drivers i find you cannot beat a good ratchet type with a box set of bits..
The stanley fatmax ones are in your price range and come with torx ,pozy and flat head bits..if you want cheaper then b&q's own range are cheap and last well but you'll have trouble getting all the sizes you need.
 
The Halfords Professional ones take some beating to be honest, had a set knocking about for years.

If you just want one or two drivers, Wera (of which I usually buy) or CK, but you won't get many for the money.
 
backseateducation said:
Thank you!
I thought this one looked ok, lifetime warranty apparently
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-Sc...093?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item540134c7c5
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Fairly comprehensive kit, but look at what's there, do you really need all that and will you really have used for what makes up a large part of it?
As suggested, ebay is a good place to look, and Halfords do sell some quality tools for not a lot of money. You can't go far wrong with Draper, also suggested earlier. Take your time Matt, don't go buying stuff you don't need just because it's all in a fancy box.
 
Pid_16V said:
Fairly comprehensive kit, but look at what's there, do you really need all that and will you really have used for what makes up a large part of it?
As suggested, ebay is a good place to look, and Halfords do sell some quality tools for not a lot of money. You can't go far wrong with Draper, also suggested earlier. Take your time Matt, don't go buying stuff you don't need just because it's all in a fancy box.
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Thanks mate. I just didnt want to buy something that only had half a dozen items and then feel i was no better off. Mind you at present i have precisely nothing so anything a bonus :)
 
Very comprehensive set here from Stanley for 15 quid....mine are Stanley and they've lasted years:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-screwdriver-set-51pcs/67520

No-name set from Machine Mart looks ok but no idea who makes it, nice chunky handles though and a bit at the end to wang a spanner on....
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/9-piece-screwdriver-set

Halford Advanced stuff is very good...
6pc for a tenner...
http://www.halfords.com/motoring-tr...rds-advanced-professional-6pc-screwdriver-set
or £15 including stubbies....
http://www.halfords.com/motoring-tr...advanced-professional-8-piece-screwdriver-set
 
Thank you Steve. That Stanley set is very comprehensive - what always confuses me is what sizes I will need!
Off to the scrapyard in a bit so will go screwfix and toolstation as they are both local to it.
 
I swear by Halfords pro range. Wait till they're on sale promotion and buy a socket set with all the driver attachments for £100. Well worth it in the long run.
 
Saw a pack of Torx head long Allen key shaped tools in TK Max Hereford yesterday, double ended and about 4" long, should have got them but picked up a a Kamasa 33pc precision tool kit for £7.99 & a Kamasa 39 piece Socket set for £9.99, so happy with those.
 
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