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Wallmart tools do the trick for me. I'v always had shitty (read old) cars so I keep full set of tools in my trunk at ALL times .... Saved my ass a bunch times.

I allways have:

• Set of Wrenches Imperial and Metric
  
  
• Set of sockets Imperial and metric
  
  
• Several screwdrivers and levers
  
  
• Several Pliers of different sizes
  
  
• Battery Jumping Cables
  
  
• Extra Jack
  
  
• Fuses, bulbs, cable and other electrical mubmo jumbo.
  
  
• always keep emergency supplies too (extra jacket, clean cloths, first aid kit, pills)
  
  The best advice its to start with a basic kit (maybe something like this) http://www.amazon.com/Crescent-170-Piece-Mechanics-Tool-Set/dp/B000LWAX2C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375543247&sr=8-1&keywords=car+tools and buy additional tools as you need them.
  
  It is of TREMENDOUS IMPORTANCE to keep your tools clean and organized.

I bought http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1428321012/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1, and the practice tests from ASE. The study guides from ASE are free. http://www.freeasestudyguides.com is good too.

I’m about to order a new pair of the ones I have now. Bought on amazon, looks like 18 months ago. Lasted longer than the last pair of red backs I had.

Amazon link: Irish Setter Men's Ely 83612 6" Steel Toe Work Boot,Black,10 D US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0072CZJSC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_HV5jXGuVMc3ii

step 1. Purchase this

Step 2. Place in heating system air intake on vehicle

Step 3. his vehicle will be fabulous for the rest of it's life

Zep TKO Hand cleaner is the best I've used so far. Its got grit in it so it scrubs really good. And as others have said, gloves, gloves, gloves, gloves, and gloves. Not only do they keep your hands clean, it keeps your body healthy, you absorb a ton of nasty stuff through your skin. but when you go get your arms dirty, Zep TKO!

I got a Milwaukee impact drill and use it on everything up to drilling. Automotive and diy around the house it's the shit. Any big stuff I still have my 1/2 in impact but for 90% of auto work it's more then enough.

Heres a link as a exapmle:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001F7BIL2/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1375752175&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY190

You realize Amazon has good parts too?

I can get Akebono brake pads and ACDelco rotors for my car on there as cheaply as Autozone charges me for the aftermarket stuff. Prime eligible of course.

I just picked up an ACDelco Fuel Tank Canister Solenoid ($47 instead of $97) and Purge Solenoid ($21 instead of $26) CHEAPER than what everyone wanted for aftermarket and it was here in 2 days.

Here's a Prime Eligable OEM caliper for my car too, it's nuts. https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-21998527-Original-Equipment-Assembly/dp/B00EFBBW3O/ref=sr_1_9?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1501154834&sr=1-9

Edit: I just compared all of those items to Rock Auto, and they are the same or cheaper at Amazon after shipping But Amazon does have that pesky sales tax tilting the purge solenoid into Rock Autos column by $2 cheaper.