Here is our list of Top Automotive Tools and Equipment that would make your Auto Repair easier. 

 

Stanley J5C09 1000 Peak Amp Jump Starter with Built in Compressor

This portable jump starter has made into our Top Automotive Gift Ideas List. It can save you so much headache and pain when you have a dead battery or a flat tire. We picked the Stanley because it is one of the few car jump starter boxes that is packed with a 1000 Peak Amps which means it will jump start not only small cars but SUVs and trucks too. It has great user reviews. On top of that, it also has a built it air compressor to inflate a flat tire. It includes a DC and USB charging port plus an LED light. This is a must have a gift that would make anyone happy. A jump starter should be on top of your list.

Yaheetech 399pcs Tool Set Case Mechanics Kit Box Organize Castors Toolbox Trolley

 

The mechanic toolbox makes the list as it is a must for any car lover. It is portable and easy to move around, yet it has all the tools that a mechanic will need to complete a car repair job. It has wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, driver, pressure gauge, metric and imperial SAE sockets, magnetic bit holder, extension bar and a lot more; you can read the complete list of items here.   These tools are made from carbon steel so they should last a long time. The tools are organized in nice trays. While these are not Snap-op tools (which would be ten times more expensive if they were), they are definitively worth the price. For this reason, this toolbox makes it to our Top Automotive Gift List. We like that it is portable has almost all the tools you will need to complete a job and comes at a great price.

 

BlueDriver – Bluetooth Professional OBDII Scan Tool for iPhone®, iPad®, Android

The BlueDriver Bluetooth OBD 2 adapter had to be on our list. Simply it is a very cool gadget to have. It will transform a smartphone, a tablet or even a PC into a car troubleshooting diagnostic scanner tool. We choose the BlueDriver instead of the other Bluetooth OBD II scanners as this is compatible with iPhone iPad and Android devices where some of the others models aren’t compatible with both Android and Apple devices. What car enthusiast wouldn’t like to have a professional diagnostic scan tool at the tip of their fingertips. The BlueDriver also comes with a FREE BlueDriver App, which is a big plus; it allows you to get vehicle specific repair reports. Plug the BlueDriver Bluetooth adapter into the OBD II port of you car located under the dash on driver’s side and you will be able to get engine trouble codes, erase codes, if necessary, save the data, stream engine plus sensor data live right on your smartphone.

 

Bluetooth Transmitter with Hands-Free Calling, Music Streaming,

For Android, iPhone, Smartphones, and Tablets GOgrove FlexSMART X2

The GOgroove FlexSMART X2 Bluetooth adapter may look like a strange device at first glance, but once you understand what this little gadget is, you will want to buy one for everyone in your family. We love the Bluetooth adapter for two simple reasons: #1: You can add Bluetooth to your car and make hands-free phone calls. #2 it lets you stream music from your smartphone to your car speakers.  Setting up the Bluetooth adapter is easy.  Pair your phone with the adapter. To put the GOgroove FLEXSMART X2 into pairing mode, press & hold the blue call button for a couple of seconds. Tune in the radio to the same frequency as the number shown in the LCD. To find the best station you can just hold down the twisting knob for a few seconds and it automatically finds a clear station for you.  That’s all there is to it.  When making voice calls through the Bluetooth adapter the voice quality is great, and there is hardly any noise. It has a USB charging port that allows you to charge any electronic device. In our opinion, it is one of the best FM transmitters in the market. 

 

Car Diagnostic Scan Tool. Engine, ABS, SRS, Airbag, Transmission Code Scanner and Reset

The Launch Tech CRP123 ABS, SRS, Transmission and Engine Scanner is another great gift idea for the automotive lover who isn’t afraid to do their troubleshooting and repairs. This OBD 2 scanner allows the Do-It-Yourselfer to troubleshoot their cars by reading the fault codes for the ABS, SRS, transmission and engine systems. It is one of few scanners that works with the majority of car makes. It works with Domestic, Asian and European cars. It allows you to read and clear codes from the Anti-Lock Brakes system, engine, transmission and the airbag system. You can freeze frame data and check the emission readiness status. It sells for under $200, but it’s definitively worth it since you will save many trips to your mechanic. If your father, husband, wife, son, daughter enjoys working on cars then they most likely already have an OBD 2 scanner. If they don’t then forget all the other gift ideas on this list and buy them an OBD 2 scanner. This scanner is very popular in the automotive world be careful not to buy from unauthorized sellers as there are a lot of fake, knock off versions of this scanner. Use the Amazon link below to purchase from the Launch Tech who is the manufacture of this unit.

Meguiar’s G55032 Complete Car Care Kit

This complete car care kit should be in your list if you need a gift for someone who washes their car every weekend. The kit has several products such as the car wash shampoo, conditioner foam, gold class wax, interior detailer, scratch remover, microfiber and more. It includes everything you will need to make the car shine. Meguiar’s is one of the best brands for automotive care products so you won’t look like you bought a cheap gift. 😉 It has excellent reviews on Amazon as well which is not surprising. Great gift idea for the automotive enthusiast who likes to pamper, condition and protect their treasures.

Powerzone 380044 3 Ton Aluminum and Steel Garage Jack

Using the jack that comes with the car is a pain in the neck. That jack is only for emergencies not for use on that weekend car project.  If you work on cars on a regular basis, then you must have an aluminum garage jack. One advantage of getting a better jack is that it is safer to work under the car. We like the Powersone garage jack because it is aluminum that makes it light and easy to carry. It has a 3 Ton capacity that works for any car. It has a lift range that goes up to 18.25 inches which are great and works for SUVs and vans too. If you are very concerned about the safety of your loved one, then you may also get a pair of jack stands such as the Torin T430002 to go with this garage jack. This heavy duty garage jack is work considering as a gift.