Care for tools

Having our own tools, save us time and money when we need to perform any work on vehicles, but our tools are an investment and if we don't protect these investments, they can fail in their ability to perform the required work on our vehicles.

Tools require proper storage, if tools are not stored properly, they can cause a lot of frustration when you are trying to find a socket or spanner for a particular size nut. Modern tool kits come with sizes for both imperial and metric, so the capacity is doubled and can be quite confusing to sort if the use of proper storage is not adhered.

Cleanliness of tools is also critical in extending the life of these investments, when using tools they become soiled with grease, oil, fuel, and dirt - all of which if left unattended can lead to premature failure and corrosion issues with tools. When a tool has been used and is no longer required, before putting it in storage it is a good idea to use a bio-friendly greaser / water mixture, using a soft microfiber cloth, the tools should be cleaned, left to dry and then a slight coating of WD-40 placed on this, the WD-40 further displaces any water and therefore acts as a corrosion inhibitor.