At least 91% of American households have cars, some of them owning more than two vehicles. Many of these Americans love their cars, and we can’t really blame them because purchasing a vehicle can be quite expensive. It can also be quite hard to maintain and repair if there are any significant breakdowns. Thankfully we have many tools today that can help us maintain and repair our cars. They are safe to use and great for anyone out there looking for a way to keep their cars in tip-top shape. Here are some tools that can help you maintain your car.
Car Apps
There are many gearheads out there that love their old car. We don’t blame you. When you’re sporting a 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429 Jet, you’ll love it for the rest of your life. Its sleek exterior, the beautiful hum of its engine, and the way it looks make you want to keep it forever. However, this can be tough, especially with how rare old car parts are becoming nowadays.
Depending on your car’s model and age, it can be quite picky for repair and maintenance. For example, Subaru cars tend to be rare nowadays, and looking for a place to fix them can be quite a hassle. However, it’s much worse when you own a particular model. For instance, if you own a rare Subaru Impreza UK300, one of the rarest cars in the world (only 300 ever produced), you’re going to have a tough time repairing and maintaining it yourself. Thankfully, you can use apps if you’re looking for a place nearby to repair and maintain your old Subaru. Particular apps can also help give you directions and locate people selling old car parts. They can also even help you sell your car. This is the best digital tool you can ever have for any vehicle you might have that needs some maintenance.
Car Jacks
If you want to do your own repairs in the comfort of your own home, you’re going to need a car jack. Car jacks help you lift your car to get right under it without breaking your back.
During full-body repairs, you’re going to spend a lot of time lying down on the ground and getting dirty. It can be hazardous for you to be under your car for long periods. It can lead to potential suffocation when there is no one to help you out. This is where car jacks come in handy. Car jacks are a primary tool for every car-owner, and almost every car you purchase comes with it because you’re supposed to bring it everywhere with you. They are great for emergency repairs as well. However, sometimes the car jack that may have come alongside your car might not be enough. Heavy-duty pick-up trucks such as the robust and monstrous Chevrolet Silverado 2500 can be quite heavy and requires you to get yourself a heavy-duty jack.
Heavy-duty jacks use a pulley system to help you carry your heavy vehicle so you can maintain your vehicle safely from any angle. They can also carry cars higher than average carjacks. However, you can’t really bring them around because of their size. But they are great for your garage!
Portable Air Compressor
Air compressors are superb when it comes to maintaining your car. It can help you maintain your tires, clean the exterior, and even be used for painting. But these functions are primarily done by heavy-duty air compressors. Since these kinds of air compressors are quite expensive and take up a lot of space, you’re better off having a portable air compressor.
Portable air compressors are mainly used to maintain your tires when you are on the road. However, they have a lot of other uses as well. Depending on the other equipment you might have, you can use compressed air to clean your car. So it still has a variety of uses even if it doesn’t have the same force as a heavy-duty air compressor.
Impact Wrench
The last on this list is an impact wrench. Once you have yourself an impact wrench, you don’t need anything else. It can remove every bolt in your car and help you open it up. This is essential for every car-owner and homeowner because of its versatility. You can always replace the head of impact wrenches to suit the kind of bolt and screws you might find. Because it does the work automatically, you don’t need to do any work at all. Additionally, impact wrenches are portable as well, so you can bring them anywhere you go.
These are some must-have tools that every car owner must-have. These tools can help you maintain and repair your car wherever you go. They are cheap compared to other tools out there and can even be used in your own home!