Announcing the Winning Companies of TechShop’s Top 5 Tools Award
TechShop once again brings you the winners of our Top 5 Tools award. This award is voted on by the people who use the tools and equipment every day – you, our readers. Throughout the year, you submit to us what tools and pieces of equipment help you do your job more efficiently and productively. At the end of the year, we tally these submissions and award the companies that are mentioned most with our Top 5 Tool award. This is truly an award judged by our readers.
Top 5 Tools: Bob Beatty, On The Road Again
Bob Beatty, owner On The Road Again Mesa, AZ iATN — Even with 33 years’ experience, I can use the wisdom of 75,000 other techs. Reversible Gearwrenches — For places where an air tool won’t fit, they are almost as fast. Craftsman Cotter Pin Removal Tool — Useful for removing hoses and many
Top 5 Tools: Ken Garrott, Bill Muncy’s Service
Ken Garrott Bill Muncy’s Service Ann Arbor, MI Chicago Pneumatic CP714 Air Hammer — Lots of power, good trigger control. Ross-Tech VAG COM — Turns a laptop into a VW/Audi scan tool. Identifix Direct Hit — I can check out the most likely problem first. Snap-on MG725 1/2” Impact Wrench — Removes the tightest bolts.
Top 5 Tools: Roberto Bernardo Jr., Malabon Diesel
Roberto Bernardo Jr., president and general manager Malabon Diesel Manila, Philippines http://malabon-diesel.com/ Bosch KTS570 — Allows us to diagnose multi-vehicle brands. Very good technical support and vehicle information database, especially for European and Japanese vehicles. Solid product. Bosch Diesel Set 3 — This lets us test the common rail pump and pressure rail sensor without
Top 5 Tools: Kwang Lee, Fullerton’s Inc. Goodyear
Kwang Lee, technician Fullerton’s Inc. Goodyear Roswell, GA Power Probe III — This is a great tool for troubleshooting electrical problems with the ability to see the voltage, +power or -ground. Snap-on Tools 1/4 Air Ratchet (FAR25) — Compact and lightweight; delivers a great torque. This is the best 1/4 air ratchet on the market.
Top 5 Tools: James Andrews, Signature Automotive Service Inc.
James Andrews, owner Signature Automotive Service Inc. Colonial Heights, VA Power Probe III — The best electrical diagnostic tool available. MODIS Diagnostic Scanner — Quick and easy to use. Mac Tools’ 3/8 Drive Composite Impact — Lightweight and powerful. Full power reverse and three torque settings to tighten. Streamlight PT2AA — Small and very bright.
Top 5 Tools: Phil Wachter, New Market Tire & Service
Phil Wachter, owner/operator New Market Tire & Service New Market, VA All five Rotary Lifts All-Tech Alignment System (no longer available) My employees Our Snap-on Tools and Boxes My German shepherd watchdog, named Ratchet
Top 5 Tools: Doug Anderson, Kemco Tires Inc.
Doug Anderson, technician Kemco Tires Inc. Algona, IA Snap-on 3/8” Cordless Impact Snap-on 1/4” Flex Head Ratchet Snap-on 3/8” Air Impact Mastercool Infrared Thermometer Mac Tools Mentor Scan Tool
Top 5 Tools: JK Newsome, Firestone Complete Auto Care
JK Newsome Firestone Complete Auto Care 7950 Panama City, FL Power Probe III Matco 1/2” Drive Cordless Matco 1/4” Drive Cordless OTC Genisys Scanner Craftsman 3/8” Flex Head Ratchet
Top 5 Tools: Francisco Sanchez, BZ’s Tire Shop & Road Service
Francisco Sanchez BZ’s Tire Shop & Road Service Seguin, TX Mac Tools Pry Bar — Very easy to tighten down the tire rods and ball joints and remove the CV axles. Snap-on Master Ball and U-Joint Set — Very, very easy to remove and replace ball joints. Ingersoll Rand Impact Wrench — Very easy to