1. Screwdriver
   Hammer
2. Wrench
   Socket Set

Hammers are an essential part of any garage. You never know when you need to hit something. Of course, there are different types including the claw hammer that is used for extracting nails.

1. Allen key
   Phillips screwdriver
2. Drill
   Torque wrench

Invented by Conrad Bahr in 1918, the torque wrench applies a precise torque to the bolt you are tightening. This means it cannot be overtightened and is easily loosened when need be.

1. Flat head screwdriver
   Crankshaft turning socket
2. Stud removal tool
   Breaker Bar

Used on crankshafts, it allows for the rotation of the crankshaft when the damper has been removed. It works with a normal ratchet.

1. Stud removal tool
   Monkey wrench
2. Pliers
   Tap and die set

This tool allows for the creation of screw threads. This is a useful thing to have in your garage, particularly if you work on car engines.

1. Torque wrench
   Socket set
2. Screw driver
   Valve height micrometer

Used in conjunction with a Valve Checking Spring Kit, this micrometer helps determine the height of the valves in the engine.

1. Car jack
   Creeper
2. Pulley, hoist and lift
   Vise

Engines are heavy and a pulley, hoist and lift make it possible to not only remove them but replace them back into the chassis with minimal fuss. It will certainly save your back!

1. Feeler gauges
   Duct tape
2. Monkey wrench
   Crankshaft socket

While working on an engine, the crankshaft will need to be turned and adjusted many times. This socket does this without any fear of damaging the crankshaft itself.

1. Engine lubricant
   Petroleum
2. Hand cleaner
   Distilled water

An important part of keeping any engine running properly, a well-stocked garage will always have a few cans of engine lubricant nearby.

1. Volt meter
   Cylinder head gasket
2. Jumper pack/charger combo
   Spark plugs

Flat batteries are a reality. A jumper pack will get it started the first time and the charger will ensure that you get a charge back into it so you won't need to jump it again.

1. Electric impact wrench
   Long nose pliers
2. Side calipers
   Vise

A vise is a critical piece of equipment in your garage. It allows you to grip things tightly and securely while you work on them. For instance, you might want to put a piece of metal you are cutting with a hacksaw into a vise.

1. Wrench
   Socket
2. Phillips screwdriver
   Torx bits

Wrenches of all sizes are a critical part of any garage and are essential to tighten and loosen nuts. An adjustable wrench where you can set the size is known as a monkey spanner.

1. Torque wrench
   Vehicle specialty tools
2. Car manual
   Computer code reader

All modern cars have computers that run pretty much everything in the vehicle. When something goes wrong with this computer, having one of these gadgets can not only help identify the problem easier, but can also fix it in many cases.

1. Cordless screwdriver
   Ohm meter
2. Valve checking spring kit
   Drill bit set

This tool is particularly useful when working on the valves of an engine. It helps to determine the right height for both the spring and the valve in their chambers.

1. Hammer
   Wire cutter
2. Stud removal tool
   Pliers

Hard-to-remove bolts that cannot be turned off the thread can be a problem in a garage environment. Luckily, in times like this, a stud removal tool is just what you need to get the nut off the bolt or even remove the stud itself from where it is anchored.

1. Pliers
   Screwdriver
2. Allen keys
   Drill bits

Allen keys come in an array of sizes and are made to fit small hexagonal-shaped heads. Allen keys are sometimes called hex keys.

1. Drill
   Electric screwdriver
2. Ohm meter
   Car computer reader

Ohm meters are a necessity, especially for any auto electrical work that you might need to carry out in your garage, as they can help to measure electrical resistance.

1. Breaker bar
   Valve lash tool
2. Stud mount valvespring compression tool -
   Vehicle specialty tools

Many car manufacturers have specialty tools for their car models. These might be needed in a garage environment when working on these specific cars.

1. Drill bit
   Nuts and bolts
2. Socket set
   Torque wrench

A socket set serves much the same purpose as a wrench, but here, you place the socket over the nut and use a socket wrench to tighten or loosen. The advantage here is that it can be used to work on hard-to-reach nuts thanks to extender bars.

1. Monkey wrench
   Phillips screwdriver
2. Valve lash tool
   Dampener puller

Sometimes called a valve lash wrench, this is used when adjusting the valves on an engine. Sometimes this tool also comes with a built-in torque wrench.

1. Pliers
   Rod bolt stretch gauge
2. Feeler gauge
   Ohm meter

Bolts within an engine are crucial. You don't want them coming loose now, do you? This tool helps to stretch a bolt to the tolerance level as instructed by the manufacturer. This torquing process means that the bolt won't come loose during engine operation.

1. Crosscut saw
   Crankshaft socket
2. Phillips screwdriver
   Dampener puller

To remove the timing cover of the engine, the dampener must be removed first. This is always an extremely tight fit and needs a specific tool to remove.

1. Flashlight
   Cordless screwdriver
2. Drill bits
   Socket set

A flashlight is crucial in a garage environment and sheds some light in any area you may be working on. One that straps to your head is best, as it leaves your hands free.

1. Calipers
   Wire cutter
2. Utility knife
   Cleaning brushes

This tool is used to measure the distance between two opposing sides of a particular object. They have any number of uses when working on a car engine.

1. Side cutters
   Pliers
2. Cleaning brushes
   Wrench

A good set of cleaning brushes can be used throughout your workshop on a number of different things, including keeping an engine spic and span.

1. Electrical tape
   Duct tape
2. Thread sealant
   Engine lubricant

Thread sealant can be used instead of thread tape and pipe dopes. This sealant is specifically formulated for metal and makes sure any threads are sealed, safe and secure.

1. Storage drawers
   Car jack
2. Creeper
   Part washing containers

Engine parts, particularly on old engine rebuilds, need to be cleaned. The best way to do this is by simply soaking them and then cleaning them in a part washing container.

1. Cordless drill
   Torque bar
2. Oil filter wrench
   Flat head screwdriver

Many oil filters are turned into place by hand and then tightened using an oil filter wrench. These also help remove older filters that might have become stuck in place due to the heat of the engine over time.

1. Torx bit
   Allen key
2. Electric impact wrench
   Electric screwdriver

Also known as an air gun, this uses compressed air to spin and is the quickest way to attach or remove nuts.

1. Flexible sockets
   Auto stethoscope
2. Crescent wrench
   Zip ties

Is there an auto doctor in the house? These stethoscopes included a long point probe, perfect for placing at points throughout the engine to listen for problematic sounds.

1. Crosscut saw
   Nut splitter
2. Torque wrench
   Hacksaw

A nut splitter is a great way to loosen nuts, screws or bolts that have become tricky to turn or loosen. It the nut still won't loosen, the splitter can be tightened until the nut breaks in half. Then you simply need to replace it.

1. Zip ties
   Elastic bands
2. Thread tape
   Duct tape

Zip ties are a great way to keep pipes, wires and leads together. For example, keep the high-tension leads between the spark plugs and distributor cap neat and tidy by using zip ties to bind them together.

1. Nut and bolt
   Drill bit
2. Allen key
   Torx bits

Similar to an Allen key, a torx bit will fit a specially shaped head on a range of bolts. They are easily identified by their six-point star shape.

1. Wrench
   Screwdriver
2. Pliers
   Hammer

Pliers are one of the first tools in any toolbox and can be used in a number of situations. You may even have a range of different pliers including a long-nosed one.

1. Nails
   Screwdriver
2. Nuts and bolts
   Hammer

A good screwdriver set is never out of place in a garage. Make sure you have a range of different kinds from regular, to Philips to Robertson just to name a few.

1. Thread tape
   Electrical tape
2. Electrical cord
   Duct tape

Adhesive tape or duct tape as we know it, was first invented in 1942. It is a must have around the garage and can be used in many situations. What would we do without it?

1. Torque screwdriver
   Wrench
2. Breaker bar
   Socket set

This long bar is non-racheting and used to turn very stubborn nuts as the length allows more torque to be generated through an extended leverage.

1. Pliers
   Side calipers
2. Utility knife
   Nails

A utility knife is very sharp but can be used in many garage situations to cut a variety of things. This should be one of the first tools in your toolbox.

1. Side calipers
   Crosscut saw
2. Pliers
   Drill bit

These saws are used when you want to cut a piece of wood across the grain.

1. Creeper
   Car jack
2. Engine stand
   Car lift

Engines are heavy. When removed from a vehicle, they need somewhere to stand without the chance of falling and getting damaged. An engine stand will do the job perfectly.

1. Duct tape
   Feeler gauges
2. Flat head screwdriver
   Hammer

Feeler gauges are to measure gap widths, most notably in spark plugs. For example, too large a gap width means the spark plug will not fire properly.

1. Drill
   Part washing tray
2. Oil pan
   Creeper

A simple flat board with wheels that lets you scoot anywhere you need to while checking under a vehicle. This is particularly useful if you do not have a vehicle lift.

1. Ohm meter
   Drip pan
2. Pliers
   Auto stethoscope

Drip pans help keep the floor of your workshop clean. Engines are filled with various fluids and when taking them apart, these will drip onto the floor. A drip pan helps you to keep control of the mess.

1. Creeper
   Socket set
2. Tire iron
   Floor jack

- A hydraulic floor jack is the perfect way to quickly raise a car from one side.

1. Nuts and bolts
   Nails
2. Socket extensions
   Drill bits

A socket extension allows you to reach in difficult areas within the engine to loosen bolts or nuts. It also provides leverage so you can turn bolts that may be stuck.

1. Computer error reader
   Circuit tester
2. Car manual
   Toolbox

A circuit test will see if a certain electrical system is forming a closed circuit and therefore working correctly.

1. Auto stethoscope
   Jack
2. Car lift
   Oil filter wrench

Car lifts help raise the car off the ground and allow mechanics to check underneath the engine with ease.