Tool Reviews

The best jump starters UK — portable power packs reviewed for cold cranking amps, safety features and reliability when your battery fails.

The best battery chargers UK — smart chargers and maintainers reviewed to keep your car, motorcycle and leisure batteries in peak condition.

The best socket sets UK — metric and imperial sets reviewed for quality, range and value across home mechanics and professional workshop use.

The best screwdriver sets UK — flathead, Phillips and Torx sets reviewed for grip, build quality and value across home DIY and professional trade use.

The best impact wrenches UK — corded and cordless models reviewed for wheel removal, engine work and heavy-duty fastening in the garage.

The best tyre inflators UK — portable air compressors and tyre pumps reviewed for speed, accuracy and ease of use at home and roadside.

We tested 6 air compressors from £105 to £380 across tank sizes and CFM output to find the best air compressor UK garages can rely on for DIY, spraying and air tools.

We tested corded and cordless angle grinders from Bosch, Makita, DeWalt and Einhell to find the best angle grinders UK garages can rely on for cutting, grinding and polishing metal.

We tested cordless drill and driver sets from DEWALT, Makita, RYOBI, Einhell and Clarke to find the best cordless drill and driver sets UK garages and DIYers can rely on.