Tool Reviews

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

The best pressure washers UK — electric and petrol models reviewed for car cleaning, driveways, patios and professional use.

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 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.

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

We tested four socket sets from a budget Bahco 25-piece kit to a trade-grade DEWALT case to find the best socket set UK mechanics can buy in 2026 — full reviews, prices and buying advice.

Getting a car safely off the ground is where a lot of home mechanic jobs either go smoothly or go wrong. The best car...

We tested 6 oil change kits and tools from £1.99 to £139.99 — filter wrenches, drain pans, oil drainers and extractor pumps — to find the best oil change kits and equipment UK garages need.

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 torque wrenches UK — click, digital and beam types reviewed for accuracy, build quality and value for home mechanics and trade use.