Every car owner should have a socket set in their garage. We believe every car owner should have access to a set of sockets, even if you don’t often work on your own car. Our vehicles are full of nuts ...

Spark plug sockets can be just as essential in your emergency road kit as a standard socket set, as you never know when you might need to swap out or clean a plug on the fly. It's important to know ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With so many socket set brands out there, finding the right one for your needs can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. Previously, ...

Tijo is an engineer, mechanic, and an avid content creator with over 5 years of experience as an automotive journalist. His media and publishing journey began with CarHP and CarIndigo, and soon ...

If you have aspirations of becoming a DIY mechanic, you’re going to need the proper tools. So, where do you start? Amazon is a solid place, as the mega retailer is offering 40% off an extensive socket ...

Most impact socket sets don’t fail because they can’t handle torque.

Torx and E-Torx fasteners have become increasingly common in modern vehicles, appliances, and equipment, especially where manufacturers want higher torque capacity and reduced fastener rounding. This ...

Wright Tool offers two 10-piece 12-point 1/4 in. drive socket sets, both with the patented Wright Drive design, intended to provide more torque with less fastener damage. Number 209, the 12-point ...

Using the British Standard, we tested each set's 10mm socket to 1.5 times the required limit - around 85lb/ft. The extension and ratchet were taken to just over 122lb/ft. We looked for a range of ...