Morning All,
Having had the vast majority of my tools stolen a couple of years ago, I'm planning to restock in order to do some of my own work on the car.
The reasons for this are two-fold.
I used to enjoy working on my cars, and enjoy in a crazy, obssessed way doing a job properly, taking my time and getting it spot on. I spent too much money with independents on my previous car, only to get work that wasn't up to spec. I got fed up complaining and felt sure that given time and tools, I could have done a better job myself.
Secondly, the information on this forum is brilliant and there is generally plenty of really good info on the net generally for BMW's. I'm sure with the excellent guidance, support and DIY articles, that I can do work properly, and save a few quid to boot.
So my question is, having had recommendations from friends and mechanic mates about the Halfords Professional range, and the fact that much of it is on offer at the moment, which would be the best kit to get? I'm liking the Professional stuff as even the case the tools comes in has a lifetime guarantee, let alone the tools.
I've looked at the 150-piece set and am thinking of adding the screwdriver set too. Would this cover the bolt sizes on the M5, or would I be OK to get one of the lesser piece sets, like the 120?
Link for the 150-piece set : Halfords | Halfords Advanced Professional 150 piece Socket/Ratchet Set £115.98 for the pair on offer.
Link for the 120-piece set : Halfords | Halfords Advanced Professional 120 piece Socket Set £105.98 for the pair.
Is it worth saving a tenner, would I be missing sizes I will never need on the E39?
Having had the vast majority of my tools stolen a couple of years ago, I'm planning to restock in order to do some of my own work on the car.
The reasons for this are two-fold.
I used to enjoy working on my cars, and enjoy in a crazy, obssessed way doing a job properly, taking my time and getting it spot on. I spent too much money with independents on my previous car, only to get work that wasn't up to spec. I got fed up complaining and felt sure that given time and tools, I could have done a better job myself.
Secondly, the information on this forum is brilliant and there is generally plenty of really good info on the net generally for BMW's. I'm sure with the excellent guidance, support and DIY articles, that I can do work properly, and save a few quid to boot.
So my question is, having had recommendations from friends and mechanic mates about the Halfords Professional range, and the fact that much of it is on offer at the moment, which would be the best kit to get? I'm liking the Professional stuff as even the case the tools comes in has a lifetime guarantee, let alone the tools.
I've looked at the 150-piece set and am thinking of adding the screwdriver set too. Would this cover the bolt sizes on the M5, or would I be OK to get one of the lesser piece sets, like the 120?
Link for the 150-piece set : Halfords | Halfords Advanced Professional 150 piece Socket/Ratchet Set £115.98 for the pair on offer.
Link for the 120-piece set : Halfords | Halfords Advanced Professional 120 piece Socket Set £105.98 for the pair.
Is it worth saving a tenner, would I be missing sizes I will never need on the E39?