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Best Gift Ideas This Christmas!

The holidays are coming up, and you’re probably starting to think about potential gifts for your loved ones. If you have a mechanic in your life, or even just someone who likes to tinker with cars, a new tool would make a thoughtful gift for them. If you want to add to your car lover friend or family member’s toolbox this holiday season, consider picking up one or more of the following.

Socket Set

An essential part of every mechanic’s tool set is a good socket set. This tool makes it easier to loosen nuts and bolts, even if they’re hard to reach or sit at odd angles. But the variety of sizes and shapes of sockets can make it confusing for a non-mechanic to choose the right one to buy.

Capri Tools offers different socket sets for varying budgets and needs. If you’re not sure which to choose, first consider the size. Most car repair work requires a 1/2” socket, a 3/8” socket, or a 1/4” socket. If you can, try and see which sizes your mechanic already has, but otherwise just give it your best guess.

Wrench Sets

A good wrench setis necessary for any car repair, and you can use wrenches for other types of projects around the house as well. Certain types of high quality wrenches offer features that make them better suited to car mechanics, however.

A set of super thin wrenches that can fit between tightly packed engine parts would be a great gift for the professional or hobbyist mechanic in your life. Alternatively, you could choose a set of pro combination wrenches that are open ended on one side and closed on the other. Whichever set you choose from Capri Tools will be high quality and easy to grip.

Ratchet Sets

Another must-have for any mechanic’s tool set is a ratchet. This tool helps a mechanic apply leverage when fastening and unfastening bolts. When you’re shopping for a ratchet set, look for a full set with a variety of sizes. Mechanics need ratchets ranging from 1/4” up to 1” depending on which part of a car they are using it for.

Some ratchets are reversible, making them perfect for both loosening and fastening bolts and screws. Pick a set that is durable and can withstand continual use in tight spaces. It’s likely that your giftee will drop a ratchet or two on the ground at some point while fixing a car, so pick a durable set.

Screwdriver Set

For smaller mechanical projects, repairs to the interior of the car, and body work, good screwdrivers are a must. Depending on the repair, your friend or family member could need a large screwdriver or a tiny one. Purchasing a set with multiple sizes and head shapes gives your giftee flexibility in the garage.

Capri Tools screwdriver sets come in a durable case, making it easy to keep the set consolidated and organized. But if space saving is a concern, there’s also the option of buying one screwdriver with detachable heads instead of a set. If your loved one has a smaller garage, this can be a great alternative to a full screwdriver set.

Mechanic Bundles

If you’re not sure what your friend or family member has in their garage, or if they are just starting to build their toolkit, check out a mechanic bundle. These toolsets offer a variety of tools that come in handy when working on cars.

These bundles are often geared towards a certain type of project. You can pick a set that is made for smaller part repairs or a kit that has most of the tools needed for large engine parts. Common tools in these bundles include open and closed-ended wrenches, screwdrivers, Allen wrenches, and ratchets. If you aren’t sure which kit to buy, find one with a more versatile mix of tools.

Air Blow Gun Set

An air blow gun is a machine that blows compressed air through a nozzle. This tool helps a mechanic blow dust off of parts, and perform light cleaning and drying while making repairs. Choosing a high quality air blow gun will help keep your loved one safe from particles and other hazards associated with high pressure tools.

The Capri Tools Air Blow Gun has an extended nozzle for hard-to-reach places, along with a knob that controls air flow. The set also has different heads for the gun, so your giftee can adjust the air flow depending on their project.

Brake Bleeder

Changing brake pads and brake fluid is a common part of car maintenance. Having a brake bleeder on hand is essential when your brakes need to be bled. Buying your favorite mechanic a vacuum brake bleeder will help them complete brake bleeds more quickly and efficiently. This tool is quiet and works with most car models.

Impact Wrenches

Many modern cars are made in factories in which the bolts and fasteners are applied with power tools. So old fashioned elbow grease might not be enough to loosen them when performing basic car repairs. An impact wrench is a power tool that delivers torque with minimal effort.

This gift will help the recipient save time on car repairs, and it can minimize injuries associated with these types of projects. If the car lover in your life tries to strain to loosen tough bolts, they can pull muscles or worse. Get them an impact wrench to help their repair projects become more efficient.

Gift Cards

If you don’t know what your mechanic friend or family member has in their toolkit or what they might need, pick up a Capri Tools gift card. That way, they can look through the online catalog and pick out whatever they need to round out their toolkit.

Gift cards also make excellent stocking stuffers. Prepaid gift cards are available from $25 -$500, making them great for any budget.

Start Shopping Today

If your loved one spends a lot of time in the garage, then they will likely appreciate one or more of the gifts covered here. At Capri Tools, we offer a variety of high quality tools that are sure to please any car enthusiast. Make sure to order your gift soon so it will get here in plenty of time for the holidays!

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