150 piece auto mechanic tool set £14.99 @ Homebase

Still can't see why people are comparing this to Poundland tools. These are cheaper and the quality is low. But perfectly adequate for those jobs where you need to find the odd tool. Ok for me, I've got hundreds of small tools gathered over the years, and I have even broken the ratchet on a Halfords lifetime guaranteed socket set! It is the only thing not covered, and yes, it was within the first few uses. The selector is cast, and I dropped it, the selector snapped off!! Was I Peed off? Damn right I was. If it had been a cheapy then I would not have been surprised.

Pop into Poundland and buy £15 pounds worth of tools and a neat box to keep them in. Report back if you can match this deal.

Realistically no one with a brain cell would expect to remove a car engine using these tools, but then, if you have that expertise you wouldn't buy them in the first place.

I can see a family without the build up of tools that comes with age having excellent use from this set. Putting a garden swing together, domestic appliance repairs, garden machinery maintenance, flat-pack furniture, bunk beds etc etc. Pay for itself in no time and will always be there.

Off to replace 3 sockets now, 13mm, 15mm and 17mm. Cost? Well over £15.

Worth it alone just for the case

Those tools look like the typical cheap crap that breaks on its first usage, but the case might be ok for £15. It's not exactly huge though:

"Dimensions of case in cm: (H)39.8, (W)26.4, (D)26.6."

Dunno why people whinge about the price vs quality. THEY ARE 10p PER ITEM. As pointed out already, the flipping box is worth the price, even if you throw the tools away and use it to store your flower arranging kit.

Bought one for my 11 year old son for his bike, scooter etc. He now leaves my tools alone.
Bought it last time it was on offer in argos.

I got the same sort of thing from b n q couple years back. I'm an engineer and the occasion use of sockets is pretty good quality in my experience none broken. Not snap on but well worth it!

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Nice for the money.

Argos (same company) usually have parallel items but they no longer have it hotukdeals.com/dea…347 Old reviews reviews.argos.co.uk/149…asc (edited)

halecrater

I just picked up last two in Clacton. Women was a bit miffed as she … I just picked up last two in Clacton. Women was a bit miffed as she thought I'd reserved two by mistake as she wanted one lol. Seem a good price. One for the van and one for a present! Result...Read lessRead more

halecrater

I just picked up last two in Clacton. Women was a bit miffed as she … I just picked up last two in Clacton. Women was a bit miffed as she thought I'd reserved two by mistake as she wanted one lol. Seem a good price. One for the van and one for a present! Result...Read lessRead more

Cool, even two posts. Are you twins?;)

This might be a better storage option, assuming you don't need to the cheap and nasty tools:

£49.99

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If you mean the tools, I'd look at this set, for £14.99. It doesn't have all the same tools, but the ratchet at least is good quality, I've been using one for years with no problems.

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This set is also good for £20:

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I voted hot, but I think the free 26 piece one from AutoExpress £1 subscriptions are about the same quality.

Youngsyr

This might be a better storage option, assuming you don't need to the … This might be a better storage option, assuming you don't need to the cheap and nasty tools:£49.99http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_811705_langId_-1_categoryId_255214Read lessRead more

have one of these
good bit of kit

kenwebb1953

Dunno why people whinge about the price vs quality. THEY ARE 10p PER … Dunno why people whinge about the price vs quality. THEY ARE 10p PER ITEM. As pointed out already, the flipping box is worth the price, even if you throw the tools away and use it to store your flower arranging kit.Read lessRead more

Because I suspect some of them aren't fit for purpose. What's the point of a 10p ratchet spanner that breaks the first time you use it?

150 Piece Auto Mechanics Tool Set

150 piece set
21 = 1/4" Drive sockets 5/32",3/16",7/32",1/4",9/32",5/16",11/32",3/8",7/16"4/4.5/5/5.5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12mm
10 = 3/8" Drive sockets 1/2",9/16",5/8",11/16",3/4"13/14/15/17/19mm
1 = 3/8" Drive 5/8"(16mm) spark plug socket
1 = 3/8 Drive 3"(70mm) Extension bar
1 = 3/8 Drive(F) to 1/4" drive(M) adaptor
1 = 3/8 Drive ratchet socket driver
1 = 150mm Wire stripper
1 = Insulation tape
27 = Terminals
4 = Car fuse,10A,15A,20A,30A
21 =Â 120mm Cable ties
1 = Anti-freeze tester
1 = Auto tester 6-24v
22 = 25mm Screwdriver bits with holder
5 = Combination wrench 8/10/12/14/15mm
1 = Tire Gauge
1 = Wire brush
1 = 160mm Long nose pliers
1 =Magnetic bit driver
1 = 200mm crimping tool
1 = Thickness gauge
1 = 8oz Rubber Mallet
1 = Snap off knife 9mm
6 = Knife blades
1 = 1m/3ft Tape measure
16 = Hex key wrenchesMetric: 1.5/2.0/2.5/3/4/5/5.5/6mmSae:1/16",5/64",3/32",1/8",5/32",3/16",7/32",1/4"
1 = Tool chest 355x230x220mm

Fujioka

… https://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=582151Nice for the money. Argos (same company) usually have parallel items but they no longer have it http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/challenge-xtreme-150-piece-auto-mechanic-tool-set-15-99-argos-998347 Old reviews http://reviews.argos.co.uk/1493-en_gb/7016224/reviews.htm?sort=submissionTime&dir=ascRead lessRead more

Fujioka

150 Piece Auto Mechanics Tool Set150 piece set21 = 1/4" Drive sockets … 150 Piece Auto Mechanics Tool Set150 piece set21 = 1/4" Drive sockets 5/32",3/16",7/32",1/4",9/32",5/16",11/32",3/8",7/16"4/4.5/5/5.5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12mm10 = 3/8" Drive sockets 1/2",9/16",5/8",11/16",3/4"13/14/15/17/19mm1 = 3/8" Drive 5/8"(16mm) spark plug socket1 = 3/8 Drive 3"(70mm) Extension bar1 = 3/8 Drive(F) to 1/4" drive(M) adaptor1 = 3/8 Drive ratchet socket driver1 = 150mm Wire stripper1 = Insulation tape27 = Terminals4 = Car fuse,10A,15A,20A,30A21 =Â 120mm Cable ties1 = Anti-freeze tester1 = Auto tester 6-24v22 = 25mm Screwdriver bits with holder5 = Combination wrench 8/10/12/14/15mm1 = Tire Gauge1 = Wire brush1 = 160mm Long nose pliers1 =Magnetic bit driver1 = 200mm crimping tool1 = Thickness gauge1 = 8oz Rubber Mallet1 = Snap off knife 9mm6 = Knife blades1 = 1m/3ft Tape measure16 = Hex key wrenchesMetric: 1.5/2.0/2.5/3/4/5/5.5/6mmSae:1/16",5/64",3/32",1/8",5/32",3/16",7/32",1/4"1 = Tool chest 355x230x220mmRead lessRead more

Whilst I agree, the first image in the link does indicate the spanners do seem to be sized 10/11/12/14/15 mm

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In the second image they appear to be 8/10/12/14/15mm

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Perhaps it's lucky dip what is included?

I agree, I can't see any rubber mallet though.

This is not suitable for working on a car, best case you will break one of the tools. Worst case you will damage your car or yourself!

Save your money and buy something like the Halfords pro range; these will last you a lifetime and do the job properly! The only thing I would use low quality tools like this are for building flat pack furniture etc. ...and yes, I have experienced both types of tools repairing cars, and have the scars to prove it's not worth it!!

Some people are so ungrateful, all they can do is criticize

banerama

Homebase website seems to be playing up. Reserve and collect option … Homebase website seems to be playing up. Reserve and collect option button is missing from page. There are 7 available at my local store, but not able to click on reserve button. Is it just me?Read lessRead more

Had same problem - its not there in IE, but was with Firefox... try a different browser.

kenwebb1953

... and I have even broken the ratchet on a Halfords lifetime guaranteed … ... and I have even broken the ratchet on a Halfords lifetime guaranteed socket set! It is the only thing not covered, and yes, it was within the first few uses. The selector is cast, and I dropped it, the selector snapped off!! ...Read lessRead more

Halfords do a repair kit for their ratchets - about 7 quid 4 years ago when I broke mine. As good as new now...

MrRee

..... better to spend £15 on a single decent spanner, and then another … ..... better to spend £15 on a single decent spanner, and then another next week, and so on ....... by the year end you will have a fantastic 52 piece toolset!!!Read lessRead more

... however for those of us who don't want to spend £780 on a toolkit to use once or twice a year for light odd-jobs, £15 is just the ticket.

I need to take my engine apart so this came just at the right time, Lmao

I'm sure I've seen a lot worse for a lot more, you'd struggle to find any more for any less, for a 'three course lunch box' and some shiny bits of metal you can't go far wrong!

Mine fit fine - but,then again,I'm not a numpty with just one brain cell working! Hahaha!

sorry if link doesnt work. posted on Android app. following link should work.
m.homebase.co.uk/mt/…151

Plenty of stock in too!

[url=For anyone not wanting the mobile version of the link]homebase.co.uk/web…lay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=582151[/url]

great deal ordered mine for store pick up cheers OP

Youngsyr

Those tools look like the typical cheap crap that breaks on its first … Those tools look like the typical cheap crap that breaks on its first usage, but the case might be ok for £15. It's not exactly huge though: "Dimensions of case in cm: (H)39.8, (W)26.4, (D)26.6."Read lessRead more

Ditto oO

Anyone got any actual experience of of this gear? I. E. Actually used it it and can comment on how good it it is?

Thanks ordered

thanks for all the heat. picking mine up from my local store in the morning so will be able to comment on the quality then. I'm no expert though! lol!

I know they might not be the highest quality but for the price, I don't think you can complain. There is at least everything you'd need as a basic set there... ordered thanks.

saying my store dont have any and will not let me pick another store

Great deal - thanks heat added

hmmm i like the storage but are the tools just really pound shop quality?

heat added anyway

Fine for minor things around the house, this is not heavy duty..

spilmilk

I got the same sort of thing from b n q couple years back. I'm an … I got the same sort of thing from b n q couple years back. I'm an engineer and the occasion use of sockets is pretty good quality in my experience none broken. Not snap on but well worth it!Read lessRead more

How much did you pay at bnq?

1/4" drive ..... Snap, whoops there goes the drive off the ratchet, ok for use on cycles but not on cars at all!