Makita's bona fides are well established, but that doesn't stop the toolmaker from progressing. These new offerings appeal to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you work on cars, either professionally or as a hobby, you probably understand the need for dependable, high-quality tools. Mechanics rely ...

When it comes to handheld tools, you rarely ever need to buy new ones. If you have a hammer and screwdriver, it's likely they will last you for years. Basically, they need to break until you have to ...

The latest generation of brushless combi drills and impact wrenches offer punchy power output in a compact package. Oliver Mark and James Andrews put high-spec 18V models from two of the ...

Our testing centered around half-inch drive tools, but the ⅜-inch DeWalt Xtreme12V Max turned out to be the little impact driver that could. Built for smaller jobs, the compact tool can get into tight ...

Cordless impact wrenches are valuable to any mechanic, as they offer nut-busting strength, time savings, and portability. Tool technology has grown light years in the past few decades, and ...

Mechanics and gearheads know that if you want to tinker with your car, you need the right tools for the job. If you want to get the most enjoyment (and the least frustration) out of fixing up your car ...

Impact wrenches are essential for heavy-duty fastening or loosening tasks, whether you're a professional mechanic or a DIY enthusiast. Designed to deliver high torque output with minimal effort, these ...

The impact wrench isn’t a must-have automotive tool, but it’s definitely a really-would-like-to-have. Also known as an air gun, a torque gun, or “that loud thing pit crews use to undo wheel nuts real ...

We've moved out of the auto repair Stone Age. The need for classic hand tools is diminishing, and the era of portable, powerful electric tools is here. IR is a well-established name in the world of ...

Historically, impact wrenches were predominantly pneumatic and required investing in an air compressor. But these days, improvements in battery-powered impact wrench technology makes them a viable—and ...