4. ToolsMost maintenance can be accomplished with a small selection of the right tools. Tools range in quality from inexpensive junk, which may break at first use, to very expensive and well-made tools which, to the professional, are worth every bit of their high cost. The best tools for most do-it-yourself Volkswagen owners lie somewhere in between. Cheap tools are no bargain. They often do not hold up to even casual use, and they present a greater risk of personal injury. If they fit poorly, they can actually damage the fasteners they are intended to remove, making it that much harder to use a good tool the next time around. Many reputable tool manufacturers offer good quality, moderately priced tools with a lifetime guarantee. A broken tool can be exchanged for a new one, for the life of the tool. These are your best buy. They cost a little more, but they are good quality tools which will do what is expected of them. Sears' Craftsman® line is one such source of good quality, reasonably priced, and guaranteed tools. |
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