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Tool Deals (Lidl, Aldi, Factors, etc)

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    #32
    Mr infomaniac
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭Mr infomaniac


    Trolley jack €22.99 and axle stands €12.99 in Lidl today.
    Perfect for some diy car maintence.


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    #33
    nd
    Registered Users Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭nd


    Yep they are very good value. I'd prob. get them myself if I hadn't the items already.


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    #34
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    WikiHow wrote: »
    Halfords tools are glorified fisher price toys, pay a little more and get professional tools.

    Nonsense. Mine have taken a fair bit of abuse over the years and the only problem I've had was with the box/case breaking.


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    #35
    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭5500


    Sale on draper tools from micksgarage at the moment, quoting up to 65% off and valid untill the 31st March

    http://www.micksgarage.com/preSearch.aspx?Keyword=draper


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    #36
    rovoagho
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭rovoagho


    I used to avoid Draper stuff but the quality is a lot better these days, particularly the Expert stuff.


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    #37
    Interslice
    Registered Users Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Interslice


    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-600mm-2-inch-Breaker-Drive/dp/B000O619PA

    Got this a few years ago and has survived some serious abuse. Free delivery when you spend over 30 euro on super saver stuff.

    I find amazon good value for tools of you look out for free super saver delivery stuff.


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    #38
    roadsmart
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 625 ✭✭✭roadsmart


    Interslice wrote: »
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-600mm-2-inch-Breaker-Drive/dp/B000O619PA

    Got this a few years ago and has survived some serious abuse. Free delivery when you spend over 30 euro on super saver stuff.

    I find amazon good value for tools of you look out for free super saver delivery stuff.

    Wow, got this including delivery to parcel motel for €12.35! Nice one interslice, much obliged.


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    #39
    Interslice
    Registered Users Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Interslice


    On the subject of breaker bars. I have this one aswell. A more refined tool :P.
    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Teng-Tools-24in-Wheel-Brace-Wrench-Breaker-Bar-1-2in-Drive-power-bar-1201A-/360572322476

    It deosn't flex(much) has a handle and there is alot less play in the knucle. It's lightweight too, I use it instead of a wheel brace.
    Mad money online. Got it for 34 in tripart galway. Great value for the teng stuff. You'll pay more online.

    Got this there for a fiver.
    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/TENG-TOOLS-10mm-Ratchet-Combination-Spanner-Spanners-600510R-/350800613683


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    #40
    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    5500 wrote: »
    Thanks for that, I plan on picking up a set the weekend :) If you right click and copy the link and paste into the browser it doesn't redirect.

    I need to do the brakes on herselfs car too and have been meaning to pick up a windback tool for ages. I took this one off ebay on Sunday , http://www.ebay.ie/itm/360643337387?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

    Sent to parcel motel and had it delivered this evening, worked out at just under €25 for the set all in. I can only compare it to a friends draper set that's fairly similar and the quality seems comparable, for the little use it should see from me it should hopefully last!

    This is a very good set ordered it for £22 + Parcel Motel off Amazon a year ago used a few times - alot more refined then a G clamp :)


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    #41
    dr.fuzzenstein
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,635 ✭✭✭✭dr.fuzzenstein


    eringobragh wrote: »
    This is a very good set ordered it for £22 + Parcel Motel off Amazon a year ago used a few times - alot more refined then a G clamp :)

    Just do what I do, jam a pliers into the piston and use elbow grease! :D :eek:


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    #42
    roadsmart
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 625 ✭✭✭roadsmart


    dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »
    Just do what I do, jam a pliers into the piston and use elbow grease! :D :eek:

    Nothing wrong with a long-nose vice grips! I'd say most older cars would have the telltale ridge marks on the back of a calliper:D


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    #43
    Interslice
    Registered Users Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Interslice


    On back brakes normally the pistons have to be twisted as you wind them in. That's where the rewind tools are real handy,


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    #44
    dr.fuzzenstein
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,635 ✭✭✭✭dr.fuzzenstein


    Interslice wrote: »
    On back brakes normally the pistons have to be twisted as you wind them in. That's where the rewind tools are real handy,

    Of course they are, I'm hoping to own one one day. ;)
    On her MX5, you actually wind them back via a screw accessible from the back of the calliper, so not tool necessary. And MX5 callipers are a rant unto themselves, at least the rear ones. Try rebuild one, you'll know what I mean.
    On most other cars (or at least my CMax) you use the pliers and push and twist at the same time. Brute force and ignorance.
    This is very hard sometimes and you can slip and rip the dust seal or potentially stab yourself with the long nosed pliers, but it is doable.
    Front callipers are a pleasure, none of that twisty turny stuff, least not on my two cars.


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    #45
    Interslice
    Registered Users Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Interslice


    dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »
    Of course they are, I'm hoping to own one one day. ;)
    On her MX5, you actually wind them back via a screw accessible from the back of the calliper, so not tool necessary. And MX5 callipers are a rant unto themselves, at least the rear ones. Try rebuild one, you'll know what I mean.
    On most other cars (or at least my CMax) you use the pliers and push and twist at the same time. Brute force and ignorance.
    This is very hard sometimes and you can slip and rip the dust seal or potentially stab yourself with the long nosed pliers, but it is doable.
    Front callipers are a pleasure, none of that twisty turny stuff, least not on my two cars.

    I have to rebuild my front left caliper because someone put a little nick in the dust seal. Always wondered what was someone at that they managed to do that. Could have something like this :).


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    #46
    nd
    Registered Users Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭nd


    I remember watching this etcg video on winding in rear disc pistons on a honda

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=3kf8C4Qxu-A#t=582


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    #47
    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭5500


    Interslice wrote: »
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-600mm-2-inch-Breaker-Drive/dp/B000O619PA

    Got this a few years ago and has survived some serious abuse. Free delivery when you spend over 30 euro on super saver stuff.

    I find amazon good value for tools of you look out for free super saver delivery stuff.

    Seems good, comparable draper one from micksgarage is 20 on sale at the moment so im going to grab one of the sealey ones


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    #48
    cletus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,872 ✭✭✭cletus


    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0001K9UZK?pc_redir=1397180750&robot_redir=1

    may not be the most needed tool for car diy, but cheaper than I can find in a bricks and mortar shop even with currency conversion. Plus it qualifies for free shipping


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    #49
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,922 ✭✭✭dodzy


    MAJJ wrote: »
    http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_862463_langId_-1_categoryId_290505

    This one for 175 EUR or the one with 170 pieces for 150 EUR. Life time guarantee and if issue returns easier.

    Down to a really attractive price now- €120

    http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_862463_langId_-1_categoryId_290505


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    #50
    jack of all
    Registered Users Posts: 2,361 ✭✭✭jack of all


    Looks like a great set and very good value at that price, hard to beat I'd say.


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    #51
    debabyjesus
    Registered Users Posts: 774 ✭✭✭debabyjesus


    I have that very set. I took out the imperial stuff for a second toolbox that I use abroad. Its stood up very well to regular use. The metric stuff doesn't get used as regular just a bit on the car. Can't fault the stuff.

    The groupscheme voucher brings it down to €108 now, thats just unbeatable value for a good quality set.


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    #52
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,922 ✭✭✭dodzy


    debabyjesus wrote: »
    I have that very set. I took out the imperial stuff for a second toolbox that I use abroad. Its stood up very well to regular use. The metric stuff doesn't get used as regular just a bit on the car. Can't fault the stuff.

    The groupscheme voucher brings it down to €108 now, thats just unbeatable value for a good quality set.

    Yep, its great value. I have an old Kennedy set, love it. Just couldn't justify the 160 price tag before but getting very tempted now !

    Just rang them and apparently you cant use the groupschemes voucher on an already discounted item ?


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    #53
    debabyjesus
    Registered Users Posts: 774 ✭✭✭debabyjesus


    dodzy wrote: »
    Yep, its great value. I have an old Kennedy set, love it. Just couldn't justify the 160 price tag before but getting very tempted now !

    Just rang them and apparently you cant use the groupschemes voucher on an already discounted item ?

    Thats bull. I've often used it on sale items! In fact a rarely buy stuff in there thats not already disccounted. I got that set at half price €150, reduced to €135 with the voucher.


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    #54
    debabyjesus
    Registered Users Posts: 774 ✭✭✭debabyjesus


    I even have the receipt to prove it!


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    #55
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Sometimes (9/10 times in my experience) they allow it, but I don't think they are supposed to.


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    #56
    debabyjesus
    Registered Users Posts: 774 ✭✭✭debabyjesus


    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    Sometimes (9/10 times in my experience) they allow it, but I don't think they are supposed to.

    It says on the voucher that it cannot be used on the bike to work scheme, sat navs or ipods. The t&c on the website aswell say nothing about sale items.

    I've never had any bother with it. Come to think of it, I even bought a garmin that was on sale half price and still used the voucher even though it says no sat navs!

    I've got the trade card aswell and usually scan everthing to see which is cheaper, the card or the voucher. Maybe I just confuse them and they just want me out of there!


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    #57
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Oh, yeah. I'm sure it was in the terms at one point, but I can't see it now. TBF it has been a while since I've had any item refused the discount.


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    #58
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,922 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    Oh, yeah. I'm sure it was in the terms at one point, but I can't see it now. TBF it has been a while since I've had any item refused the discount.

    Damn it. Just reserved one in Blanch:mad:


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    #59
    debabyjesus
    Registered Users Posts: 774 ✭✭✭debabyjesus


    dodzy wrote: »
    Damn it. Just reserved one in Blanch:mad:

    So whats the problem? Just show up with the voucher and pay 108. Unless you paid online?


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    #60
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,922 ✭✭✭dodzy


    I intend to. The post was in relation to my lack of will power on this forum;)


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    #61
    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭5500


    I've a request for a deal :) Can anyone point to a good low entry jack sub €100? I've used a trusty lidl spec one for year's but its just about given up and I need something to get under lower car's either way's. if anyone know's of any bargains let me know thanks!


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