I stopped going on the tool trucks over 10 years ago. I can buy all the tools I need online for a fraction of the price.

Excellent rant! Shame on American companies selling out to cheap labor. They've given away our self-sufficiency.

Had the Craftsman Rally box back in 90. Still have it today. This is back when US General was actually a store that sold brands like Channel Lock and Klein.

Classic vintage Justin is back ;great vid thank you.

Never follow trends just use what works for you.

Justin, I am glad you have mentioned Quinn in a previous video and also doyole I am a maintenance manager at a flying J truck stop and I started out as a drive train tech in a Nissan & Kia dealership until 32 years old. The dealership went through a large buyout and at least 12 of us just in the Kia parts and service were not hired back, what I am getting to is I have had to go from mac & snap-on to doyole and Quinn and Mastercraft at menards, because a truck stop people see something it's gone, especially snap-on even my menards stuff has been getting stolen lately but Quinn and doyole very affordable and they are everyday quality hand tools. HAND TOOLS cordless tools are still you get what you pay for still looking for affordable and long lasting

You got that right I'm retired all tools I have won't be able to get hardly anything for.cause out dated nobody will ever use them, don't want to pay that much blah blah blah . Advice just get what you need to do the job .if you borrow it more than 2 times in a month buy it.

When those Monster tools and boxes came out, they were nice. I bought the gear wrench ratcheting wrenches when the 1st came out. I still have them, they work well.

Add lowes to the options. They've been stocking a lot of hand tools geared for mechanics

I have a mixture of Harbor Freight tools (Icon/Hercules/Pittsburgh/Doyle), Husky, Kobalt, Rigid, Craftsman, Gearwrench, and my most expensive socket, Snap-On's cheap brand Blue Point😂 You won't catch me with fomo. I only like buying tools that I actually need

Shiiii, im a 3/8 and 1/2 pnuematic impact chaser, always stepping up to the strongest air impact...its my weakness and IMO thats the matco impacts but mannnnn you are so correct about keeping up with the jones and tool ocd with colors and brands

Craftsman has moved production to Taiwan and quality has gotten significantly since SB&D bought them.

I have a massive mix of tool brands, I do prefer snap on,sk,wright, wrenchs, sockets wright and snap on, for me, can't complain about the vessel screwdrivers either

I’m still a gearwrench freak, I was at one point trying to get all Mac and it got expensive and my tool distributor never had what I wanted half the time.

Do some more research, stanley b&d Craftsman makes most of the tools in Taiwan, china, france, and the USA. Unfortunately, the texas Craftsman plant failed, so no more usa made sockets and wrenches. Gear wrench has cheapened the line and moved almost all to china 😅, typical for the apex tool group. Also, manufacturers aren't changing fasteners as quickly as you say. They almost all moved to the universal ISO standard the US/world has made. Before around the 2000s, they had multiple standars, most notably usa iso, Japanese iso and german iso. But overall, your message is great, 100% agree, new techs should not me spending all their paychecks on expensive tools or i want items. First and foremost, training, better skills, and quality work. Luckily, you can buy cheap quality tools from everywhere now, including china. Only countries that suck are india and vietnam. The best budget ones are Japan, taiwan. I exclusively use snapon and proto at work, but you dont need that, and anyone that tell ya you can't survive without them is lying.

Love the honesty Bud Started back in 1998 Here in the UK you petty much had to buy from the tool trucks Back then Today there’s so much choice The high end tools ARE nice But it’s not the be all and end all

😂😂😂 it’s funny how the truck wouldn’t change anything but yet we wanna be in there every week

I like the trucks. And that's why i rarely go to them, lol you have to know what you want before you go and set a limit. In concrete. Always glad to see you, brother.. keep on keeping it real.

That 10mm socket though 😦😧🙄😞❤🤬

If your referring to comment I made I am working out of a Snapon KRL1001 I believe with a used side locker and used hutch I have been working out of it for 26 of my 29 years. Only paid 2500 for bottom box 300 for hutch and 450 for locker all used Would love a nice new 84 epic with two side lockers and hutch but I make do with what I Have. Screw spending 35k or more for a box I gonna buy a husky cabinet to store all cased tools I have to clear space. Its less than 500 will serve purpose . I do want to retire one day been doing it 29 year and only 50. So I have years to go. Good vid Justin

Iv watched this video a couple times now, and it's still fascinating. The tool addiction is real with us guys, and the new colors on the same old tools, and WE NEED THE WHOLE SET! good shit bro, keep up the good work

I did a video on the BS line that people say "Well, the Snap On is an investment that won't go down in value" - that's the worst way to think about it. There are very-few differences in truck tools that are worth it. Buy a second of tools you're likely to break and you're still well-ahead. Stuff some of the money you would have spent on the Snap On into an IRA and get the tool from Taiwan. The Snap On tools won't keep you warm at night when it's time to put the tools down. The IRA will. It'll feed you too. Even $50 or $100 a month starting at a young age adds up to a lot of money when it's time to retire.

This is some real shit here bro. I couldn't have said any of it better myself. keeping up with the Joneses

Most of my tools are still duralast and Napa. I'm going the long route I buy the cheapest option break it warranty. Step up 5 or 10 dollars. Most brands are 80% of the tool for less than 20% of the price. Sometimes that last little bit is worth it. Everyone has their own route so it's; ni modo foo

Justin Dow... Craftsman is made in China, Taiwan and the USA. Also Craftsman is owned by Stanley Black & Decker who also owns Mac Tools. You haven't lived until you go on the tool trucks and see all of that candy, I mean chrome. LOL When do you have enough tools you ask, when you have ALL of them.. 😂😂

If you can afford Snap On & MAC there’s nothing wrong with owning higher quality stuff. I get so sick of the KZfaq haters man. Run what you brung. But don’t hate if you can’t afford the better stuff. Great content and things to marinate on Justin. I also love Snap On screwdrivers (old school hard handle) but you gotta try VISSEL! Also have you tried KOKEN Japan tools? I own quite a few.

I've never been on a tool truck and plan to keep it that way.

Vessel and new Milwaukee screwdrivers also are very good if not better than the Snap On ones

Looking to upgrade my pitsburg sockets and wrenches after 9 years. Looking at tekton sockets, gear wrench or icon ratchets.

Really good video Justin, like the fact that you went over some tool brands and different levels of tool brand placements 👍

I really prefer beam style torque wrenches

Man bro u hittin it hard with the vids! Keep it up!

Just my opinion I started doing autobody work 30 years ago starting off with craftsman, but the sockets would crack so I got a set of sk and they worked pretty good other then wearing down but every time I used snap on they just fitted better I still have my heritage edition I got 20 years ago I recently picked up the 54’ master series but tools is my life so of course I want the best so quality is what matters to me I’ve seen 4,000 rachets made from Japan (nepros) bet u ain’t seen a 4,000 snap on rachet are hazet German tool company from my experience is top quality almost last forever

Hi Justin, Did you check out sun belt rentals for a technician position? The work is hourly and they treat you well. The work is steady and not that hard to do. You would do well there.

16 years wrenching and I hardly buy tools anymore because I already bought everything I need to do about anything I’ll be asked to do. Most of my tools are off the trucks and they are kept in a Matco 6s toolbox. Last weekend, I brought tools home to replace my window regulator but I didn’t foresee that I would need slip joint pliers like my Knipex Cobra pliers. So I went to Harbor Freight to buy their Knipex knockoff pliers. They worked - with some difficulty (clearance issues in a tight door panel) - but that showed why the high end tools are superior for professionals and worth the money. The Knipex design is slimmer and would have been much easier in my door panel to grip what I needed to grip. I am a tool whore and I take care of my things and very rarely lose a tool so I have little concern about buying tool truck tools because they have withstood the test of time and make my work quicker and easier to help me keep food on the table, a roof over my head and some fun for the family.

I always worked at busy independent shops all my life. Only had 2 hourly job once I went flat rate I got addicted to the money. Never made less than 120 hours a week. Bought my house at 26 and a 15000 snapon box. Now 42 own my owned my own shop 6 plus years but snapon don't get my money anymore.

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Steve from Sears automotive West Nashville, TN. Almost 15 years there till they closed 2015. Love my Craftsman stuff and most of my harbor freight stuff. I have some snap-on, Cornwell, Matco, n SnK stuff. I don't mind having a mixture of tool brands. I like to collect the best and most affordable out there. Some stuff only snap on and Cornwell had at that time and that's why I got those. Going through some hard times myself like you. Never married but at 51 My knees are going bad from working on cars so I've been working at Walmart the past 7 years. Which is a lot easier on my knees. I still have most my tools n work on my own cars. I did sell my air tools,no compressor at home. Come to Nashville, NTB that was owned by Sears is still here n pays like Sears. Guaranteed lots of work n good money but housing is not cheap but less than Cali. Rent average 1500 to 2000 a month.Be cool to see another u tuber move here like Scotty Kilmore, U.T.G n V.G.G 😃

I don't have tool OCD. That's how you go into debt real quick. I also don't randomly purchase tools that I don't need just because someone else has it. Taiwan tool quality is drastically better than pretty much anything out of China. I only have a few snapon tools because i found them in an old toolbox. Warrantied some snappy pliers online via email. Had a new pair sent to me within a few days. Tool boxes are the biggest scam around. I wouldn't buy a box that I can't even self for 1/2 of the I paid for years down the road. worst investment ever.

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My current box is matco i bought used. Ill never buy another truck brand unless its used and cheap. My next box will very likely be a 72" us general.

5k pretty good bro good job

You forgot Lisle tools!!!

New auto technicians need to get into any other trade but this one.

Almost every tool I own is snap on and the rest is Mac and Matco. I do have a couple icon tools wanted to try them out. But I’m a tool junkie I can’t help it. All tools work at the end of the day.

The night videos hit diff. Btw, these are a heck of a video resume to potential next employer

I have a set of chrome 1/2 inch 12 point craftsman sockets since 1995 I use them every day on an impact and I have only had to warranty the 19mm. They show minimal wear in the teeth. Whoever bashed Craftsman tools in the past as DIY tools for civilians can eat their hat.

I’m a fan of doing research and buying tools once and not having to buy something again because it failed me. Now I do have a lot of ratchets but i justify it because there all slightly different

I’m going on a year of being a lube tech, and honestly I’m kinda a cheapskate lol my icon wrench and sockets work just fine. I’ve only gotten a couple things from Cornwell like air hose and die grinder attachment. Then a couple Milwaukee tools so I can make payments. But I hate payments and that’s why I don’t go on tooltrucks much or less I need something. But are cornwell guy is pretty cool. I got a Launch scan tool after seeing a review and so far it’s been a great beginner scan tool and don’t have to pay a subscription to use it. But yeah, I don’t care about fitting in, if it works it works in my opinion. Personally I don’t like tool trucks simply because you have to ask how much it cost lol I know Snap Ons gonna be expensive screw that lol

People want to feel special. When they really aren’t and we are all in the same boat

Ive been retired for three years only thing i got rid of was most of my air tools.i picked up the ridged brushless 1/2 max torque or whatever its called and the 3/8stubby impact.they work great for my own projects i do.

My work week starts on Friday 😢

Someone made a video i think it was doyle was stronger than snap on, at one point kobalt had the same screwdriver set as matco

❤ love this 1 justin definitely a tool whore right here, I'm shopping alot over at Tractor supply for my gearwrench lately, and loving how Lowes is starting to carry the new sk and capri tools online, my garage is a home for any tool that's a good deal, I'd rather hit a garage sale than a tool truck anyday

Heck yeah lol hahaha

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Sounds like you just got a inheritance.

Usually the slowest and worst techs have the fanciest tools and boxes. Seen them all get divorced, fired, DUI, come and go. It isn't about the tools, it's the tech and the knowledge. Frankly, I could give a shit about the tool truck. Haven't been on one in 20 years at the dealership. Focus on your training and just get a decent job. Leave the tool stuff to the DIYers, aftermarket hacks, etc. I am personally way more excited about buying BTC and ETFs on Robinhood so I can not have to work until I am 75.

what do you think about the yellow pittsburg ball peens? price is awesome. wonder if they hold up

What you think hemi template to extract broken exhaust bolt?

What Snap On tools are for the win?

Theres harbor freight mechanics... then there's SUNEX mechanics.... matco adv... Cornwell BluePower... ALL Sunex. This is autozone mechanics you talkin' about m8. Autozone mechanics are frowned upon where im at. I'm two years in. I've seen 16 people come and go... right now, another guy is about to be let go... make that 17 in about a month. He's an autozone/home depot mechanic. He cannot diag or smoke test or R&R even. We/ve seen guys with ALL the tools, 30k snapon boxes or 27k matco boxes and they didnt make it..... IT'S ABOUT DEVOTION TO THE CAUSE M8! Y'all here talkin' about tools!

Anything on Capri tools?

Tool trends, a question for techs, for a while HF Earthquake battery impact guns were considered to be the Sh*t, but how long do they last, are you still using them?

What was this?

Take your own advice and not get a friggin fap-off scan tool and go with autel or launch for significantly less money. Or better yet and not get a scanner at all and stop keeping up with the joneses

That’s kinda disingenuous, an O ‘Reilly tools is not going to hold up a tool truck brand, let alone an qualityTaiwan. I would never recommend buying tools from an O’riellys.

Craftsman is junk. Plain and simple. I stick with Snap on only. If I cant afford the Snap on tool for the job, I don't do it. There is no alternative to the original. And yes, there is a difference.

i have a set of snappy screwdrivers but vessel is better in my opinioin. grabs better. if i could put the vessel shaft in a snap on comfort grip, that'd be the best frankendriver ever.....ever. i have no jones to keep up with. i buy snap on because i like the results i get from using them. i bought most of my snappy from ebay, pawnshops and local sell sights. if i want something thats not coming up, then ill call my snap on dealer. im not a pro but been wrenching for 30 yrs because i enjoy doing it and snap on and other higher end tools make wrenching a little more enjoyable and relaxing as i do it on the side of my real job.

You make a video like this and then say you want to buy a snapon triton scan tool. All the while working at a tire lube shop.