* Correction * VIM only charges the $10 fee if you bought the tool from someone else. If you buy the tool direct from them then there’s no charge for warranty work. Secondly, they did a cool reaction video to my video. Go check it out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLiJipthmpenlX0.htmlsi=P3bi8-aFt0Zcr6Pp

Pretty impressive deep dive👍🏼 As for warranty, if the tool is purchased from us on our website there is no fee for shipping. You can warranty up to 5 items on the same Submission for the $9.99 shipping fee. Alternatively the original dealer is responsible for warranties and if the purchaser no longer has access to that dealer, all dealers can and most will warranty an item if you’re purchasing something else from them. As for International Marketing & Sales: (IMS) is our private labeling business (making tools for other companies with their own brands on them). We make tools for multiple profesional companies both in the US and internationally across multiple markets (not just automotive) We are the building that was under construction in the street view. Durston/VIM had been family owned for 3 generations before my family took over in 2020. We are still very close with the previous owners and they were a big part in helping us hit the ground running. The Durston family had been making automotive tools for US companies since the 30’s. The first product was the scraper (reason for the name). Ray changed the name to Durston Manufacturing in the 40’s when they were already making tools for the automotive industry which is the reason they bought the VIM name to have their own line. Will be doing a more in depth explanation on our Tool Tuesday on our YT page if anyone is generally interested. To those who have used and enjoyed our products, Thank you for your support!

VIM's extra long spark plug sockets are excellent and a lot less then the top dog's expensive ones. I bought set, no problems here. 👍🏻

So, I had to look up when I bought one of my favorite tools from VIM. Back it 2014, I bought SHI400 stubby 9 peice metric stubby hex set. It is the first kit I go to when removing hex fasteners. All of the bits still look like new, and it was only $27.

I've been selling surplus aerospace tools for over 20 years. VIM makes rivet gun/air hammer sets. Most of the ones I've sold over the years are collar cutters with .401 shanks. Top quality USA made tools that both McDonnell Douglas & Boeing buy from.

You could have just called and asked. I applied at their La Verne, Ca. facility back in 2008. They gave me a quick tour of the tool maker area. 4-5 years later from Ebay I ordered 1/4 square to 1/4 hex sockets. And I noticed it was VIM branded. From those times I would notice their products at Old School hardware stores around the area even at the Pomona classic car swap meet.

I have had the 77-piece stubby bit set for just under 10 years now i think. bought it off the cornwell truck. Great set! i don't use it every single day (i paint cars) but, when i need to get in a tight space or need an odd bit or size this is my go to for sure! comes in super handy especially if you work on cars.

I have some VIM tools and bought them off the tool truck. The oldest socket I have from them is the socket to remove the tire rack off first generation Isuzu Trooper I think I bought it in the 1990's when Joe Isuzu was selling Isuzus. I still have the Isuzu and still use the socket from time to time to remove the tire rack on the back of the truck.

VIM is my best brand I sell on my independent truck. They are rebranding for Matco, cornwell, and a little snap on. There are TONS of skus thru Matco and cornwell. Their warranty and service is impeccable. They will fill in where gearwrench dropped the ball now that they are going full into Amazon and not having the street team branded trucks anymore. If you buy it from an Indy truck that’s a vim dealer they’ll do your warranty for you. Great group of people!

I love VIM tools. I became aware of them a few years ago when a KZfaqr presented some of their tools for a review. Between Harbor Freight, Tekton, Olsa and of course VIM I know I can find the tool at the price and quality point that I'm looking for. Thanks Jeff for the video. I hope to see you do some more product presentation and reviews for VIM in the future.

VIM has great tools and are on most if not all the tool trucks, Matco rebrands a lot of VIM tools! Their mag rail socket organizers are top notch!

Best wrench extender in the industry for sure....That I think everyone should have.....locking dual flex extensions.....torx and torx plus sockets that cant be beat by anyone...even swivel torx sockets...some really innovative tools..

Mac, Matco and even Snap-On out here in northern Wisconsin all have some VIM tools in their catalog.

Both the FlatRateMaster and Charles the Humble Mechanic have been talking about having, using, and loving various VIM tools, bits, sockets, and socket rails for close to a decade

A while back I got a few things from VIM and was very impressed. I decided to setup a new box for my home shop so I would not have to drag stuff back and forth from work and decided to go mostly all VIM. I have it delivered to my work and when the rest of the guys see the stuff, they are all very impressed.

Thanks for the history of VIM. I've never heard of them but I do love the shade of green they've chosen! The new studio looks like it's coming together, and it looks fantastic. Try to stay warm! 😊😊😊❤❤❤

Its the building that was under construction. Theyre located around the corner from my job. They create and design, its a full distribution building. That building was finished last year

I have 2 older German Cars to work on. One is a Volkswagen that are notorious for limited access and the use of XZN (Triple Square) fasteners. VIM has several products that are more compact and work in tight spots. They also have more unique specialty tools. They are like an alternative to Lisle Tools in that respect.

Vim also rebrands tools for all four major tool trucks, Matco and Mac being their large customers. They sell through mobile tool network as well.

Vim does tool Tuesday videos and their episode 60 has the building and a walk around showing the exterior, it looks like the one under construction but that is probably from 2020 when they moved there.

I have an old set of USA made VIM 6 point SAE combination ignition wrenches from the late 90s early 2000s with an NSN # that i got while in the Army.

I have had VIM tools since at least the early 2000s. When I first started using them they were known for their specialty sockets and bits. As far as warranty I called a few days ago for a product I purchased direct and they are sending me a replacement.

They have Quality Tools and a Lot of Cool Unique Tools like Double flex Mini ratchet wrenches and lots of other Tools for hard to reach locations

I think that $10 on the warranty is just to ward off the freeloaders that buy a tool at a yard sale and go take it back, like they did to Craftsman for years. They'll look at that once and say they aren't a victim. What I would say is test the system. See how easy it is to warranty it through the seller? Then in the event of a problem/warranty claim that the seller can't handle or it was purchased directly online, make the call to them directly and see what happens? As society has changed over the years people no longer have a problem with taking advantage of retailers that actually stand for something. So a good company will protect itself and their financial viability of how they stand behind their product. Which is they do but they're not fools. 💯💯💯

I have a VIM wrench extender and one of their bit sets. Seems to be pretty good. Wrench extender is heavy, has a nice handle and works very well.

Loved and used VIM tools for a few years now, it was their half cut stuff that has saved my butt on multiple occasions. I really enjoy your videos and that you do your due diligence but some of your concerns and questions could have been answered by watching a few of their tool Tuesday videos. Oh and i really like that they actually answer your questions you ask their Instagram instead of getting a corporate robo reply

I am a auto body tech bought my first vim tool on a Mac truck tool about 20 years ago for some German cars still use them today never had to warranty them in my opinion there very good tools

Bought the 26 piece hex master set off the snap on truck over 10 years ago. Don't even think about getting any other brand when it comes to Allen sockets. I hammer the larger 1/2" 14mm and 17mm with snap on air and the latest high torque impacts from Milwaukee and Dewalt. The fact that I haven't broken one is amazing. Don't worry about warranty. If you ever break one, I would like to know how.

I hear their tools are great. From my understanding they’re big on making their tools super durable. I’m yet to buy any vim tools but I’m definitely interested in a few of their products

I bought Vim tools from the Matco truck back in 2015. I needed some triple squares. The Matco guy said he's been selling this Vim brand and so far everyone likes these tools. Still have them and never let me down

Never heard of VIM Tools. Thank you for sharing your this information. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia 😊

I just picked up a Vim HBR5 1/4" mini ratchet off eBay for $20. Great little tool that I bought for a specific job, changing the transmission pan on a Ram truck.

Ive been using VIM tools since the 90s.... Professionally.... I can definatly attest to their quality! When I was buying them in the 90s they were mostly specialty tools.... But they have expanded and are very innovative.... and they have always retained the quality that sold me on the tools from the start. They are a great company that I use and will continue to use. Ive never had to use their warranty because ive never broken one.... they are just built that well.

I'm liking these almost daily videos, ton of information to be had, thanks toolbear

I'm not sure of most places that sell them, but the Cornwell guy that comes to our shop carries some of the more specialty tools that not all the big names make.

LOVE THIS - thank you!! Honestly was wondering the same so I love the deep dive on this company. From the videos I've seen of them at shows and their offices, they seem far more like a "bro tools" company than serious players in the industry.

I have one stubby ratchet from them and it has been great I am looking at the telescoping wrench extender.

Great quality tools! Have their DD3 and it’s buttery smooth. Will be getting more.

i think Vim tools manufacturers some tools for Snap on's blue point line. I have a blue point bit ratchet that has 1/4 hex on one end and 1/4 square on the other.

Forty years ago I was employed by a company in Australia who were import agents for the Vim Tool line. The invoicing company was Durston Manufacturing Co - LaVerne CA. The Vim line was not very broad, but they were leaders in Torx & Tamper Torx etc bits & sets, specialty distributor wrenches, air hammer sets etc. Their patented #VC1 Carbon Scraper was private labeled for every tool brand, both major & minor back in the day. I believe most of their business was actually private label. They were also a major source for socket rails back in that time, but I'm unsure as to whether they were manufacturing the rails & clips themselves. From my experience they were certainly a legit company all those years ago.

I have owned a few of VIM tools, there amazing. Waiting for a few new tools that I saw videos of to come out from them

VIM is definitely a serious player in automotive generally for specialty stuff. Love my VIM stuff and have been great to deal with customer service.

Vim makes tools that are equal to and in some cases exceed Snap on tools. They actually make some tools for some big name manufacturers they are not allowed to name.

I have many of there tools and I have yet to have a problem with any of them. I get mine from my tool trucks and they can warranty for me if needed. highly recommend

VIM makes the ICON Locking Flex Head Ratchet and Bit Set for HF that we all know and love as the VIM RFB400K (ratchet only).

Have you a video showing the differences between the three cross-head screwdrivers? I was wondering if I need to buy three kits or if someone sells JIS, Phillips, and Pozidriv screwdrivers in one kit?

Hello again, Jeff and Mrs. Bear 🐻 Thank you for another Great Video 👍

2005 I bought a vw, needed a triple square. Found a set from VIM great price. Bought them. Still own vws still use the set of triple square. Great product

Vim says you can use their chromes on impacts. That’s quality sockets

I’ve owned and used VIM tools for several years. They are actually very good tools that stand up well under every day use. I wouldn’t hesitate at all about buying them. As far as the charge for shipping a warranty claim that’s simple to understand. They want you to go through the dealer so you can develop your tool relationship needs with the seller and not directly with the company. When you are a company that sells products wholesale to distributors and retailers the last thing those businesses want is to have to compete with the manufacturer.

I believe the icon mini ratchet set is produced by vim tools but I may be mistaken. I can say I've used the hell out of that little kit.

IMO: VIM mag rails are the best in the industry for socket organization. They are a little bit pricey but damn they are good.

I had a broken swivel deep socket by proto, Stanley the owner of proto had me ship them the socket. But swivel deep sockets were no longer in the inventory. Note this was a standard peanut spark plug socket.

Thanks, Jeff, for all of your research. You've become a tremendous asset for the tool community.

Vim is like Astro, easco(are they even still around), they sell them on tool trucks and parts stores. Usually the stores that are not big chains or specialty spots.

their tool are great, I use the half cut bit all the time, as a full time tech I need warranty repair right now. that is a draw back for me.

REALLY LIKE THE COWBOY HAT! LOOKS AWESOME HOSS. THANKS FOR THE INFO. GOD BLESS.

on their web site it has a US section and it shows very little US made any more items almost all tools including bits are Taiwan made and they do a lot of private label for the tool trucks. They have been doing automotive specials as long as i remember starting in the seventies for me but I know much earlier by seeing old tools from them.The 10.00 deal is hard for a 5 or 6 dollar item and my tool trucks all went out of business and is were I bought a lot but they are gone moot point.

I had heard of VIM tools for a very long time, like 50 years, and own several of them. Very fine tools. No point in anybody denigrating them. Continuity may or may not be important. What matters is what the owners do with the company. As Louis says here, if you buy their product online, from them, there is no shipping on warrantee. And most everything I do buy is online. I was using the web in late 1995. That’s about when it hit the public. It was difficult for the first few years.

VIM is the greatest programmer’s development tool no matter what emacs people think

Hey my man. VIM just did a reaction video to yours clarifying a lot of things. Pretty good!

From the shows that they've attended the tools that they're putting out and the information the guys at the shows have are second to none. These guys are real players and real professionals.

Looks like International Marketing and Sales, Tampa Florida has the same address as VIM and Durston.

The only thing I know about VIM is a few years ago when I couldn’t find the Harbor freight small bit ratchet kit people talked about VIM having the same ratchet and many wondered if it was actually VIM that made that ratchet for Harbor Freight. Who knows on that one. But other than that I don’t know 🤷 much about them.

I like their bits. But i feel their bit driver ratchet has a lot of resistance for a small ratchet. Handles plenty of torque. But usless for me on loose bolts. I do maintenance at a printing press so i use lots of metric hex bits. These fit in places well though.

I really don't care who they are...What I know is they design and make great and tools that save you time. Evrything I bought from them has helped me and obvoiusly they listen to real world technicians feedback and input to improve their line up. There's no competition to the tools they offer.

Love my vim tools wrench leverage extention

Well i have sent them many messages about getting (buying) a replacement stubby hex for over a year, i bought a standard and metric set of stubby hex sockets and the standard had two of the same size and missing one (Cant remember the size, tools at work), they have never contacted me about buying the one size im missing. never got a reply, customer service sucks.

As for the original owner of the company, that name was not Passed down the 3 generations that ran the business for 80 years so unfortunately we do not know.

I hope the Bear isn’t new to VIM? I known of VIM since the late 90s. There tools are great!

Their magnetic socket rails (mag rails) are some of the best socket organizers out there. They are a bit pricey.

Stalker........ Lol 😂 i have a lot of VIM tools and have been quite happy with them. I thought I got some of them nearly 10 years ago

I use their tools have had a great experience with them. They are better than icon but not Snap-On in my opinion. As for the warranty 10 dollar may be steep but in today's world it basically just covers shipping and let's face it 99 percent of the time, we were using a tool wrong when it broke so it's a small price to pay for it.

Koon trucking has a video called “New tools from Vim,…” where the owners son talks about the history of the company at about 14:30 in the video. It’s a long video showing some new tools they were launching.

Vim has been around for a very looong time. Mostly specialty tools. Have plenty of their tools.

Vim tools are great tools. Really don't need the warranty they use s2 steel for their tools .never had a problem with their tools. They also make a lot of off the wall tools.

Please. Bring back the bear.

Im getting VIM brand bits for my impact screwdriver. They are only 20$ and my MAC Tools impact screwdriver only came with one bit from the yard sale. But the thing was only 1$!!!!!

$10 to warrantee something is a deal breaker.

Their tools are at the tool truck level, i have a few of their bit sets, specialty sockets and wobble extensions. Great tools! I have only warrantied two of my bits and just sent a message on instagram, got an rma number shipped it out and they sent me two bits back... didnt have to pay the 10 bucks they state on the website.

I recently bought some stuff from them, ordered one of their paper catalogs and it doesn’t have prices in it very strange sent them an email and no response

Where did you end up on bringing the bear back? I remember you were having computer problems, and maybe something about licensing on a newer version of the software. If the computer can be booted, have you thought about a "disk2vhd" image and load it into virtual box? I did this on an old XP machine that ran an obsolete broadcast video router, all I had to do was install the Vbox drivers and it was up and running. Alternate assumes the hard drive is still good but computer is dead. Connect the drive on a usb dock, boot Clonezilla and clone the drive. Build Vbox machine, boot from Clonezilla disk image, and restore the clone to the Vbox machine. Running it in Vbox or some other VM might give you a huge boost in performance, more RAM, faster CPU, faster graphics card, etc.

Today I discovered that a body hammer bit that I have had for 30 years or more is made by Vim. Before today I had never heard of Vim then I see this.

I have a set of VIM wrenches and have been satisfied with them so far. Not all that worried about the $10 warranty thing. If it's that big of a deal at some point, I'll just replace a failed tool with another brand.

To me VIM is a Text Editor on Linux.

I want to get their long ratcheting wrench

My Cornwell dealer carries some VIM tools, they don't stand out to me in any way.

I would like to see you research and review Wilde tools. They have many american built tools. Maybe you already have and I missed it.

Great triple square sets

This guy reminds me of Texas Paul except he is a lot smarter and a lot more fun to listen too.

Remember you used to dress up in a bear uniform 😅😅😅

I have tons of VIM Tools My opinion there very high quality just like Sunex Tools and i have gotten mine from my snap on and matco as well as mac Reps as well as On a few online stores bever had any issues with them 15:10 @The Den Of Tools

I bought a set of triple square sockets from a recommendation by Charles the Humble Mechanic.

What is their website..

OEM Tools are Also Green Like VIM Tools

VIM has some quirky stuff that I may only take out once in awhile, but it saves my butt! They also have a lot of hard line that is USA made

Current Bing map shows an empty lot at this location as of 2023, so perhaps they are building a new facility.

Dude they been around at least a few years but koon trucking is the first one I seen repping them

jeff all the trucks carry vim snap on, matco, mac all of them

I like VIM tools, got to play with a few. Well built. But i do NOT like their Snap-On level prices. For example. DFXL100 6 PC. DEEP SPLINE RATCHETING FLEX HEAD XL WRENCH SET is $331.00.vs. GEARWRENCH - 6 Pc 90T Double Flex Gearbox set for $162.00. SLIGHT differences but essentially the same tool, or even ICON Extra Long Professional Double Box Flex Ratcheting Wrench Set, 5-Piece for $179. All have lifetime warranties, all easy to get replaced if needed.