Repairers share top picks from their toolboxes
In line with Collision Repair’s 20th Anniversary, the magazine reached out to readers looking to hear their longstanding go-to tools. Check out their picks below!
Snap-On Body Hammer
“The Snap-On body hammer I have left has made me a lot of money, still has the original handle and I use it more today than I did 10 years ago!”
– Anonymous
Cell Phone / Computer
“It contains my whole business plan, calendar and emails. Everything I need in a day!”
– Sebastian Torres, owner of TORCAM CARSTAR, Brantford, Ontario
“Oddly enough, my cell phone is my go-to tool. There are so many programs and management tools now linked to smart phones.”
– Anonymous
“My phone and computer—no tools for this cat! LOL!”
– Kim Roberts, owner of Fix Auto Barrie North. Barrie, Ontario
BETAG Flatliner
“Our BETAG Innovation Flatliner is an unreal piece of equipment that makes repairs easy,”
– Anonymous
ALLDATA Diagnostics
“In an age where following OEM procedures is of the utmost important, no tool is handier than the ALLDATA system.”
– Anonymous
SK Socket Set
“My 30-plus-year-old SK socket sets are definitely my go-to,”
– Kevin Kish, autobody technician at Marton’s Autobody. Kipling, Saskatchewan
Spoon Dollies
“When I was repairing, it was the spoon dolly. Now, as an owner, it’s definitely my cell phone camera.”
– Bill Fonstad, owner of CARSTAR Estevan. Estevan, Saskatchewan
