tool review – Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic

The Home Depot “Prospective” Tool Round Up

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:45:00 +0000

As you all know, I have a deal with The Home Depot. They send me some tools each quarter, I check them out and review the ones that make sense for our community. Last quarter I gave away a bunch of the tools from the Prospective program. This quarter I will be giving away a […]

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Drill & Impact Driver Combo ~ Review

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 16:02:02 +0000

Today we review Milwaukee M18 Drill and Impact Driver Combo. This drill and impact kit comes with the tools, 2 5ah batteries, a charger for m18 and m12, and a carrying case. The impact tool was my most used tool as an automotive mechanic. Both tools have great power and brushless motors. It also doesn’t […]

Dewalt 20v max XR Impact Driver and Drill Combo ~ Review and Demo

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:06:31 +0000

Having a good impact driver is vital when working on cars. Many people don’t see this as a mechanic’s tool, but it was my most used tool at the dealer. Today we are looking at the Dewalt 20v MAX Impact Driver and Drill Combo. The kit includes the impact driver DCF887, a drill DCD796, a charger, […]

SK Tool Review ~ DT120 1/4″ Drive Ratchet

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 06:11:24 +0000

Today we review the SK Tools 1/4″ DT120 ratcheting wrench. This 1/4″ drive ratchet is designed to have a high tooth count for low swing, but also be strong. As a VW technician 1/4″ drive ratchets were one of my main go to tools. This 1/4″ ratchet mechanism can also be dropped into any SK […]

Blue-Point HCP9 Hose Clamp Pliers ~ Review

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Fri, 26 May 2017 10:46:50 +0000

After a long break from tool reviews, I am back in action. These are the Blue-Point HCP9 Heater Hose Clamp Pliers. I have been through many pairs of hose clamp pliers over the years. Most of them are average. These heater hose pliers are the best I have found. I know that spring clamps, or […]

SCANGRIP I-VIEW Headlamp ~ REVIEW

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 10:54:54 +0000

As you guys know, I LOVE flashlights. Headlamps have always been one of those tools I love the idea of. Heck even my dentist uses a headlamp. Today we are going to be checking out the I-View Headlamp from SCANGRIP. There are always a lot of things to consider when reviewing a light. But when […]

Autel MV400 Video Scope Review and Demo~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 09:47:48 +0000

It is Thursday, so that means it is tool review time. I will be reviewing the Autel MV400 Digital Inspection Videoscope, or as I call it, borescope. I have been looking for a good alternative to buying a really expensive borescope from the tool truck guys. I purchased this borescope for 3 main reasons: Inspecting engine […]

Westling Machine Aluminum Socket Tray Review ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:55:47 +0000

Today I will be reviewing the 1/4″ drive socket tray from WestlingMachine.com . I have been looking for a good quality socket holder for years. Sadly most of the socket holders are plastic and do not seem to hold up well. At least with the abuse that I put them though. I use my 1/4″ […]

Coast HP7R Flashlight Review ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 09:49:00 +0000

Hey everyone. Today we are going to be looking at the Coast Products HP7R Rechargeable Flashlight. I am a huge fan of flashlights. There is at least 1 in every room of my house. I also carry one with me every where I go. In this review we will look at some of specs of […]

BlueDriver OBD Scanner ~ Demo and Review Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 09:43:39 +0000

It has been a few weeks since my last tool review. But we are back strong with the BlueDriver OBD Scanner. The folks at Lemur Vehicle Monitors reached out to me and asked if I would check out their OBD scanner. The funny thing is, I had the app on my phone before they emailed me. I […]

RYOBI Phone Works Inspection Camera Review ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:24:33 +0000

Happy Thursday everyone! Today we are looking at the RYOBI Phone Works Inspection Camera. I had really high hopes for this tool. I had been looking for this exact thing for a while. It is what kept me from buying a $400+ inspection camera from Snap-On or Matco. RYOBI has an entire line of tools […]

Coast A8R Rechargeable Penlight Review ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:42:21 +0000

Happy tool review Thursday everyone. Today we are looking at the Coast A8R Rechargeable Penlight. You guys know how nuts I am about flashlights. So when the folks at Coast Products asked me to review some lights for you, I jumped on it. I spent 3 full days with this light as my main flashlight. […]

Coast HL7 Headlamp Review ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 17:53:47 +0000

Happy tool review Thursday everyone! Today we look at the Coast HL7 Focusing Headlamp. A headlamp is something that I always thought was kind of weird. I mean it makes sense that it would be handy, but I never jumped on that trolley. The folks at Coast Products sent me this light to check out. […]

VCDS or Vag-Com Review and Demo ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:32:58 +0000

Happy Thursday everyone! Today we are talking about one of the best investments that you can make if you are working on a Volkswagen or Audi. That is VCDS or Vag Com Diagnostic Software. I refer to it as Vag-Com. I purchased Vag-Com years and years ago. I would say that I use it almost […]

OTC 4722 CV Boot Clamp Installer Review ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:49:34 +0000

It’s Thursday, so it’s time for another tool review. Today we are looking at a different tool to clamp CV boot clamps. This OTC 4722 or “Stinger” is a great addition to the tool box. I picked this up after a recommendation from a coworker. He found a work around for those pain in butt […]

Kobalt 20V Impact Review ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 10:12:44 +0000

Hey everyone. I picked up this impact wrench, which I call a gun, a while ago. This is a pretty nice impact. While I don’t think that it will replace my air gun, it does have some really great features. You can pick this up at your local Lowe’s Hardware, or buy it online. I […]

Power Probe Review and Demo ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:36:57 +0000

A ton of you guys have asked me for a Power Probe review and demo. Well today we take a look at the Power Probe II AND the Power Probe III. I am luck enough to work in a show with some amazing guys. My good buddy Tony let me borrow his Power Probe to […]

Busted Knuckle Garage, Work Bench Mat Review ~ Video

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 10:06:59 +0000

Hey everyone. Today we are talking about the Busted Knuckle Garage Work Bench Mat. As I mention in the video, this was purchased on a whim. This is a cool mat. If you have never seen anything by Busted Knuckle Garage, they do some neat garage decor type stuff. Some of it is snarky and […]

Makita Drill and Impact Combo Review ~ Podcast Episode 21

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:32:32 +0000

Hey everyone! Today is Thursday, so it is tool review day. Today I have the most used tool in my box. The Makita impact driver, and drill combo CT200RW. I have owned 4 of the impacts, and 2 drills. So I am a big fan of this tool. The price point is from $179-$199. One […]

Tool Sorter Pliers Storage Tray Review

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 10:26:26 +0000

Hey everyone. As you may know, Thursday’s have become tool review days. I have to say that I love doing tool reviews. As someone that owns a ton of tools, it is fun to share my experiences with them. Today we are talking about the Tool Sorter Pliers Storage Tray. This is a very timely […]

Tool Review VW Connector Release Tool from Schwaben

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:52:27 +0000

It’s Thursday, so it is time for another tool review. Today I am reviewing the Schwaben Connector release tool for VW and Audi Connectors. I picked this tool up from ECS Tuning for about $15. Initially I was concerned that it would damage the connector. I have used it a bunch of times, and it […]

Video Review M12™ Cordless Lithium-Ion Screwdriver Kit

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 11:06:12 +0000

Today I give my initial thoughts on the Milwaukee M12 Screwdriver kit. This is a great little screw gun. I have been thinking about picking up another small gun like this for a while. I really like this type of tool for removing interior parts. I like the fact that you can adjust the power […]

Get Sorted Socket Organizer Video Review

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:07:33 +0000

Happy Thursday everybody. I have a really cool tool for you guys today. We are looking at the “Get Sorted Socket Organizer” from the great folks at Sky Leap LLC. You may remember that I did a review of their wrench holder. You can check that out here. They also have some other really neat organizers. […]