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Buy Starter & Second Toolkits

Whether you’re starting to maintain a classic Ford and need a set of tools or wish to equip yourself for a second garage or a project away from home, it’s not so easy to devise a list of tools that cater for every possible job. Typical of many DIY enthusiasts, tools are often accumulated over several years or decades along with an assortment of hand-me-downs. And they rarely get thrown away, unless they break, so most of us are guilty of hoarding and being reluctant to part with a single spanner or screwdriver, just in case they may come in handy.

Make a note of all the tools used over a month or two and

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