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This year Harbor Freight came in clutch at SEMA 2024. They announced a host of new tools including quite a few Hercules power tools being released in March of 2025.
With an affordable 3D printer, anyone can create custom car parts. From dashboards and custom air intakes to wide-body fenders, the sky's the limit.
If you're an automotive enthusiast, an auto mechanic creeper can save your back. However, high-end battery-powered creepers can cost thousands, so we show you how to turn a $50 creeper into a powered one.
If you’re shopping for automotive gifts for men and have a 50 dollar budget check out items such as LED lights, tool bags, or car safety items you can buy online.
Are you looking for the perfect car guy gifts? From die cast motor kits, RC drift cars to car washing we have the list of some of the best gifts that any guy would love for Christmas.
Looking for the perfect gift for your car guy you can buy on Amazon that doesn’t suck? From magnetic speakers to SIM racing setups this list has it all.
Starting DIY automotive body repairs? Creating curves in sheet metal can be tricky. A Mini English Wheel is ideal for beginners seeking to make perfect curved shapes without investing in a large tool.
If you want to work under your car without ruining your back, a mechanic’s creeper is a must-have. However, not all automotive creepers are made equal. Let’s compare flat creepers to back adjusting creepers.
Which is better, DeWalt or Milwaukee? Pricing is neck and neck so let’s break down some of the most common cordless power tools for DIY auto mechanics to see who’s the best.
If you’re looking for a set of DIY automotive tools to purchase online, then Amazon has a great selection. Check out these Amazon top 10 automotive best seller tools for your next project.
Are you searching for the best magnetic work light for your next automotive project? Many options are available, ranging from handheld sizes to larger models that extend beyond arm's reach. Lets review…
If you want to start automotive or auto body mechanic work, Milwaukee tools are known for being the most durable and reliable. So we've made a list of the best Milwaukee Tools to start with.
Are you looking to start powder coating? If so, there’s mistakes you’ll want to avoid. We’ll uncover all the powder coating pitfalls that will stop you from getting that flawless finish.
Working on a project car that desperately needs auto body repairs? We've compiled a list of tools from auto body hammers to metal brakes and welders that will help you along the way.
Do you want to know if an air jack for a car can really lift a car? Let's compare how a Vevor 3 ton air jack performs against a good old hydraulic jack.
When we bought our first project car, we started powder coating our parts using the Eastwood Powder Coating System as a side hustle.
A shrinker and stretcher can put any type of curve into your next sheet metal project. But how do they work with automotive sheet metal? Let’s review.
If you plan to buy a project car especially one that has rust, Eastwood offers tons of easy to use tools and products that will help you get the job done.
Harbor Freight has their very own lineup of cordless power tools better know as Bauer and Hercules. We compare the specs on the most popular tools. Bauer vs Hercules, who’s better?
It’s always a heated debate. Is Milwaukee better than Ryobi for DIYers? Let’s compare some cordless Milwaukee tools agains Ryobi tools.
So what’s all the hype with cordless right angle die grinders? We go over the top 5 different uses for a right angle die grinders.
Looking for an affordable and reliable cordless tools for DIY automotive repairs? Ryobi is much better than you think.
Bead rolling Is essential when working with automotive sheet metal. We review and go over how to use the Eastwood 8 Inch Bead Roller in this blog.
Should you buy a 5 inch bench vise? If you’re starting to do more DIY work around the house or lots of automotive work in your garage, then a bench vise from Harbor Freight is a great tool to have.
We wanted to try DIY powder coating, but didn’t have a space for an extra oven. That led us to build our own powder coating oven out of an old gas grill.
Are you looking for the perfect gift for your dad who loves automotive? Take a look at these tools for the perfect Christmas, birthday, or surprise gift for your automotive DIY dad, husband, or brother.
We’ve tested a few Vevor Tools and can provide some insights if Vevor is really legit or not.
Does the Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner really work on car parts? We put the ultrasonic cleaner to the test cleaning greasy car parts verses cleaning the parts by hand.
Does a Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner really work on rusty parts? We pit vinegar, CRL, and Krud Kutter against each other inside a 10L Vevor Ultrasonic Parts Cleaner. Let’s find out which solution is the best.
WELDING
YesWelder has a strong online presence. One of their best welders can also plasma cut, so lets compare the differences between all Yes Welders currently available.
Are you looking for the best welder for car? We put together a list of the best welders between Harbor Freight and Eastwood under $800 for beginner automotive welding.
Harbor Freight offers a wide selection of welders from stick, MIG, Flux, and TIG. But how do you pick? Here's a detailed comparison table to help you choose.
Want to learn how to MIG weld with gas? We’ll walk you through step by step on how to get the gas connected and all your MIG settings adjusted for welding thin and thick sheet metal.
If you’ve purchased a welder to do some DIY welding projects, you could turn that $600 dollars investment to $6K by doing these small welding projects.
Eastwood has a large lineup of welders for DIYers, so you can use this Eastwood Welder Comparison Tool to find the best Eastwood Welder for you.
We dive into all the details on what you need and how you can repair your project car auto body panels with gasless flux core welding sheet metal.
We recently started rust repair on our project cars and found one of the best welders for beginners, the Eastwood MP140i. Read more to find out why this is one of the best beginner welders.
PROJECT CARS
Our BMW e30 2 door coupe only cost $1100 bucks. We plan to restore it, so lets find out how much it really costs to bring an e30 back to life.
THE HONDA K SERIES IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR JDM ENGINES OF ALL TIME, but which Honda K series engine reigns supreme?
If you’re passionate about cars and want to make some extra cash, check out side hustles like powder coating, welding, or even parting out cars. Let’s go!!!
The BMW e30 project car has an old school Jetronic that can’t be fine tuned or modified. So we decided to see what other 3rd party ECU management systems are available for the e30 project car.
Is it possible to still find a classic 1970’s Datsun 510 JDM? After spending countless hours searching for 280zx parts we found the holy grail of Datsun cars.
Our BMW e30 build isn’t in good shape. After removing the cylinder head we found that the engine block was cracked in multiple spots. We plan to do an engine swap and break down a few e30 engine swap options.
Our garage is small and our BMW needs an engine swap, so we made an engine puller from a Harbor Freight Truck Crane. We go over how we did the engine swap and how you can do the same too.
Is your BMW going into limp mode? We use the Veepeak bluetooth OBDII checker to scan and help find the root cause to limp mode on our BMW car.
Learning to SIM RIG race can be fun, but you’ll need a great seat for the best experience. So we built an adjustable SIM racing RIG using a real BMW seat.
What car is the best drift car for beginners? The e46 is way cheaper than some of the more popular choices like the 240sx or AE86. It also has much more power than a Miata which is why its one of the best beginner drift cars of 2024.
Is it possible to build a classic Datsun JDM car for under $5,000? Lets find out. We’ve put a comprehensive build sheet together will all the parts required to get a Datsun 280ZX up and running.
Can’t get your new Datsun Z Project Car running? We run through checking air, fuel, and spark. Once you fix all three, then you should be able to get your Datsun to start up.
Let's get organized with some homemade 3d printed garage wall storage items; from aerosol can holders to custom 3d prints.