Gear & Care · 12 guides
Garage and Tools accessory guides
Every guide below is written specifically for the Garage and Tools, with fitment broken down by year range and cab type, honest specs, and clear calls on who each product is and is not for.
- Garage and Tools The Best Level 2 EV Chargers: 5 Picks and the Circuit Each One Needs Five Level 2 EV chargers compared on amperage, circuit size, cable and app control, plus why a 48A charger needs a 60A breaker and when 40A is enough.
- Garage and Tools The Best Jack Stands: 5 Pairs Compared for Cars and Trucks Five real jack stand pairs compared on capacity, height range and locking design, from a 3 ton value pair to a 6 ton stand tall enough for a pickup.
- Garage and Tools The Best Impact Wrenches: 5 Cordless Picks Compared for Home Garages Five cordless impact wrenches compared on torque, speed modes and what is in the box, plus why the big number on the label was never really tested.
- Garage and Tools The Best Home EV Chargers: 5 Picks for Real Garages Five home EV chargers compared on amps, plug-in versus hardwired, cable length and smart features, plus what the install really costs on top.
- Garage and Tools The Best Torque Wrenches: 5 Picks Compared for Wheels and Engine Work Five torque wrenches compared on drive size, torque range and calibration paperwork, from a 1/2 inch click wrench for lug nuts to a digital combo kit.
- Garage and Tools The Best OBD2 Scanners: 5 Code Readers and Scan Tools Compared Five real OBD2 scanners compared, from a cheap plug-in reader to a bidirectional pro tool, with plain talk on live data, ABS access and what a code means.
- Garage and Tools The Best Mechanics Tool Sets: 5 Kits Compared for Home Garages Five real mechanics tool sets compared on ratchet tooth count, drive sizes and SAE or metric coverage, from a 96 piece socket kit to a 450 piece box.
- Garage and Tools The Best Car Creepers: 5 Picks Compared for Home and Shop Garages Five real car creepers compared, from a budget plastic deck to a 400 lb wide body and a folding topside creeper, with honest clearance notes.
- Garage and Tools The Best Car Ramps: 5 Sets Compared for Every Vehicle Height Five real car ramps compared, from a low 2.5 inch set for lowered cars to hydraulic ramps that lift 14 inches, with honest capacity and clearance notes.
- Garage and Tools The Best Jacks for Lifted Trucks: 5 Picks Compared Five jacks for lifted trucks compared on lift height, capacity and build, from a saddle-extension trolley jack to a 40 inch farm jack.
- Garage and Tools The Best Car Jacks: 5 Picks Compared for Cars, SUVs and Trucks Five real car jacks compared on lift height, capacity and pump speed, from a budget low profile floor jack to an all-in-one bottle jack for tall trucks.
- Garage and Tools The Best Portable Car Jump Starters: 5 Picks Compared Five real portable car jump starters compared, from a budget lithium pack to a 2000A truck booster and a shop-grade lead-acid box, with honest limits.
