- a portable lamp (preferably one that runs on the car's electrical system). It is necessary when working underneath the car, under the hood and in the cabin when there is insufficient lighting. The lamp must have a waterproof housing with impact-resistant glass;
- a trolley jack and a rubber or wooden spacer;
- a stand (like a "goat") for working under a car;
- special key for brake pipe nuts;
- adjustable collet wrench and clamps for secure fixation of parts;
– a torque wrench to maintain the exact tightening torque of critical threaded connections; it is advisable to have wrenches with a measurement limit of 5 to 200 N·m;
- a special key for the oil filter, it is used in cases where the filter cannot be unscrewed by hand;
- a set of snap ring pliers;
- a device for pressing out and pressing in bearings of front and rear wheel hubs;
- puller for pressing out pins of suspension ball joints and steering rod ends;
– a set of feeler gauges and a caliper for determining gaps during repair and maintenance of the valve timing mechanism, gearbox, differential, etc.;
– mandrels of various diameters (for pressing in bearings, seals, etc.);
- an automotive tester used for repairing electrical circuits and checking the technical condition of electrical equipment;
– a compression meter for diagnosing the technical condition of an engine by determining the compression in the cylinders;
- metal brushes (hand-held and drill-mounted) for cleaning threaded connections from rust and dirt before disassembling;
- goggles to protect the eyes when working under a vehicle;
- charger for the battery.