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Electrical work on a car is not my favorite way to spend time in the garage. But having the right tools for the job can take most of the pain out of the process. I’ve found a wide variety of deals on automotive electrical tools to get it done. There’s a little something for everyone. Whether you’re an electron veteran looking to upgrade or new and need the basics, I’ve found bargains to help you out.
A soldering iron isn’t an absolute necessity for working on your car’s electrical system. If you’re a fan of making repairs look factory, though, you’ll need one sooner or later. A soldering station like this Weller 70 watt model for $115.00 is nice to have. It is almost entirely for bench work, though. One of the reasons I dislike electrical work is I always seem to be lying across a door jamb upside down in a footwell, soldering something up inside the dash, holding everything above my head. For those situations, you want to something like this cordless soldering iron kit for $24.29. It’s so small, it’s might be a good candidate for your EDC bag.
I’m not going to tell you not to strip wires with your teeth, but your dentist would. Once you’ve used something like these Klein Tools wire cutter and stripper for $29.97 you won’t use anything less. I’ll say the same about Klein Tools ratcheting terminal crimpers for $29.97. They are so, so much better than those three-dollar stamped steel things that seem to multiply in your tool box.
I picked out two different multimeters at both ends of the spectrum. The AstroAI multimeter for $9.99 is enough for what most beginners are doing. It’s a small step up from a test light. It’ll tell you if something is hot, you can test resistance, and it’ll tell you voltage. If you are doing more serious electron wrangling and want to treat yourself, this Fluke 88-5 deluxe utomotive multimeter for $477.89 is not only a great choice in tools, but this is actually an exceptionally good value for that tool as I’m not used to seeing it under $500, even on sale.
Lastly, two convenience items that are cheap and will make your life so much easier. First, an 82-piece depinning tool for $9.98 will help you get the pins out of connectors so you can make professional-looking repairs when you need to lengthen wires or repin. Second, using a screwdriver to remove interior panels is like using your teeth to strip wires. This auto trim removal tool set for $7.99 is all you need to keep you from breaking clips and scratching your expensive interior trim pieces.
More Deals on Automotive Electrical Tools
RYOBI USB Lithium Soldering Pen Kit, FREE USB Lithium 2.0 Ah Battery for $69.97 at Home Depot
Milwaukee M12 Li-Ion Cordless Soldering Iron (Tool-Only) for FREE when you buy a qualifying M12 tool at Home Depot
Weller 70 Watt Digital Soldering Station for $115.00 at Amazon
TS101 Soldering Pen DC 65W Programmable Smart Mini Electric Portable for $71.99 with coupon at Amazon
Cordless Soldering Iron Kit, 1200mAh USB Rechargeable, 3 Temperature For Small Soldering Projects for $24.29 with coupon at Amazon
Klein Tools Wire Cutter / Wire Stripper, Heavy Duty, 8-20 AWG Solid and 10-22 AWG for $29.97 at Amazon
Klein Tools Ratcheting Insulated Terminal Crimper, 10 to 22 AWG Wire for $29.97 at Amazon
AstroAI Multimeter DC AC Measures Voltage, Current, Resistance; Tests Live Wire for $9.99 at Amazon
Fluke 88-5 Deluxe Automotive Multimeter for $477.89 at Global Test Supply
82-Piece Depinning Tool For Automotive Electrical Connectors for $9.98 at Amazon
Auto Trim Removal Tool Set (No Scratch Plastic Pry Tool Kit) for $7.99 at Amazon
