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Draper 45-Piece 1/4-Inch Metric Socket Set
A compact metric socket selection with a 1/4-inch drive.
Build a Home Garage Starter Kit
A small set of useful tools is a better starting point than buying for jobs you may never do. This list is for simple ground-level tasks and organising tools, not a complete workshop.
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Check the included sizes, drive and ratings against the task. This small-drive set is not a wheel-removal kit or a torque wrench.
Keeps suitable loose fasteners together while you work. Keep sensitive electronics away from magnets.
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Draper 33007 Magnetic Parts Tray
A magnetic tray for keeping small metal fasteners together while working.
Check size and protection requirements. General work gloves are not chemical, electrical or heat protection for every task.
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Mechanix Wear Original Work Gloves — Medium
Work gloves with an adjustable wrist closure; this listing is the medium option.
Useful for suitable ground-level work on a clean, stable surface.
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Draper 73069 Kneeling Pad
A compact kneeling pad for suitable cleaning or maintenance-area tasks.
Adds task lighting. Check mounting, clearance, charging and the manufacturer instructions.
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Draper 51328 Rechargeable Underbonnet Inspection Lamp
A rechargeable inspection light for illuminating work around the vehicle.
For retrieving accessible magnetic items. Avoid live electrical equipment and hot or moving parts.
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Draper 22213 Telescopic Magnetic Pick-Up Tool
A telescopic magnet for retrieving suitable dropped metal components.
For appropriate trim work. Check clips, wiring and airbag locations with the vehicle instructions first.
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Silverline 731768 Five-Piece Trim Remover Set
A small trim-removal tool set for suitable interior work.
Equipment to allow for
Budget separately for the right eye protection and any job-specific equipment. Vehicle lifting, wheel work, torque-critical fasteners, brake repairs and electrical diagnosis need suitable equipment, instructions and experience beyond this list.
Before you start
Never work beneath a vehicle supported only by a jack. Keep this starter list to tasks within your ability; use a qualified professional for unfamiliar or safety-critical work. No tool list confirms that a repair is safe to attempt.
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Guidance reviewed 20 October 2026. Check the current product label and supplier details. Prices, variants and stock can change.
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