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Cheap tools or expensive premium tools?

OK so I get the argument. I got the best tools snap on, Mac tools with lifetime guarantee! The other guy are your mate says. Look at these tools I just bought really cheap, why pay the price you paid when you can have them for a fraction of the price.

In my experience after 25 years in the motor trade I have come to a conclusion. But before I reveal my conclusion I have to say at the start of my time as a mechanic I was snap on tools all the way. Unfortunately now after paying a stupid amount for tools it doesn’t matter. What good is a tool you
Left on the bulkhead costing £60 or a tool that cost you £6. I know the answer. It’s no good. But a £6 it’s easily replaceable.

What’s more is that in my time in the trade I have found the quality to be almost as good as premium tools. Not to say it’s the same. To conclude if you are totally obsessed with your tools and you put them away after every use definitely consider the premium tool. But if you’re the busy mechanic or enthusiast I would simply consider the cheaper tool.

Even with the fact you have paid more for your tools and you have a lifetime guarantee won’t always put you in the best position. I have a had premium tools replaced only to find after a few uses it has broken again and failed.

In my total opinion now after the experience I have had I would purchase the cheaper tool but find a quality cheap tool brand such as us pro that I find good quality at a reasonable price. These are available on my eBay shop. 

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