The wrench has long been the definitive symbol of automotive repair, decorating shop signs the world over. It makes sense; wrenches have found their way into mechanics' hands ever since the beginning.

I had been eyeballing a set of Craftsman ratcheting box-end wrenches for quite a while, thinking they would come in awful handy when working on the confines of a motorcycle. They were on my list, but ...

An innovative wrench set includes box-end wrench fittings (which work like open-end crowfoot wrenches) that can be used as-is (like a thumbwheel wrench or socket) or mated with one of a few handles ...

It's one of the most irritating situations when working on cars, whether the object of your affections is old and poorly designed or new, tightly packaged and made to be assembled once on the ...

No workshop is complete without at least one good wrench set. Whether you're building a piece of prefab furniture, working on your car, or fixing a dishwasher, you’re going to need a set of wrenches ...

Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Everyone needs a wrench. I’ve seen tool sets consisting of a can opener, a single ...