Top 15: Must-have kit for the classic car owner

If you’re looking to improve your collection of tools – or even starting from scratch equipping your garage or workshop with the kind of things you’re sure to need at some point – we've got together fifteen different products that we think are indispensable.

There are others you might consider, of course; but we reckon any (or all) of these items make a great starting point for today’s DIY-minded old-car owner. So let us know which items you’ve already bought and which you’d recommend the most. Now then… time to get your hands dirty. 

By Paul Guinness, Contributor

Axle Stands

Don’t ever rely on a jack to keep your car raised whilst working underneath. Instead, make sure it’s safely supported on axle stands, which can be picked up quite cheaply these days. Halfords sells two-tonne axle stands for as little as £13.00, but for just £4.50 more you can get these three-tonne stands (which means a safe working load of 1.5 tonnes per stand). You can order or reserve online at www.halfords.com.