DodgyRog Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 :DThe wife popped out and came back from Halfords with this as a pressie for me, as she was P#*#*d off with me swearing at not being able to find what I needed:D Its the pro set, so comes with lifetime guarantee, apparently if anythink breaks you just take it back to the store and they replace the broken part of the shelf:cool: First decent set of socets, spanners etc I have had, always just had a mix and match of tools:innocent: If anyones interested, it is on sale at the moment for £99.99 for 150 pieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Got one here too..half price at the moment. Dont know a lot about tools etc, but they look and feel well made, the guarantee looks good too. I had to do something, my sons made off with all my stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 Havn't used it yet:innocent:, But nice and weighty and as you say the quality does feel good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Not bad at all that They do actually make half way decent stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 Not bad at all that They do actually make half way decent stuff I can't doubt the quality anyway:taped: The wife bought it for me:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DevilsAdvocate Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Good gear indeed, had one of these sets for a few years now and no complaints. Trouble is: NO WHITWORTH sizes Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 good on her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 good on her. I've been trying to convince her to let me get one of Kerons Trd carbon spoilers, but the tool set is a great second:D I hope she doesn't think I am going to start working on her car now:blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I have that one too, great set, has been in use for a few years now and nothing has broken yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Yup, had mine a couple of years and it's stood up to some abuse ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 I have that one too, great set, has been in use for a few years now and nothing has broken yet It's nice to know it's a good quality set, I try and do as much as I can myself, but not to confident when it comes to the engine bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Wow, lucky guy. Quick, start complaining that your Supra's not fast enough, you might get a single kit out of it. I've had a smaller halfords tool kit for about five years now, been great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris burford Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I have that one too, great set, has been in use for a few years now and nothing has broken yet I to have one of these sets good bit of kit been using it for about 3 years now, although a couple of weeks back i wasnt paying attention and opened it the wrong way round, slightly annoying to say the least lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I use Stanley socket set and Silverline spanners but Halfords Ratchet spanners, they do seem decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I to have one of these sets good bit of kit been using it for about 3 years now, although a couple of weeks back i wasnt paying attention and opened it the wrong way round, slightly annoying to say the least lol. Hahahaha I have a habit of not closing the clips on mine, so when I get ready to pack everything away I pick it up and crrrraaaaassshhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I to have one of these sets good bit of kit been using it for about 3 years now, although a couple of weeks back i wasnt paying attention and opened it the wrong way round, slightly annoying to say the least lol. Ooooh...then you will have had the excuse to put them all back in again...one of lifes great pleasures, taking each piece out, wiping it, fingering it and lovingly putting it back again (making sure each piece is exactly aligned with its neighbors obviously) Dont try to tell me you dont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n boost Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I have one too and had it or nearly 2 years without any probs and by the way my girlfriend bought it as a pressie for me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 I have one too and had it or nearly 2 years without any probs and by the way my girlfriend bought it as a pressie for me as well. They can be nice sometimes:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 They can be nice sometimes:lol: Althou she is starting to get knarked now cause I am sat on the computer:innocent: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris burford Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Ooooh...then you will have had the excuse to put them all back in again...one of lifes great pleasures, taking each piece out, wiping it, fingering it and lovingly putting it back again (making sure each piece is exactly aligned with its neighbors obviously) Dont try to tell me you dont. lol you forgot to mention sniffing the oil and grease on each part just like the bloke in the bingo ad on tv. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 Wow, lucky guy. Quick, start complaining that your Supra's not fast enough, you might get a single kit out of it. She complains I drive to fast now, so I don't think thats going to work unfortunatly;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Ooooh...then you will have had the excuse to put them all back in again...one of lifes great pleasures, taking each piece out, wiping it, fingering it and lovingly putting it back again (making sure each piece is exactly aligned with its neighbors obviously) Dont try to tell me you dont. Its like you know me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DevilsAdvocate Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I to have one of these sets good bit of kit been using it for about 3 years now, although a couple of weeks back i wasnt paying attention and opened it the wrong way round, slightly annoying to say the least lol. Try this [ATTACH]74925[/ATTACH] Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris burford Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Hahahaha I have a habit of not closing the clips on mine, so when I get ready to pack everything away I pick it up and crrrraaaaassshhhhh Lol, i work in engine rooms on ships done that twice now end up spending two hours in the bilge getting all the bits back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Tis a good quality set for the money. However make sure you keep the receipt as halfords have just recently tightened up there policy. I sheared the 8mm alan socket and tried to take it back but they wanted as receipt for proof of purchase. I argued the fact that the proof should be that I am holding it in my hand (like snap on guarantee) The guy let me off this time he said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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