Wrenches are among the most ubiquitous and invaluable hand tools. They fit firmly around nuts and bolts, and their long handles generate a ton of leverage when you need to loosen or tighten fasteners.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wrenches are among the most ubiquitous and invaluable hand tools. They fit firmly around nuts and bolts, ...

Hex wrenches, also known as Allen keys, are the tools you use to screw and unscrew fasteners that have a hexagonal recess (as opposed to a Phillips or flathead recess). Hex screws are commonly used on ...

Every DIYer should have a comprehensive set of hand tools at the ready, and the current deal on a six-piece set at Amazon is a great place to get started. The Workpro Large Pliers and Wrench Set is on ...

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 ...

A solid ratcheting wrench set is one of the most useful tools for anyone who regularly works on cars, bikes, or around the house. The convenience of a ratcheting mechanism allows users to tighten or ...

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 ...

A torque wrench is an extremely important tightening tool that you definitely don’t want to skimp on, especially if you’re using it to tighten your car’s lug nuts, or other fasteners important to your ...

The ratcheting wrench is one of those instruments that sounds frivolous but is actually an invaluable addition to the toolbox. Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars ...