Are Snap-on tools really better ?

All Snap On guys are completely independent franchise owners. Usually Snap On corporate will front them the truck and start up money for stock and let them go at. They are 100% their own boss. The Snap On guy in our area is a complete douche and refuses to deal with us truck guys and only focuses on the car shops. He took over the territory of our original Snap On guy who retired, who was fantastic. This current guy refuses to honor our warranty. We have called and complained direct to Snap On and they told us all those guys are totally independent and corporate has no control over who they serve and don't. Any issues we had could be handled by their customer service, but that meant we have to mail everything in for warranty "review" at our own expense. So in that regard, Snappy isn't too liked by most of the guys I work with, that is why I get my stuff off of ebay for cheaper anyway. But the tool sales person can sell at any price he likes.

 

Snap-on is the best of the best, when others have already rounded the shoulders most times a snap-on will hold it. It be scary to know how many dollars I have spent on tools in 20 plus years. Some one said his grandfathers tools were stolen and all he got back is what was marked, the law enforcement should have been hung with the thieves I have never met a man that makes his living with his tools that couldn't identify every piece with certainty even if mixed with someone elses of the same age. No matterwhat you choose for a living the quality of your equipment makes a differance

 

That is only the disk you need if you own a Nexiq IQ system. You need at least this http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=741401&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog if you want to use that disk.

The best PC based aftermarket diagnostic software I've used is PF Diagnose. http://www.pocketfleetdiagnosticsolutions.com/

It's pretty impressive for the price. Just call and make sure it will do what you want it to do. There are certain OEM dignostic tests that no aftermarket software will do, but this software does more than most for a lot cheaper. I am not sure if forced regens is supported though.

 

No doubt Snap On is the best. Mac is also very good. Craftsman is a very good brand overall for a non pro mechanic. I also buy from Harbor Freight but be very careful and inspect every detail.

 

I have rebuild trannies, engines, and everything you can name on a car and motorhome.....My Homedepot Husky tools have done the job well and does extactly the same thing Snap-on's and Mac tools does but at a much cheaper price.....and guess what? If they break (I've only had two break) I take them to my local Homedepot and exchange them... I have some Sears Craftsman as well and the same goes for Lowes tools. And here's a little inside secret....I even have some old Flea-market Taiwan special that have lasted for many, many years. I've had some of those cheapies since the 70's and still use them.... My point is why pay an extremely high price for tools when I can buy the same tools for less and use that money for my project......Hmmmmm!

 

I guess it would be the same as asking, why buy a Cadillac when a Yugo does the same thing.

 

thats a good point oscar get what ya pay for some ppl just put up with the cheap stuff but a guy that makes his liveing with tools needs the cadillac he could get by with the yugo but why

 

I pretty much stick with Craftsmen, but I don't make my living working in a shop either. And most of my Craftsmen tools are older, much better quality than what's in the store anymore.