Imperial or Metric - What unit used in cars?

[Lance]

Some toolkits come with both units of measurement ! But it depends on the vehicle aswell.

[vwdan]

Pretty much guaranteed to be metric.

If you like nice things, you won't beat Halfords Advanced for the cash - lifetime guarantee, too though I'm yet to actually break anything Halfords.

They do some really nice sets which have pretty much everything to get you started:

Halfords Advanced 200 Pc Socket and Ratchet Spanner Set | Halfords UK

Genuinely good tools

One tip with cars, though, is you'll often find the first time you do a job means going out and buying some kind of tool - this does eventually ease off, but it can be pretty frustrating

[Lance]

Pretty much guaranteed to be metric.

If you like nice things, you won't beat Halfords Advanced for the cash - lifetime guarantee, too though I'm yet to actually break anything Halfords.

I helped a mate out returning a tool under the lifetime guarantee.
They refused to honour it as the receipt was unreadable.
After much debate, and me suggesting that the tool has a lifetime guarantee and is reasonably expected to outlive the receipt, they agreed to replace it anyway.
Scan any receipts would be a useful piece of advice for this.

[cojak]

And Mr C doesn’t think he’s done a proper job on the car until he returns to the house bleeding.

So a first aid kit with antiseptic wipes and fabric plasters is a must have as well.

[northernladuk]

And Mr C doesn’t think he’s done a proper job on the car until he returns to the house bleeding.

So a first aid kit with antiseptic wipes and fabric plasters is a must have as well.

He's not wrong. I'll bet he just wraps it with masking tape when he does though. Don't need all of that marlarky. It's just a scratch.

[d000hg]

Although. TBF if you don't know what tool measurements to use you should probably not bother. You'll end up shagging your car.

What a negative attitude.
If you google you will likely find a lot of US material which may add confusion. Some vehicles use both systems, which is extra fun

[Lance]

What a negative attitude.
If you google you will likely find a lot of US material which may add confusion. Some vehicles use both systems, which is extra fun

you say negative. I say realistic.
It's not like modern cars are anywhere near as repairable as a few decades ago. Minor jobs needing entire engine removal in many vehicles. No Haynes manuals any more either. And given the clear lack of even the most basic knowledge around tools, this would be a VERY steep learning curve for the OP.

It does seem strange for a professional IT contractor to think it just being negative to suggest that a skilled job should be done by a skilled professional.

[vetran]

you say negative. I say realistic.
It's not like modern cars are anywhere near as repairable as a few decades ago. Minor jobs needing entire engine removal in many vehicles. No Haynes manuals any more either. And given the clear lack of even the most basic knowledge around tools, this would be a VERY steep learning curve for the OP.

It does seem strange for a professional IT contractor to think it just being negative to suggest that a skilled job should be done by a skilled professional.

I wouldn't want a car he repaired on the roads I use

[d000hg]

you say negative. I say realistic.
It's not like modern cars are anywhere near as repairable as a few decades ago. Minor jobs needing entire engine removal in many vehicles. No Haynes manuals any more either. And given the clear lack of even the most basic knowledge around tools, this would be a VERY steep learning curve for the OP.

It does seem strange for a professional IT contractor to think it just being negative to suggest that a skilled job should be done by a skilled professional.

Saying someone isn't suited to learn how to do something because they don't already know is a circular argument. Nobody is born knowing what tools to use.

I don't think it strange someone has interest in knowing how to do things outside their job. None of these things are magic that only professionals can do, though some do require specialist tools as well as knowledge. Painting, plastering, plumbing, electronics... I do think it strange that people with a crumb of knowledge (you're not a mechanic to my recollection) take such joy out of belittling others who lack it. Why do you need to make others small to feel big? Do you feel like a fraud when you can't do anything without relying on paying a 'skilled professional' perhaps and need to lash out?

[vetran]

Saying someone isn't suited to learn how to do something because they don't already know is a circular argument. Nobody is born knowing what tools to use.

I don't think it strange someone has interest in knowing how to do things outside their job. None of these things are magic that only professionals can do, though some do require specialist tools as well as knowledge. Painting, plastering, plumbing, electronics... I do think it strange that people with a crumb of knowledge (you're not a mechanic to my recollection) take such joy out of belittling others who lack it. Why do you need to make others small to feel big? Do you feel like a fraud when you can't do anything without relying on paying a 'skilled professional' perhaps and need to lash out?

Oh many people can learn how to do things but the way you approach the learning does indicate the likelihood of success.