Imperial or Metric - What unit used in cars?

[BigDataPro]

Wanted to buy a (Car) mechanic tool kit, so that I can open and look into Car injectors etc. But many talk about Metric and Imperial in toolsets such as (Ratchets, Sockets etc).

Does any one know if Cars in the UK use Metric or Imperial measurements? Any recommendation for a (beginner) mechanic tool kit?

[northernladuk]

Google does. Have you heard of it? It's smashing.

Have you tried buying an imperial set of tools on any site?

If you can't find this out how on earth are you going to even find the injectors, let alone service them?

[SueEllen]

Google does. Have you heard of it? It's smashing.

This.

And put in the make and model of your car(s) to ensure you are buying the right thing.

[WTFH]

Unless it's a series 1 Landy (BSW), then most cars made in the last 50 years have metric, pre-1970 British cars were mostly UNC/UNF.

Get a socket set, as long as it's got 10mm, 13mm and 15mm you'll be able to deal with most bolts on cars.

I'd suggest a good starter set is the Draper Elora 50648, although they also do one with BSW & Imperial - 15372, so that would cover your classic cars as well.

[BR14]

Unless it's a series 1 Landy (BSW), then most cars made in the last 50 years have metric, pre-1970 British cars were mostly UNC/UNF.

Get a socket set, as long as it's got 10mm, 13mm and 15mm you'll be able to deal with most bolts on cars.

I'd suggest a good starter set is the Draper Elora 50648, although they also do one with BSW & Imperial - 15372, so that would cover your classic cars as well.

and a set of open ended spanners <cos you don't always have room to get a socket on>
and screwdrivers, pliers and a mole wrench.
and a head torch.
probably enough for starters.
Halfords are good enough tools for amateurs.

[WTFH]

and a set of open ended spanners
and screwdrivers, pliers and a mole wrench.
and a head torch.
probably enough for starters.
Halfords are good enough tools for amateurs.

Oh, OK then... https://www.screwfix.com/p/combinati...8-pieces/6542v

[Lance]

Wanted to buy a (Car) mechanic tool kit, so that I can open and look into Car injectors etc. But many talk about Metric and Imperial in toolsets such as (Ratchets, Sockets etc).

Does any one know if Cars in the UK use Metric or Imperial measurements? Any recommendation for a (beginner) mechanic tool kit?

you missed Whitworth. It is another form of imperial measurement.


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

[OwlHoot]

Wanted to buy a (Car) mechanic tool kit, so that I can open and look into Car injectors etc. But many talk about Metric and Imperial in toolsets such as (Ratchets, Sockets etc).

Does any one know if Cars in the UK use Metric or Imperial measurements? Any recommendation for a (beginner) mechanic tool kit?

Call yourself a contractor? Just buy a set of each! They're only a few hundred quid probably

[northernladuk]

Call yourself a contractor? Just buy a set of each! They're only a few hundred quid probably

The butler and footman will appreciate them.

[Scorp1]

Wanted to buy a (Car) mechanic tool kit, so that I can open and look into Car injectors etc. But many talk about Metric and Imperial in toolsets such as (Ratchets, Sockets etc).

Does any one know if Cars in the UK use Metric or Imperial measurements? Any recommendation for a (beginner) mechanic tool kit?

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