11 products from AliExpress for auto repair and maintenance

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Useful tools and accessories for those who like to tinker with the machine on their own.

1. Compressor for tires

A handy pump from Xiaomi that will help you maintain the correct tire pressure with a minimum of effort. The cigarette lighter adapter, hose and adapters are hidden inside an organizer at the back of the compressor. After connecting, it is enough to set the desired pressure using the buttons and the screen on the front panel - the gadget will measure and pump it, after which it will automatically turn off.

2. OBDII ‑ scanner

The first troubleshooting tool that allows you to independently scan the on-board computer errors and reset them. Connects to Android smartphones and Windows laptops, showing the parameters of all car systems, errors and their detailed description. Better to choose version 1.5 - it is compatible with a large number of cars.

3. Battery tester

A simple device that will help you test the condition of the battery and tell you if it needs to be replaced. Compatible with lead acid, gel and AGM batteries. Displays the battery voltage, and also allows you to check the operation of the starter and alternator. There is support for five languages, including Russian.

4. Set of heads

Large socket set with two ratchets and many accessories. The convenient plastic case contains heads from 10 to 32 mm for a ½ "ratchet and bits from 4 to 14 mm for a ¼" ratchet. There are deep stud heads, as well as extensions, bits, and gimbals.

5. Telescopic magnet

A real magic wand, with which you can easily get a nut or a key that has fallen into the depths of the engine compartment. The ballpoint pen-sized accessory has a comfortable grip and a retractable tip with a powerful magnet and built-in flashlight. The fully extended length is 79 cm.

6. Oil pump

An electric pump with a voltage of 12 or 24 V, which will allow you to change the oil without an inspection hole. You just need to pull out the oil dipstick, insert a hose in its place and connect the pump to the cigarette lighter, not forgetting to lower the second tube into an old canister or other container to drain the used oil.

7. Oil filter wrench

And one more useful tool that comes in handy when changing the oil. Such a wrench fits any filter with a diameter from 62 to 102 mm and allows you to easily remove a part that cannot be manually unscrewed. The tool is supplied with an adapter and fits ½”and ⅜” ratchets or a regular wrench.

8. Repair kit for tires

A repair kit that will help you a lot when a tubeless tire is punctured. A handy case contains a rasp and a special awl with spare tips, as well as rubber bands and a cutter. After finding a hole, it must be widened with a rasp, and then, passing the tourniquet into the eye of the sewing machine, insert it into the tire so that a small piece of thread sticks out of the hole. Then all that remains is to remove the tool and cut the tourniquet with a blade.

9. Glass repair kit

Special glue and a device that will help to completely remove or hide chips and cracks on the windshield as much as possible. After cleaning the place of damage from dust, the piston on the suction cups should be installed exactly over the chip and a small amount of glue should be poured with a pipette. Then the fixture is removed, the place of repair is lubricated with the same compound, covered with a film and dried in the sun or under the rays of a UV lamp so that the glue will cure. The remains are gently cleaned off with a blade.

10. Puller for straightening

A set of equipment for straightening dents on the body. The set includes inserts that are glued to metal with hot melt glue, as well as a special tool - a puller. They cling to the liner and pull out the damaged part of the body. After that, the remaining glue is removed with a solvent and a plastic scraper.

11. Voltage indicator

The simplest diagnostic tool that will help you repair and check electrical circuits. The dial probe has a thin tip and a detachable spring wire with a clip for easy attachment. A built-in indicator light indicates the presence of voltage and an open circuit. When you touch the positive contact, it lights up in blue, and when you touch the negative contact, it turns red.