Car
Torque Wrenches, Screwdrivers or Complete Sets for Automotive Work
Whether you are changing the oil, servicing the brakes, changing tyres or carrying out repairs to the suspension: with socket tools, ratchets, screwdrivers, pliers, torque wrenches and striking tools, you are well equipped for typical automotive work. Practical solutions for tool storage and organisation in the garage or workshop complete the range.
Because, let’s be honest: when working on a vehicle, it is not just about having one specialist tool for a particularly difficult job. Good hand tools are needed all the time—for loosening, tightening, holding, measuring and assembling. When a tool fits properly and feels good in your hand, the work is simply more enjoyable. And especially when working on safety-relevant components such as brakes, wheels or suspension, it is important to use the right tool correctly and tighten screw connections to the specified torque.
Why GEDORE red Is a Good Fit for Workshops and Garages
- Made for typical automotive work: GEDORE red offers automotive tools for many tasks that arise in private garages and everyday workshop operations.4Practical rather than complicated: Thoughtfully designed tools and suitable fittings help you approach repairs more easily and with greater control—without unnecessary fiddling.
- More enjoyment when working on your vehicle: When the ratchet operates smoothly, the socket fits securely and the pliers grip properly, the work simply goes better. You will notice this at the latest when dealing with the next seized connection.
- Work safely: Reliable tools are particularly important when working on wheels, brakes and suspension. With a suitable torque wrench, you can tighten screw connections in a controlled manner and according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Gentle on your vehicle: Suitable tools help prevent unnecessary damage to screws, nuts and components. This keeps more parts intact and saves you additional hassle.
- Robust for garages and workshops: GEDORE red tools are designed for regular use—from occasional work on your own car to daily use in a smaller workshop.
- Tools that grow with your needs: Whether you are starting with a basic assortment or expanding your equipment step by step, socket sets, screwdrivers, pliers, torque tools and specialist solutions can be added to suit your projects.
- Organisation at the workbench: Suitable storage solutions keep your tools organised and within easy reach. Nothing interrupts the flow of work more than searching for the right 13 mm socket.
Well Equipped with a Tool Case or Tool Trolley
You do not want to search for every tool individually? Then the GEDORE red assortments in a tool case or tool trolley are exactly what you need. Many sets already include a carefully selected range of tools for typical automotive work—clearly organised, quickly accessible and neatly stored.
Whether you need a practical wheel change set for seasonal tyre changes or a fully equipped tool trolley for your garage or smaller workshop, a complete solution puts the most important tools at your fingertips from the start. Sockets, ratchets, screwdrivers, pliers and other useful tools are stored exactly where you need them—without lengthy searching or loose individual parts scattered across the workbench.
Another practical benefit is that you can expand your equipment to suit your projects and available space. A tool case is mobile and can easily be taken to the vehicle. A tool trolley, on the other hand, creates organisation, provides plenty of storage space and makes everyday work in the workshop considerably more convenient. This keeps the right tool exactly where you need it—and prevents the 13 mm socket from disappearing somewhere under the car again.
Ready for Your Car Tool Solutions?
We have put together a special selection of tools in the GEDORE shop. Of course, you can also explore our entire range for inspiration.
Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions
GEDORE red automotive tools are aimed at private vehicle enthusiasts, ambitious DIY mechanics and smaller workshops. Whether you service your own car, change wheels or regularly work on different vehicles, the range offers suitable solutions for many typical assembly and repair tasks in automotive work.
A good basic assortment is particularly practical when getting started. This could include a socket set with ratchet, screwdrivers, pliers, hex key and Torx tools, as well as a suitable torque wrench. Depending on the vehicle and the work you plan to carry out, you can later add wheel change sets or specialist automotive tools.
A tool case or fully equipped tool trolley brings many important tools together in one place—clearly organised and quickly accessible. A tool case is mobile and is well suited to use in the garage or directly at the vehicle. A tool trolley provides more storage space, creates organisation at the workbench and is particularly practical if you regularly work in a workshop.
Depending on the version, a wheel change set includes important tools for seasonal tyre changes. These may include a ratchet, suitable sockets, a 1/2" torque wrench with a capacity of up to 200 Nm and other useful tools. The key requirement is that the tools fit your vehicle’s wheel bolts and that the wheel bolts are subsequently tightened to the specified torque.
A torque wrench allows you to tighten screw connections in a controlled manner to the specified tightening torque. This is particularly important when working on wheels, brakes and suspension. Screws that are tightened too much can damage components or threads, while connections that are not tight enough may come loose during operation. The rule is therefore: set the torque according to the manufacturer’s specifications and work carefully.
