Automotive technicians in general are required to furnish their own hand tools. To enable graduates to secure jobs and allow students to participate in hands-on projects, they are required to obtain the tool inventory. The following list represents a basic entry-level inventory. Students enrolled in TTC Automotive courses are entitled to major discounts from some tool suppliers. Your advisor can provide details.

Quantity Item Specifications
1 Toolbox/Tool Cart 5 drawer minimum
2 Laptop/Tablet TTC specifications
3 Safety Glasses No tinted lenses
1 Digital Multi-meter Snap-On 525F Only
1 12 volt test light  
1 3/8" ratchet  
1 Set 3/8" extensions  
1 Set 3/8" shallow sockets 8mm-19mm
1 Set 3/8" deep sockets 8mm-19mm
1 Set combination wrenches 8mm-21mm
1 Set standard flare nut wrenches  
1 Set metric flare nut wrenches  
1 Set socket adapters 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" up and down
1 Wire stripper  
1 Wire crimper  
1 Screw driver set  
1 32 oz. Ball peen hammer  
1 Set 1/2" metric sockets shallow 10mm-24mm
2 Set 1/2" metric sockets deep 10mm-24mm
1 Ratchet1/2" drive  
1 Breaker bar 1/2" drive 24" handle
1 Set 1/2" extensions  
1 Set 3/8" drive standard Allen bits (Hex)
1 Set 3/8" drive metric Allen bits (Hex)
1 Set pry-bar 3 piece
1 Utility knife Razor
1 Electrical Safety Work Shoes  
1 Set of assorted pliers Channel lock, needle nose, regular
1 Air blow nozzle Gun
1 Assorted size oil filter wrenches  
1 Inspection mirror  
1 Feeler gauge Offset
1 Magnetic tray  
1 Telescoping magnet  
1 Set 1/4" sockets metric shallow 5mm-14mm
1 Set 1/4" sockets metric deep 5mm-14mm
1 1/4" drive ratchet  
1 1/4" extension set  
1 12' tape measure  
1 Set vise grip pliers  
2 Tire pressure gauge and inflation chuck  
1 Set pick tool 4 pieces
1 Torx Bit Socket Set 1  
1 Inverted Torx Bit Socket Set