I tested a dozen models and these are the six I recommend.

Historically, impact wrenches were predominantly pneumatic and required investing in an air compressor. But these days, improvements in battery-powered impact wrench technology makes them a viable—and ...

Harbor Freight's Hercules line of power tools is a value brand that balances price against performance. The trick is knowing ...

No matter your level of involvement with cars, it’s difficult to find a tool that positively affects your workflow more than an impact wrench. You can’t just grab the first thing you stumble upon and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The impact wrench is a tool one might not be familiar with as a DIYer or homeowner. But automotive professionals constantly use them for lug ...

Imagine screwing in a screw with just the press of a trigger—sure beats exponentially increasing your carpal tunnel risk with the twists of a conventional screwdriver! That's what 1/4-inch impact ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Impact wrenches are high-powered tools best known for their use in the automotive and construction industries, for removing wheel lug nuts or ...

A tool's value lies in its ability to ease demanding tasks. Among power tools, the impact wrench stands out for removing stubborn lug nuts and rusted bolts. It's a game changer for both DIY ...

Mechanics and gearheads know that if you want to tinker with your car, you need the right tools for the job. If you want to get the most enjoyment (and the least frustration) out of fixing up your car ...

We've moved out of the auto repair Stone Age. The need for classic hand tools is diminishing, and the era of portable, powerful electric tools is here. IR is a well-established name in the world of ...

Our testing centered around half-inch drive tools, but the ⅜-inch DeWalt Xtreme12V Max turned out to be the little impact driver that could. Built for smaller jobs, the compact tool can get into tight ...

Back in the day, we didn’t use torque wrenches on day-to-day repairs because we could “feel” when we had fasteners properly tightened. (Engine cylinder head bolts, connecting rods and other precision ...