What's in your toolbox?

[Andrew25]

I was thinking about getting a small set of tools to stow in the trunk in case of need. Something that would get the work done while out of the garage.
But before that, I realized many of you certainly already put together a nice set.
This might also come in handy to anyone as a future reference.
I noticed I'll need at least a Torx 20 for disassembling the glow box and for fixing the latch in the trunk, an allen key and a wrench both 11 to install/uninstall the tow hook camera mount.
So what do you have in your toolbox? What did you use those tools for? It would be great if you included the sizes of wrenches, allen, torx or whatever you suggest!

 

[OppositeLock]

I have the following in a bag: flashlight, pliers, multi-tool with a knife, small Porsche scissor jack that fits under the car, a wrench to take off wheel lug bolts, tire plugs and rubber cement, 12V air compressor, and duct tape. I had this same kit in my Elise, and it's allowed me to get home after puncturing a tire, or having a turn signal decide it wants to leave. Any bigger failure will likely need a tow truck. Given this car's sensitivity to battery voltage, I'm also contemplating carrying a 12V-charged portable jump-starter, but I've not bought one yet.

 

[bshads]

A phone, a charger for that phone, the number of a tow truck, a small adjustable wrench to apply some torque to the tow hook and keys to another car.

These car's aren't really roadside serviceable. The Torx to get into the frunk is in the took kit. If you get a flat, maybe a tire repair kit, but they're hard to get to without a lift. And good luck with an OBD scanner... my Autel doesn't have the lotus in it. Parts aren't available stateside, so any real issue is a tow truck to the dealer and go one with your day.

 

[Andrew25]

A phone, a charger for that phone, the number of a tow truck, a small adjustable wrench to apply some torque to the tow hook and keys to another car.

These car's aren't really roadside serviceable. The Torx to get into the frunk is in the took kit. If you get a flat, maybe a tire repair kit, but they're hard to get to without a lift. And good luck with an OBD scanner... my Autel doesn't have the lotus in it. Parts aren't available stateside, so any real issue is a tow truck to the dealer and go one with your day.

My Emira did not come with a Torx in a tool kit. I was lucky the car had the issue while golfing, so I could ask the caddie master for a proper tool bag. If i did not get that chance I would have called a tow truck…and that was an easy diy fix. The positive side is I learned how to manually open the trunk. I think having a small tool kit with me helps with these nasty situations where the fix is actually quick and easy.

 

[Andrew25]

I have the following in a bag: flashlight, pliers, multi-tool with a knife, small Porsche scissor jack that fits under the car, a wrench to take off wheel lug bolts, tire plugs and rubber cement, 12V air compressor, and duct tape. I had this same kit in my Elise, and it's allowed me to get home after puncturing a tire, or having a turn signal decide it wants to leave. Any bigger failure will likely need a tow truck. Given this car's sensitivity to battery voltage, I'm also contemplating carrying a 12V-charged portable jump-starter, but I've not bought one yet.

Nice, I was thinking about the jump starter as well. I’ll do a separate research to see if there’s a dedicated post.
The puncture kit is indeed nice to have, but I have to check if that already came with the car (no compressor obviously).
Also a trim tool for those panels to easily reach out for fuses

 

[virtualmacho]

Gloves and rags or shop towels.

 

[Andrew25]

Ok guys I totally messed up I found this kit for punctures in a bag inside the trunk, and there was a pretty large Torx tool as well, I don't know what size though. Now I have to get an allen key for fitting the tow hook, but it's an imperial size so I'll have to take a guess, it looks like a 3/8''.

 

[virtualmacho]

Yes, the TL1 is 3/8".

 

[Blackthought_]

I got this little toolbox in my car. Kinda expensive but the tools are solid quality, well put together and takes up virtually no space. It’s saved me a few times before too.

https://www.amazon.com/Wera-0500401...=sgzj6&pd_rd_w=v7b2w&pd_rd_i=B00IMF1CDO&psc=1

 

[Read T]

I keep a jump box, air compressor, tire patch kit, and OBDII scanner in all my cars.

I use the jump box multiple times a year, but never on my own car. The scan tool I use weekly on my Mini

 

[Andrew25]

I got this little toolbox in my car. Kinda expensive but the tools are solid quality, well put together and takes up virtually no space. It’s saved me a few times before too.

https://www.amazon.com/Wera-0500401...=sgzj6&pd_rd_w=v7b2w&pd_rd_i=B00IMF1CDO&psc=1

Wera tools are incredibly well made, very nice choice! I was looking for something like this, came across Beta and Usag kits but didn't think about Wera. Thanks!