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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Webby the Bear on 08 July 2015, 17:59:11
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Evening chaps,
I have to confess I've purchased some Snap-on stuff recently :-[ Stupidly expensive but i got a set of 10-20mm 0 degree loooong wrenches. The whole buying process is in my opinion stupid. I got to register an account with them and you gotta wait fir one guy to turn up (whenever he likes) and seemingly wint come out of his way to deliver them. anyway...
Got a trip to the states in September and I'm wanting to know if Snap-on tools are sold in the ''auto-part stores''? If so I may have to indulge as I assume they'll be a lot cheaper?
anyone?
:)
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yes they are - do a quick search on google 'snap on usa'
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They're mainly sold off the truck, just like here. And they are still expensive, although like a lot of American stuff, the number in dollars is roughly the same number of pounds.
Don't forget, you've got to get them home.
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Thanks guys, willdefinitely take a look.
yeah wasn't planning on buying a compressor ;D just a set of ratchets and sockets that ill jam in thesuitcase :y
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Webby Im sure you've looked at the Blue Point stuff too....?
Same quality, not as expensive and made by Snap-On but not 100% if they have the same lifetime guarantee...?
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Last time was in states found a tool store , which one indulges in , bought an extra holdall for them ..
get to air port - no weight limit but max 2 bags - extra bag + junk left, so still have Ally pipe wrenches and a few other thingys.
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Weight will be the issue. Easy to clock up 25kgs in tools
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Webby Im sure you've looked at the Blue Point stuff too....?
Same quality, not as expensive and made by Snap-On but not 100% if they have the same lifetime guarantee...?
I've not heard of Blue Point before - I note there's a stack for sale on gumtree
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Had to pay Import duty on my hitachi impact wrench from the states. :(
Still considerably cheaper though.
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Had to pay Import duty on my hitachi impact wrench from the states. :(
Still considerably cheaper though.
Really?.............. :-\ :-\
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Had to pay Import duty on my hitachi impact wrench from the states. :(
Still considerably cheaper though.
Really?.............. :-\ :-\
Yes really. Hmrc send a bill about a month later. Just long enough to think you might get away with it. Oppsers.
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I can't fault you for choosing Snap-On. I've reached that point in my life where I am now buying Snap-On tools to replace my cheaper tools.
Mainly because it means MrsDeviator never struggles to find gifts that I would actually want!
With regards import tax, I don't think it includes second hand items or repaired items. Especially if your receipt says USED/REPAIRED or something similar.
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As you well know, I don't rate Snap-on based on the fact that they are over priced, there are manufacturers out there who are just as good (and better in many cases) for less money and with similar or better warranty.
I do have some snap-on tools but, there not my first choice.
Consequently, I would be advising to 'buy clever' over here rather than trying to save a few quid on 'a brand' and bring them back.
The only advantage Snap-on have is that they can be bought on the drip.
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Years ago someone brought me back some spanners from the States, King Dick they were called, no ideal were they were made or whether they still make them, but really good and strong. Downside was they weren't metric then, probably not an issue now, they still got used and abused though.
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Years ago someone brought me back some spanners from the States, King Dick they were called, no ideal were they were made or whether they still make them, but really good and strong. Downside was they weren't metric then, probably not an issue now, they still got used and abused though.
Bet it's all still 5/16 and other similar mind bending fractions..
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Years ago someone brought me back some spanners from the States, King Dick they were called, no ideal were they were made or whether they still make them, but really good and strong. Downside was they weren't metric then, probably not an issue now, they still got used and abused though.
Bet it's all still 5/16 and other similar mind bending fractions..
Got a few imperial King Dick I'm selling with a job lot of old tools on the bay at the mo, never knew they were any good
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Years ago someone brought me back some spanners from the States, King Dick they were called, no ideal were they were made or whether they still make them, but really good and strong. Downside was they weren't metric then, probably not an issue now, they still got used and abused though.
Bet it's all still 5/16 and other similar mind bending fractions..
I was thinking along the same lines as Webby and had a poke around the tool section in Lowe's (B&Q type place) the other day. Too be honest I didn't think things were much cheaper than in Blighty and yes spanners and sockets are mostly imperial sizes. ::)
I know it's a bit gay but I'll replenish my wardrobe instead as clothes are much cheaper! :y
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Years ago someone brought me back some spanners from the States, King Dick they were called, no ideal were they were made or whether they still make them, but really good and strong. Downside was they weren't metric then, probably not an issue now, they still got used and abused though.
Bet it's all still 5/16 and other similar mind bending fractions..
I was thinking along the same lines as Webby and had a poke around the tool section in Lowe's (B&Q type place) the other day. Too be honest I didn't think things were much cheaper than in Blighty and yes spanners and sockets are mostly imperial sizes. ::)
I know it's a bit gay but I'll replenish my wardrobe instead as clothes are much cheaper! :y
Never thought I'd hear that on the Omega forum ??? ??? ??? ;D
Good points made here.... as for weight, yeah I'm not planning to get a lot (if I find any I like)....just a few ratchets and maybe a 6 sided socket rail if I can find metric.
I don't see how theyd tax me if its in my main bag that goes on't plane. or as usual have I missed the point? :-[ ;D
re snap on. I haven't used a better make. everything is just nice to use but for the price not worth it.
I have heard of blue point. only used their ratchet spanners that I borrowed from one of the guys at the garage. no difference to my hellfrauds ratchet spanners imo
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why not get bahco stuff? so good that snap on bought them out. their adjustable spanners are actually usable unlike most. (not that anyone should EVER use an adjustable spanner :o)
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As you well know, I don't rate Snap-on based on the fact that they are over priced, there are manufacturers out there who are just as good (and better in many cases) for less money and with similar or better warranty.
I do have some snap-on tools but, there not my first choice.
Consequently, I would be advising to 'buy clever' over here rather than trying to save a few quid on 'a brand' and bring them back.
The only advantage Snap-on have is that they can be bought on the drip.
Can I ask what brand you'd recommend if not Snap-on.
Thanks
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As you well know, I don't rate Snap-on based on the fact that they are over priced, there are manufacturers out there who are just as good (and better in many cases) for less money and with similar or better warranty.
I do have some snap-on tools but, there not my first choice.
Consequently, I would be advising to 'buy clever' over here rather than trying to save a few quid on 'a brand' and bring them back.
The only advantage Snap-on have is that they can be bought on the drip.
Can I ask what brand you'd recommend if not Snap-on.
Thanks
Isn't DTM a fan of king dick? ::) ;D
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Isn't DTM a fan of king dick? ::) ;D
I could name a few members who are... ::)
But I've used their stuff on a few jobs and they are good quality ime.
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Isn't DTM a fan of king dick? ::) ;D
I could name a few members who are... ::)
But I've used their stuff on a few jobs and they are good quality ime.
;D
On a serious note who on earth thought it was a good idea to give themselves that name
Lol
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I really rate the Teng sockets as they are good quality and thin walled, easily as good as the snap on ones.
I have quite a bit of Britool stuff to which is good.
My only King Dick tools are pretty old Whitworth items but the quality is good.
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I don't see how theyd tax me if its in my main bag that goes on't plane. or as usual have I missed the point?
When you come back through the airport, go through the green "nothing to declare channel" they then pull you over to one side, ask to go through your bags and check what you have vs the limits. Tools would fall under "other goods" so that's £390 max allowance per adult, so if theres a mrs Webby and adult Webby children they can carry too - just make sure to get different receipts.
If you want to gamble you can bring back what you like but anything over £390 you pay VAT and Import duty on ALL of it!