I used Halfords professional & advanced sets for 30 years in a large busy workshop, only problem I ever had was the screws coming loose in the ratchet head 0n the 3/8 ratchet Halfords swapped it out no questions asked even though it was well worn & scratched up & I had no receipt. On a side note I retired at 50 & the guys who used to get all excited & run into the snap on van are still working!
I recently had the same with my one, changed it no questions asked. Quite pleasantly surprised to find the new one is held together with a circlip instead, no more screws!
Its excellent really. I bought exactly that halfords set for £160 on black friday with a trade card last year. A couple of the small bits broke and halfords changed them immediately with no questions. Its beyond just good value imo.
try working with it ,,, its fat and horrid and feels cheap , I used to work for them and took my own snap on tools to work , even for free I didnt like it enough to work with it. wera box too restricted , Id pay the money and buy the bluetooth , its the only actual set of tools in the video.
Absolute rubbish @@tomthompson7400 clearly never worked a day in your life on cars and think 'snap-on' is the best tools. Halfords have solid kits for apprentices etc and have never failed myself or half of the people i know who own them. And even more easy going into store and trading in any (rarely) broken bits.
A few year ago the workshop I was working in got broken into and all my tools got stolen. I went to Halfords and bought a top box and filled it with Halford tools. I have no complaints about them cheap to buy good quality for the price. To this day I still use them Great video
The Halford set looks the best value set for anyone just starting up a tool kit, which I would purchase. I'm 69 and started putting together my sockets and socket tools together when I was 18. I couldn't tell you how many bits I have in my collection, but just purchased extra bits as and when necessary to do a special job. To my knowledge, I have never broken a socket or spanner, but yes I have lost a few over the years. I just keep a cheap socket and spanner set in the car for emergencies. But as mentioned I would purchase the Halford set if I was starting out again.
Bought some Halfords sets in a sale 28yrs ago to take on breakdowns. Still use them now almost every day, none have broken not even ratchet spanners, good buy.
Sometimes the springs in the mechanism fail but this is usually only if you let them get wet but aside from that they last ages and Halfords used to sell repair kits for them.
As you guys say - for a home DIY garage, mechanic, or mobile mechanic - the Halfords set is absolutely a great buy; for a more seasoned mechanic - either of the other sets might fit their preferences, and I think a lot of it will come down to preference and what is missing from their existing lineup.
2:02... Just Blue-Point...SnapOn is a different league..but most Bluepoint are good tools... The Halford Advanced is a really nice set...hello from USA 🇺🇸 Usually in larger sets like that at a good price ...something in there is junk...the ratchets , or the wrenches, but in that Halford set everything looks top notch
My dad was a mechanic and used to buy old tool boxes and sell the tools. I have an entire box full of assorted sockets that he didn't sell as they weren't full sets. I have so many Halfords advanced sockets and they are brilliant. Considering picking up that set. My Magnuson 1/2" is good but I'd rather have the ability to use 3/8 and 1/4 and the variety in that set is incredible
blue point by snap on. my dad has a full snap on tool box with snap on, matco, and mac ratchets sockets extensions and yet this is the blue point set he always reaches for. nice and handy having everything in one nice case. only downside is that blue point is manufactured in taiwan rather than the US plant. But the quaility is still on par with snap on standards
we still have our halfords advanced toolbox from about 20 yrs ago! still going strong and well.. few bits broke, one rachet but all replaced under lifetime guarantee
I have had the bluepoint set for years , great set at the race circuit or scrap yard. Parts replaced under warranty no problem and individual items are not expensive to replace either. Pay weekly, not mentioned. My son now has the same set. Catches do come off if stepped on but minuets to refit..
I've had one of the smaller Halfords Advanced sets for about 20 years and its had a fair bit of hammer. I wouldn't know about the warranty as nothing has broken yet!
I've got the Halfords Advance with ratchet spanners and even using on tractors with occasional lazy use of a chrome socket on the uga-dugga gun they are holding up fine after 4 years. Yep as others have said the bit sets are brittle but then they are usually considered consumables in a workshop anyway.
As a d.i.y mechanic I've used Halfords sockets and spanners for years their cheap life time warranty can't go wrong I also use teng the only thing I would recommend is spend good money on is a quality cordless impact wrench Milwaukee never had any problems make jobs easier and quicker really expensive socket set doesn't make you a better mechanic there are loads of budget tools out their that are capable of doing the job
I bought a Halfords 150 piece set years ago and the quality of the ratchets was much better. Had to take the 1/4" ratchet back because it had stopped holding the sockets on and the replacement from the new sets was Christmas cracker by comparison. The spanners are ratchet on the ring end as well so looks like they have cheapened them up over the years. Great value though and no questions asked when you need to exchange anything.
I like Halfords very much, I got most of my stuff from them and they never ask questions when you take any back. I've only ever have to take a T30 torx socket 3/8 drive back so I keep two to be safe now so for that I give them 10/10 but the t30 torx socket 3/8 drive I give 6/10 but keep two and you should be good for life.
As a mechanic and owning both Halfords and bluepoint box I can say the “cheaper” Halfords will not disappoint i actually find the ratchets in the bluepoint box disappointingly weak only use in workshop services where as my Halfords ones see the road side action dirt and weather and still work grate after 5 years of use obviously it’s nice that snapon pops round weekly so warranty easily done
I have draper expert from 1991, Halfords from 2020 Halfords is nothing in comparison,the weight of the set says it all lol Halfords has loads broken sockets and ratchet broken, 1985 Kamasa set is better than Halfords,and hilka is better lol
Simples. For the most often used socket sizes like 9,10,11,12, get Wera Holding Function sockets. So the screw or nut don’t fall out when you’re wrenching in a tight spot. The other sizes just get a cheap but decent set or buy as you need. Most important is a good quality fine toothed ratchet handle and you’re good to go.
I've had a 3/8 blue point set for 20 years, it's a great set. The Halfords set is great value for money and I've pointed many a young person in that direction. Not played with the wera set but just looking at that ratchet the size of it is just to big to get into some jobs. If you work in tight spaces size of the ratchet head and number of teeth are important.
been looking into the blue-point myself. Admittedly, It's for diy use but I love working on cars and I'm 23 so I want to buy something I can use for my life and want something nice. I cannot quite justify snap-on, but blue-point seems a great compromise. I dont know, the halford stuff just doesn't give me the fizz, be a bit different if I was older but I'm sort of thinking do it right from the start and get quality.
@@TheWinwin4all Blue-Point these days is Snap-On's 'value' line - nothing wrong with the tools, but it's not your actual Snap-On, and not made in the USA, for the most part.
Having had a Halfords professional set for 30+ years and only broken one of the spline drive bits I can vouch for their quality. Note I was a master tech using Snap-on at work (I used the Halfords set at work for years but relegated it for Snap-on as money and need arose) but doing a lot of work at home and ‘foreigners’ the Halfords set has been used hard and a lot without issue. The earlier Halfords set was more complete with more over lap between the 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 sockets also with shallow and deep ranges. Also had the Blue-point service set, very complete and great quality, recommended.
@@MachineryNation No problem… I wouldn’t normal endorse stuff, even Snap-on, which are good quality but too expensive only off set by the ‘free’ credit and convenience you get off the van. I don’t like that the new professional sets include ratchet spanners, Halfords normal spanners are really good and prefer these to be included and have ratchet spanners as a separate purchase. Otherwise it’s a robust set, the ratchets will even stand a bit of tube extension to give more torque as there’s no long breaker bar include 👍
2 things about that bluepoint set. The catches on the box get broken off very easily and the handle is only on one side, so it empties its self on the floor when its picked up without being locked. Also, try getting a snap on warranty honoured (or even service work for that matter) after you stop buying stuff off a snap on dealer!!! I used a halford professional set as my loaner kit and it got abused and kept going, they didnt even blink when i took a socket back after doing exactly what you showed with the tractor! hahaha. Warranty is a very different thing when the staff dont really care! Gotta say though the bluepoint set has been everywhere with me, its nicer to use than the Halfords set, I really like it a lot. But for starting out you cant beat the Halfords kit!
Halfords Advanced warranty is excellent, just take your broken tool into the store and get a new one, no receipt needed. A lot easier if you're a DIYer who doesn't have a Snap-On truck coming round every week.
I bought a Halfords socket set in 1988 when I passed my driving test it's been with me ever since never let me down and it got heavy use really heavy. But two years ago my car was stolen and in the boot was the socket set so I lost it . To be honest apart from the inconvenience I am most gutted about the socket set. So this year I bought the advanced Halfords socket set as I reckon it will last me the rest of my life.
Halfords Advanced is excellent quality and value, I have loads of them. I've also got loads of other tools that come with a "lifetime warranty" but they rely on you sending the broken tool back to the importer/manufacturer at your expense then waiting for them to decide if they will replace it and if they do sending another one out, so few people ever bother. And I suspect they know this. With Halfords you simply walk into the store, show the broken tool and it is replaced, no having to show a receipt, get the Manager, or send it to Head Office, you are simply given a replacement (or equivalent) then and there, you don't even have to sign anything. This is perfect on a Sunday afternoon when you break your spanner and need to get the job done, as in the UK you are never too far away from a branch of Halfords, so you can get a replacement within hours and get on with the job. I've used Wera spanners and they were fine, no better or worse than my Halfords Advanced. The socket set featured is a prime example in over-design. In use the ratchet is going to get covered in oil and grease as will any ratchet, the Halfords and Bluepoint can simply be wiped with a rag and they look like new, that Wera ratchet will be far more difficult to clean as thoroughly. There is a reason that so many ratchets copy the the old Snap-On design it simply works. I also have a couple of the Halfords Boxer resin handled ratchets, these must be 30yrs old now and still going strong, they are good when working in a cold workshop as the resin is never as cold or slippy as Chrome Steel. I know Teng Tools used the design, they made it in Orange and you can see Edd China use them in early Wheeler Dealers, but the design seems to have disappeared from the market now. What is nice is that nowadays we have the choice of so many excellent quality tools at affordable prices; back when I started messing with cars/bikes it was either expensive "pro" tools or a cheap set from the local hardware store that had a ratchet with 35 teeth that sounded like a football rattle and sockets that split. I've got spanners from the likes of Toolzone, BlueSpot, Silverline, Draper even Blackspur that are still performing perfectly after many years of (ab)use.
I'm a wera boy, for me as an engineer it comes down to looking after your tools and I care about them, and wera offers that sense of, 'I want to look after these because they're bloody expensive
I have bought two halford advance sets over the years , really nice tools i could clearly tell the differance between them and a budget set of car tools i had before , the halford advance stuff has always got the job done for me , the first set of advance tools i bought must be getting on for ten years old now still had none of the bits break. Liked and subcrided
I've had the Halfords (what used to be Professional) Advanced 175 piece kit for the past 30+ years, and as I use my tool(s) correctly, I have never broken anything in the set. But I also have a full 3 level tool stack fully loaded, which I also have never managed to break anything. As I have become disabled in the last few years, I have passed on the 175 piece set to my son, who doesn't really use it much 😭 But its bloody good value for money 👍
Blue point is made in taiwan. You can buy the same quality from toptul, johnesway or hans tools. On the other hand Wera is top notch. Hallfords is lower quality but if you are not a professional then it might work for you.
Halfords all the way for me.. I had a part break and they just swapped it out.. no problems..I also have the ratchet spanner set with mine.. for the price it's adorable for the average person..
I bought a very similar Halfords set a number of years ago. To be honest it was a bit of a spur of the moment purchase, I'd gone in to pick up some new wiper blades and they had a little display by the tills, a bit like chocolate at the supermarket. I think they were £239 but reduced to £120, at that price I couldn't leave them there. They will certainly last me out.
@@hammyh1165I think I payed the same for the full advanced set...probably around 10yrs ago now. Moved back in with my parents for a short stint after a breakup with the ex and my father got his hands on my beloved set😡😡he has lost about a 3rd of the set....I was super pissed as I don't like "anybody" touching my tools (for exactly this reason) Been looking at giving my Oldman the set he messed up and getting a new one of the same set. Looked at the price and was even more pissed off. They are now £330😳😳 I guess I will wait until Christmas and hope that they have a decent sale on during the holiday period.😢 P.s the advanced set is faultless as far as I'm concerned. As long as you keep them dry and stored away they will last a lifetime and if your unlucky enough to brake something they will replace so I'm told. I also like the fact that you can replace each tool if you do end up loosing something.👍🏼Great value for money....or at least it was for a mere £120 bargain buster! 🔧🔧🔧
Got both sets Halfords and Blue Point would say both are on par and compliment each other Halfords bits and socket bits are too brittle sockets are brilliant and hard wearing even chrome sockets used on impact gun but the odd soft socket in the set Blue point probably would rate them higher than modern Snap-on Blue Point set lasted me seven years without being shy to use impact gun on these now on the second 100 piece set wouldn’t have any other way Thank you excellent video guys
Did you onow that the lid covering the spanners and tools in the Blue Point set is meant to be a kneepad ? Box looks the same as Bahco which is actually owned by Snap-on.
Done everything you're not supposed to do with the halfords stuff, I.e 32mm 1/2 with a 3 ft bar on the ratchet impact on everything you can I've also used all extentions at once never had any issues I do have wera screwdrivers tho also brilliant.
As a mechanic with bits of all these brands, I believe snap on is top quality, top pride, blue point is a downgrade from snap on but an absolute solid tool, Halfords are very good quality to begin and I haven't had to warranty any yet so I can't comment, but again that speaks for it's self
@@BySixa Yeah definitely great tools just interesting to know really, sort of a question of why buy snap on or anything else thats dearer if the warranty is the same with something slightly less expensive
In the real world, the amount of chamfer on the lead edge of the sockets is important, for gripping bolt / nut heads that have sunk into the material a bit.
Halfords Advanced are made by Danaher/Apex who make Matco, GearWrench, Crescent, SATA and other professional-grade tool brands. Also make hand tools for a bunch of store-brand tool lines like Husky, Craftsman and Duralast. Lifetime warranties on just about all the brands too. As a qualified mechanic would definitely recommend the Halfords Advanced tools, prices are good, quality is good, warranty is very good if you ever need it. Can even get a straight 20% discount with a tradecard. Good prices become great prices. Don't get me wrong, Blue-Point _is_ good but the warranty isn't worth a damn unless you have access to a Snap-On truck. Meanwhile Halfords is everywhere. Also, Blue-Point is only good to a certain point, those sockets are good but the ratchets are average at best. Can't really comment on Wera, don't think I've ever seen a mechanic with Wera tools. Look interesting but bulky and I'm not sure how that plastic would hold up to oil, grease and rough handling.
i know a few people that have the halfords and say they are really good, and if anything breaks they will replace with no problems, really good review on all of them 👍
I wpuld like to have seen Snapon include a telescopic magnet & telescopic mirror in their sets.It's ok looking at those tools but the real deal is having them tested under extreme testing.Snapon are renowned to have strong tools & have a guarantee if you happen to break a tool.
Ive got a halfords 175 piece set and its great but big. I recently got the wera maintenance kit for electrical fitting work (im a fabricator) and im massively impressed by the zyklop 1/4... but the whole wera kit is a massively expensive
there are several different socket locks out there. I have some good ones from Stahwille and Facom and each type has pros and cons, but a very handy feature that i use a lot in fiddly areas, especially in smaller drive sizes.
Blue Point is the budget version of Snap On, but still great quality, Wera are Good Tools, but slightly gimmicky, and for Occasional Amateur use, the Halfords set is just fine.
The Halfords socket set is the best on the market I have blue point and it’s not as good as the Halfords one my pal has who I work with so I will be upgrading to the Halfords one I think this year
I have a bunch of wera stuff, I love the screwdrivers, but I have a set of joker ratchet spanners which I have never been able to use, the heads are too big, the open end is pretty unforgiving and they have a flat profile which is super annoying. Another issue I have with wera and it applies to all rubber handled ratchets, is they get oily really quickly. I would like to try a wera ratchet, but I have a feeling it's a bit gimmicky and I think having to clean the handle is a bit of a faff. The locking extensions are genius though.
Good job guys, for me, the key is how thin the spanners and sockets are, tools that have thick walls are useless. I’d rather have no life time warranty and the tools are a bit slimmer and more accessible. Also, cheap Allen keys are a waste of time, investing in a good high quality set will mean they actually work and don’t just slip right away. You don’t need expensive tools, but it’s worth considering the finer points on design for your intended application.
i've got one of those halfords extensions that have the button on them to stop the sockets falling off it broke, they replaced it in the store straight away
@@MachineryNation i don't think they do they anymore, this was from a set i bought about 10 years ago, the button broke the first time i used it 🤣 i'll see if i can have a rummage around to find it as it's one of those tools i very very rarely use anymore as i prefer the wobbly versions
I had an Halfords advance set since they where first available. I think I paid about £80 for a massive set . My wife wasn't to happy that I spent a week's wages on some sockets and spanners at the time . I had to replace all the 10 mm 13 mm and 19mm . Think the socket fairy has them . Good tools and well happy . Plastic case isn't up to much good as I think the ultra violet has had a go at it . My old first set had a metal case and even though the sockets are all rusty and can't read the sizes it don't matter as they where AF anyway. I tell you and excellent socket set that is absolutely brilliant is the Lidl own brand for £35. These are all 12 point sockets and come with a massive bit collection. I had this set six years and only broke one stupid bit ( my fault) .
I did the same, walked in and chatted to a guy about tools 10 years later, mentioned the case was crap and had broken, and apparently they will even replace the box under warrenty, and just so happened to have one in stock! Take the thing in and ask, its definitely worth it.
The Halfords is a great set. The Milwaukee sets are fantastic and are my favourite. For convenience though it is nice having the snap on van come to your workshop lol 😂
We wanted a Milwaukee set to feature in this but even being a dealer we couldn’t get one 😂 I like that there sockets are square set so they don’t roll off the bench! Cheers Harri 👍🏼
What about when you loose the little foam bit that stops all the little sockets falling out of place ? Cheaper sets they go everywhere when you open them up after they have been in the car
Nice review 👍Halfords for me as they are just down the road to replace any I kill while trying to use them with my absolute terrible mechanical skills 😅
Would love a torture test on the like of snap on vs bluespot/us pro, like to see whether it's more worthwhile to buy a good one once or buy cheaper ones just when they break
Old school mechanic here, those tools are ok, but not enough tools as a mechanic to get the job done. Blue point, pricey but not a complete set of extension, wrench & only in 3/8 & 1/4 socket set, and not a complete set at that. Werea set, awful set, very little to do there, the last mechanic tool set the Halford set is ok but not a complete full set in socket. My best opinion in a mechanic tool set, is the Dewalt 204pc mechanic tool set which has a complete full socket set in Metric and SAE, nice wrench set, and a good set of extension of 1/2, 3/8, & 1/4 set, and a good set of allen & E-torx socket set. And another complete socket set it the Pittsburgh 301pc socket set. I think you should check both sets out. But hay that's just my opinion as a mechanic.
Have had a Halfords socket set for 27 years. No problem with any of the tools, but the case lost both catches about 10 years ago. Is this covered by the lifetime warranty. ?
No, cases aren’t covered. You can buy the newer the replacement cases but they’ve discontinued all the older type cases now. I’ve got a great set and the box is knackered. I’m gutted
The blue point set looks very similar to halford advanced offerings. Likely they came out of the same factory I reckon. I thought it was draper to start with (draper expert can be quite good stuff).
Hi guys ....an excellent review and well represented so thank you for posting. Ive been using Halfords tools since the 1970's and never had any problems with them, i even had a 1/2" drive all steel ratchet that had an oil hole in the top so that you could lubricate the mechanism, i used that ratchet for years, outside in all weather's, i eventually gave it to our son to use as he is a light and heavy vehicle mechanic and im pleased to say its still in use. The new Halfords Advanced tool range is excellent and ive been using those regulary without any problems. Halfords are open 7 days a week and have a store in most large towns, you can check the availability on line, as well as placing an order, when its ready for collection then you are sent an Email and text message. Most of the tools are on display so you can handle and view them before purchase, they are priced very reasonably especially on the trade card, or when they are in a sale. I find after sales very good at Halfords, i recently purchased a toolbox part of the Advanced collection, but when i opened the box at home i found one of the drawers was not operating correctly. I returned the following day and Halfords immediately exchanged the tool box without any problems, very good customer service and free parking. I have personally never owned any Snap off tools as they are far to expensive, ive never owned any wera tools either as ive never seen that brand previously, but have owned many other makes such as Britool, king dick, snail, gedore, facom, draper, elora etc, its not about the tool brand its all about the skills of the person using them......
sadly im a bit of a snap on junkie been in the garden machinery trade for around 30 years , so convienient having the snap on van come round and the other good thing its on a % per week , i have the smaller bluepoint set and ive had it over 6 years , never failed snap on and blue point for me
30 years.. we thank you for your service. Do you have any hair left? Haha. Yes a lot of people do like the advantages of the van calling around. From an employers point of view we find them a hinderance as the technicians sometimes waste a lot of time and when they call every other week it adds up. 😂😂
Blue Point is not really Snap On. They are products marketed by Snap On but not made by them. My dealer told me the B and the P in Blue Point stand for Bought in Product.
Halfords wins for me hands down my Snap-On stuff the guy comes in his truck i give him something ive broken he ether tries to fix it or buggers off with it for weeks before he replaces it. Halfords i take a broken item to the counter they say 'sorry sir' then come out the back room with a brand new item.
I can’t comment on the 3 as I use Bahco and I believe they also have a lifetime warranty, I’ve never had anything Bahco break imo they are great and I wouldn’t use anything else 🙂👍
@@MachineryNation What I like about Bahco is it’s reasonably priced but is still well made, I have the 3 socket sets I use the small set most but the larger set I mainly use my my vehicles. I’ve done a couple of giveaways in the past of the small Bahco set and the winners seem to love them. I’ve always been a fan of Snap On but never could warrant spending the money, so imo a make like Bahco is a great alternative 🙂👍
@@menditman2004 yeah defo, I’ve got the little small set and love it apart from that the case does not fold flat when open haha. But 100% love the Bacho stuff and it’s owned by Snap-on so win win 🤙🏻
Blue point is not snap on. Close no cigar. And are the sockets 6 points or 12? Also American Cars have been full metro . SAE if your working on trucks, old cars, tractors. Also I prefer the md length sockets over the deep sockets. So my million dollar question is why Don they make a reasonable price docket set with what we really use.?
@@MachineryNation Most Snap On tools are now made in China. Blue Point has been made in China for more than 25 years. Wera is the only one of those sets that would stand up to regular professional use. Snap On Chinese made tools are not comparable to US made ones, but I suppose without manufacturing in China, they would have been out of business some time ago? Lower quality Chinese tools are fine for occasional or DIY use though, and for anyone who isn't a pro, the Halfords tools are a very good choice.
Can I ask, best to get 6 point socket set or 12 point socket set, more for removing 6 hex nut. There's advantages and disadvantages I know but I'm nkt sure what is best? Any advice
I may have used an impact wrench on a halfords socket and guess what it split. Took it to local store and they simply replaced it. Excellent being able to get another replacement immediately.
Wwll technically they shouldn't as these are not impacts, but it is what it is I guess. I weld all sorts of sockets > 41 that folks crack all the time cause they use impacts.
@@Mistabushi I agree I was most surprised but I guess it is difficult to show that an impact has not been used on it. My point was it appears almost no quibble which is amazing for such cost effective tools.
@@fibreguy1971 yeah, I get ya mate I have couple of halfords tools and big fan of they torque wrenches as they are good price and comes with calibration certificate. Anything within that price range is crap, so point for them.
Colour coding the sizes is a good idea. It allows you to quickly grab the right size out of a pile. If the hardware (bolts, screws, nuts etc.) followed the same colour codes, it'd make things a lot faster too. It just needs to be standardized across manufacturers. They could follow the standard used in electronics - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_color_code
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I used Halfords professional & advanced sets for 30 years in a large busy workshop, only problem I ever had was the screws coming loose in the ratchet head 0n the 3/8 ratchet Halfords swapped it out no questions asked even though it was well worn & scratched up & I had no receipt. On a side note I retired at 50 & the guys who used to get all excited & run into the snap on van are still working!
I recently had the same with my one, changed it no questions asked. Quite pleasantly surprised to find the new one is held together with a circlip instead, no more screws!
Why don't you actually test the sets instead of just looking at them?
Thanks you just saved me 20 min
Cos there just youtubers seeking attention and not engineers giving advice
Halfords advanced stuff is tremendous value imo, I’ve never had any issues & with a trade card it’s pretty cheap too.
Its excellent really. I bought exactly that halfords set for £160 on black friday with a trade card last year. A couple of the small bits broke and halfords changed them immediately with no questions. Its beyond just good value imo.
try working with it ,,, its fat and horrid and feels cheap , I used to work for them and took my own snap on tools to work , even for free I didnt like it enough to work with it.
wera box too restricted , Id pay the money and buy the bluetooth , its the only actual set of tools in the video.
Absolute rubbish @@tomthompson7400 clearly never worked a day in your life on cars and think 'snap-on' is the best tools. Halfords have solid kits for apprentices etc and have never failed myself or half of the people i know who own them. And even more easy going into store and trading in any (rarely) broken bits.
A few year ago the workshop I was working in got broken into and all my tools got stolen. I went to Halfords and bought a top box and filled it with Halford tools. I have no complaints about them cheap to buy good quality for the price. To this day I still use them
Great video
The Halford set looks the best value set for anyone just starting up a tool kit, which I would purchase. I'm 69 and started putting together my sockets and socket tools together when I was 18. I couldn't tell you how many bits I have in my collection, but just purchased extra bits as and when necessary to do a special job. To my knowledge, I have never broken a socket or spanner, but yes I have lost a few over the years. I just keep a cheap socket and spanner set in the car for emergencies. But as mentioned I would purchase the Halford set if I was starting out again.
Bought some Halfords sets in a sale 28yrs ago to take on breakdowns.
Still use them now almost every day, none have broken not even ratchet spanners, good buy.
Sometimes the springs in the mechanism fail but this is usually only if you let them get wet but aside from that they last ages and Halfords used to sell repair kits for them.
As you guys say - for a home DIY garage, mechanic, or mobile mechanic - the Halfords set is absolutely a great buy; for a more seasoned mechanic - either of the other sets might fit their preferences, and I think a lot of it will come down to preference and what is missing from their existing lineup.
I have Halfords and I work every day, it dose the job. Today I purchased the Halfords torque wrench 👌
Nice, glad you are getting on with it 🤩
2:02... Just Blue-Point...SnapOn is a different league..but most Bluepoint are good tools...
The Halford Advanced is a really nice set...hello from USA 🇺🇸
Usually in larger sets like that at a good price ...something in there is junk...the ratchets , or the wrenches, but in that Halford set everything looks top notch
My dad was a mechanic and used to buy old tool boxes and sell the tools. I have an entire box full of assorted sockets that he didn't sell as they weren't full sets. I have so many Halfords advanced sockets and they are brilliant. Considering picking up that set. My Magnuson 1/2" is good but I'd rather have the ability to use 3/8 and 1/4 and the variety in that set is incredible
blue point by snap on. my dad has a full snap on tool box with snap on, matco, and mac ratchets sockets extensions and yet this is the blue point set he always reaches for. nice and handy having everything in one nice case. only downside is that blue point is manufactured in taiwan rather than the US plant. But the quaility is still on par with snap on standards
we still have our halfords advanced toolbox from about 20 yrs ago! still going strong and well.. few bits broke, one rachet but all replaced under lifetime guarantee
I have had the bluepoint set for years , great set at the race circuit or scrap yard. Parts replaced under warranty no problem and individual items are not expensive to replace either. Pay weekly, not mentioned. My son now has the same set. Catches do come off if stepped on but minuets to refit..
I've had one of the smaller Halfords Advanced sets for about 20 years and its had a fair bit of hammer. I wouldn't know about the warranty as nothing has broken yet!
I've got the Halfords Advance with ratchet spanners and even using on tractors with occasional lazy use of a chrome socket on the uga-dugga gun they are holding up fine after 4 years. Yep as others have said the bit sets are brittle but then they are usually considered consumables in a workshop anyway.
That’s awesome, thank you 👍🏼
As a d.i.y mechanic I've used Halfords sockets and spanners for years their cheap life time warranty can't go wrong I also use teng the only thing I would recommend is spend good money on is a quality cordless impact wrench Milwaukee never had any problems make jobs easier and quicker really expensive socket set doesn't make you a better mechanic there are loads of budget tools out their that are capable of doing the job
This is all very true Steve 👍🏼
I bought a Halfords 150 piece set years ago and the quality of the ratchets was much better. Had to take the 1/4" ratchet back because it had stopped holding the sockets on and the replacement from the new sets was Christmas cracker by comparison. The spanners are ratchet on the ring end as well so looks like they have cheapened them up over the years. Great value though and no questions asked when you need to exchange anything.
Great feedback thank you 👍🏼
I like Halfords very much, I got most of my stuff from them and they never ask questions when you take any back. I've only ever have to take a T30 torx socket 3/8 drive back so I keep two to be safe now so for that I give them 10/10 but the t30 torx socket 3/8 drive I give 6/10 but keep two and you should be good for life.
As a mechanic and owning both Halfords and bluepoint box I can say the “cheaper” Halfords will not disappoint i actually find the ratchets in the bluepoint box disappointingly weak only use in workshop services where as my Halfords ones see the road side action dirt and weather and still work grate after 5 years of use obviously it’s nice that snapon pops round weekly so warranty easily done
I have draper expert from 1991, Halfords from 2020
Halfords is nothing in comparison,the weight of the set says it all lol
Halfords has loads broken sockets and ratchet broken,
1985 Kamasa set is better than Halfords,and hilka is better lol
Simples.
For the most often used socket sizes like 9,10,11,12, get Wera Holding Function sockets.
So the screw or nut don’t fall out when you’re wrenching in a tight spot.
The other sizes just get a cheap but decent set or buy as you need.
Most important is a good quality fine toothed ratchet handle and you’re good to go.
As a landrover owner you cant get much better than the halford's set great value for money and just about everything you need
And being a Landrover I’m guessing you use it a lot 😂👍🏼
@@MachineryNation 🤣🤣🤣
Same here mate
I've had a 3/8 blue point set for 20 years, it's a great set.
The Halfords set is great value for money and I've pointed many a young person in that direction.
Not played with the wera set but just looking at that ratchet the size of it is just to big to get into some jobs.
If you work in tight spaces size of the ratchet head and number of teeth are important.
been looking into the blue-point myself. Admittedly, It's for diy use but I love working on cars and I'm 23 so I want to buy something I can use for my life and want something nice.
I cannot quite justify snap-on, but blue-point seems a great compromise. I dont know, the halford stuff just doesn't give me the fizz, be a bit different if I was older but I'm sort of thinking do it right from the start and get quality.
Isn't blue-point same as snap-on?
@@TheWinwin4all Blue-Point these days is Snap-On's 'value' line - nothing wrong with the tools, but it's not your actual Snap-On, and not made in the USA, for the most part.
Having had a Halfords professional set for 30+ years and only broken one of the spline drive bits I can vouch for their quality. Note I was a master tech using Snap-on at work (I used the Halfords set at work for years but relegated it for Snap-on as money and need arose) but doing a lot of work at home and ‘foreigners’ the Halfords set has been used hard and a lot without issue. The earlier Halfords set was more complete with more over lap between the 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 sockets also with shallow and deep ranges.
Also had the Blue-point service set, very complete and great quality, recommended.
That’s awesome James, thank you for sharing your experience 🤩
@@MachineryNation No problem… I wouldn’t normal endorse stuff, even Snap-on, which are good quality but too expensive only off set by the ‘free’ credit and convenience you get off the van.
I don’t like that the new professional sets include ratchet spanners, Halfords normal spanners are really good and prefer these to be included and have ratchet spanners as a separate purchase. Otherwise it’s a robust set, the ratchets will even stand a bit of tube extension to give more torque as there’s no long breaker bar include 👍
2 things about that bluepoint set. The catches on the box get broken off very easily and the handle is only on one side, so it empties its self on the floor when its picked up without being locked. Also, try getting a snap on warranty honoured (or even service work for that matter) after you stop buying stuff off a snap on dealer!!! I used a halford professional set as my loaner kit and it got abused and kept going, they didnt even blink when i took a socket back after doing exactly what you showed with the tractor! hahaha. Warranty is a very different thing when the staff dont really care! Gotta say though the bluepoint set has been everywhere with me, its nicer to use than the Halfords set, I really like it a lot. But for starting out you cant beat the Halfords kit!
Thank you for your feedback, some very interesting points 👍🏼
Halfords Advanced warranty is excellent, just take your broken tool into the store and get a new one, no receipt needed. A lot easier if you're a DIYer who doesn't have a Snap-On truck coming round every week.
I bought a Halfords socket set in 1988 when I passed my driving test it's been with me ever since never let me down and it got heavy use really heavy. But two years ago my car was stolen and in the boot was the socket set so I lost it . To be honest apart from the inconvenience I am most gutted about the socket set. So this year I bought the advanced Halfords socket set as I reckon it will last me the rest of my life.
Halfords Advanced is excellent quality and value, I have loads of them.
I've also got loads of other tools that come with a "lifetime warranty" but they rely on you sending the broken tool back to the importer/manufacturer at your expense then waiting for them to decide if they will replace it and if they do sending another one out, so few people ever bother. And I suspect they know this.
With Halfords you simply walk into the store, show the broken tool and it is replaced, no having to show a receipt, get the Manager, or send it to Head Office, you are simply given a replacement (or equivalent) then and there, you don't even have to sign anything. This is perfect on a Sunday afternoon when you break your spanner and need to get the job done, as in the UK you are never too far away from a branch of Halfords, so you can get a replacement within hours and get on with the job.
I've used Wera spanners and they were fine, no better or worse than my Halfords Advanced. The socket set featured is a prime example in over-design. In use the ratchet is going to get covered in oil and grease as will any ratchet, the Halfords and Bluepoint can simply be wiped with a rag and they look like new, that Wera ratchet will be far more difficult to clean as thoroughly. There is a reason that so many ratchets copy the the old Snap-On design it simply works.
I also have a couple of the Halfords Boxer resin handled ratchets, these must be 30yrs old now and still going strong, they are good when working in a cold workshop as the resin is never as cold or slippy as Chrome Steel. I know Teng Tools used the design, they made it in Orange and you can see Edd China use them in early Wheeler Dealers, but the design seems to have disappeared from the market now.
What is nice is that nowadays we have the choice of so many excellent quality tools at affordable prices; back when I started messing with cars/bikes it was either expensive "pro" tools or a cheap set from the local hardware store that had a ratchet with 35 teeth that sounded like a football rattle and sockets that split.
I've got spanners from the likes of Toolzone, BlueSpot, Silverline, Draper even Blackspur that are still performing perfectly after many years of (ab)use.
I'm a wera boy, for me as an engineer it comes down to looking after your tools and I care about them, and wera offers that sense of, 'I want to look after these because they're bloody expensive
Yeah total respect for that. It is beautiful equipment 🤩
Our engineers like them the most and even thought I am not engineer I had to get myself one because they look so good.
Yh wera tools wouldn’t last long In a mechanic garage they are mainly electrical engineer tools
I have bought two halford advance sets over the years , really nice tools i could clearly tell the differance between them and a budget set of car tools i had before , the halford advance stuff has always got the job done for me , the first set of advance tools i bought must be getting on for ten years old now still had none of the bits break. Liked and subcrided
I've had the Halfords (what used to be Professional) Advanced 175 piece kit for the past 30+ years, and as I use my tool(s) correctly, I have never broken anything in the set. But I also have a full 3 level tool stack fully loaded, which I also have never managed to break anything. As I have become disabled in the last few years, I have passed on the 175 piece set to my son, who doesn't really use it much 😭 But its bloody good value for money 👍
Blue point is made in taiwan. You can buy the same quality from toptul, johnesway or hans tools. On the other hand Wera is top notch. Hallfords is lower quality but if you are not a professional then it might work for you.
Halfords all the way for me.. I had a part break and they just swapped it out.. no problems..I also have the ratchet spanner set with mine.. for the price it's adorable for the average person..
I wouldn’t call you average Mick but defo adorable 😉 miss you man, we must catch up soon!
i would get the bahco set compared to the snap on if you look their are a lot of similarities cuz snap on brought bahco
I bought a very similar Halfords set a number of years ago. To be honest it was a bit of a spur of the moment purchase, I'd gone in to pick up some new wiper blades and they had a little display by the tills, a bit like chocolate at the supermarket. I think they were £239 but reduced to £120, at that price I couldn't leave them there. They will certainly last me out.
Ideal Bill, you’ve got to love an impulse buy that you don’t regret 👍🏼
I got mine in a Christmas offer for the same price, been a fantastic set . I use it on rusty Landrovers and it's doing well.
Well worth the £120.
@@hammyh1165I think I payed the same for the full advanced set...probably around 10yrs ago now. Moved back in with my parents for a short stint after a breakup with the ex and my father got his hands on my beloved set😡😡he has lost about a 3rd of the set....I was super pissed as I don't like "anybody" touching my tools (for exactly this reason)
Been looking at giving my Oldman the set he messed up and getting a new one of the same set. Looked at the price and was even more pissed off. They are now £330😳😳
I guess I will wait until Christmas and hope that they have a decent sale on during the holiday period.😢
P.s the advanced set is faultless as far as I'm concerned. As long as you keep them dry and stored away they will last a lifetime and if your unlucky enough to brake something they will replace so I'm told. I also like the fact that you can replace each tool if you do end up loosing something.👍🏼Great value for money....or at least it was for a mere £120 bargain buster!
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Got both sets Halfords and Blue Point would say both are on par and compliment each other
Halfords bits and socket bits are too brittle sockets are brilliant and hard wearing even chrome sockets used on impact gun but the odd soft socket in the set
Blue point probably would rate them higher than modern Snap-on
Blue Point set lasted me seven years without being shy to use impact gun on these now on the second 100 piece set wouldn’t have any other way
Thank you excellent video guys
Thank you for sharing your experience, we really approach it 🤩
Did you onow that the lid covering the spanners and tools in the Blue Point set is meant to be a kneepad ?
Box looks the same as Bahco which is actually owned by Snap-on.
I did not know that! Yeah it’s similar to Bahco 👍🏼
Done everything you're not supposed to do with the halfords stuff, I.e 32mm 1/2 with a 3 ft bar on the ratchet impact on everything you can I've also used all extentions at once never had any issues I do have wera screwdrivers tho also brilliant.
As a mechanic with bits of all these brands, I believe snap on is top quality, top pride, blue point is a downgrade from snap on but an absolute solid tool, Halfords are very good quality to begin and I haven't had to warranty any yet so I can't comment, but again that speaks for it's self
how much of a downgrade is the blue point? I'm thinking of buying the blue-point set. I am wanting something that will last me
@@BySixa Yeah definitely great tools just interesting to know really, sort of a question of why buy snap on or anything else thats dearer if the warranty is the same with something slightly less expensive
The chunky halfords hex bits you say arent impact, are infact impact bits and are covered if used as such
Interesting, good to know thank you 🤩
Nice One Guys I've got a Draper expert socket set had that for 18 years give or take Thanks again
Nice Darren, sounds like it has treated you well 👍🏼
In the real world, the amount of chamfer on the lead edge of the sockets is important, for gripping bolt / nut heads that have sunk into the material a bit.
Have had a halfords set for over thirty years, apart from the ratchet handles, the kit has done me well.
Halfords Advanced are made by Danaher/Apex who make Matco, GearWrench, Crescent, SATA and other professional-grade tool brands. Also make hand tools for a bunch of store-brand tool lines like Husky, Craftsman and Duralast. Lifetime warranties on just about all the brands too.
As a qualified mechanic would definitely recommend the Halfords Advanced tools, prices are good, quality is good, warranty is very good if you ever need it. Can even get a straight 20% discount with a tradecard. Good prices become great prices.
Don't get me wrong, Blue-Point _is_ good but the warranty isn't worth a damn unless you have access to a Snap-On truck. Meanwhile Halfords is everywhere. Also, Blue-Point is only good to a certain point, those sockets are good but the ratchets are average at best. Can't really comment on Wera, don't think I've ever seen a mechanic with Wera tools. Look interesting but bulky and I'm not sure how that plastic would hold up to oil, grease and rough handling.
Great job guys! I love how you keep it light and comical....😁
Thanks steve, we try. It’s all down to the editing if I’m honest 👍🏼😎
I've got multiple different sets of Halfords Advanced and a couple Bluepoint sets, the Halfords is far better value and equal in quality I'd say. 👍😉
Great feedback thank you 🤩
i know a few people that have the halfords and say they are really good, and if anything breaks they will replace with no problems, really good review on all of them 👍
They seem pretty good. Thank you Nev 😎
They don't induce visceral tool lust the way the Wera do though.
I wpuld like to have seen Snapon include a telescopic magnet & telescopic mirror in their sets.It's ok looking at those tools but the real deal is having them tested under extreme testing.Snapon are renowned to have strong tools & have a guarantee if you happen to break a tool.
Long time Wera user here, they are awesome tools that I would recommend to anyone. (Pronounced Vaira)
Great to hear Ddfan, and thank you for the pronunciation.
Ive got a halfords 175 piece set and its great but big. I recently got the wera maintenance kit for electrical fitting work (im a fabricator) and im massively impressed by the zyklop 1/4... but the whole wera kit is a massively expensive
Yeah for sure ££££ glad you like it 👍🏼
there are several different socket locks out there. I have some good ones from Stahwille and Facom and each type has pros and cons, but a very handy feature that i use a lot in fiddly areas, especially in smaller drive sizes.
Are you in the armed forces by any chance?
Don't forget, you may only have one dedicated 1/4" extension but the nut driver bit is some sort of extension too if you look properly 😉
I understand they have some real adorable prices too 🤔
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Blue Point is the budget version of Snap On, but still great quality, Wera are Good Tools, but slightly gimmicky, and for Occasional Amateur use, the Halfords set is just fine.
The Halfords socket set is the best on the market I have blue point and it’s not as good as the Halfords one my pal has who I work with so I will be upgrading to the Halfords one I think this year
Thanks for the feedback Panda 👍🏼
I have a bunch of wera stuff, I love the screwdrivers, but I have a set of joker ratchet spanners which I have never been able to use, the heads are too big, the open end is pretty unforgiving and they have a flat profile which is super annoying. Another issue I have with wera and it applies to all rubber handled ratchets, is they get oily really quickly. I would like to try a wera ratchet, but I have a feeling it's a bit gimmicky and I think having to clean the handle is a bit of a faff. The locking extensions are genius though.
Awesome thanks for the feedback Stuart. We have a ratchet spanner video coming out very soon 🥳 this is really useful 👍🏼
Think Wera electrical sets are great but will stick with bahco and Halfords socket sets. Knipex for pliers and local hardware for hammers.
The blue point set is available this side of the pond under various names, including "Mac expert" or "Expert by Mac"
williams is blue-point
Good job guys, for me, the key is how thin the spanners and sockets are, tools that have thick walls are useless.
I’d rather have no life time warranty and the tools are a bit slimmer and more accessible.
Also, cheap Allen keys are a waste of time, investing in a good high quality set will mean they actually work and don’t just slip right away.
You don’t need expensive tools, but it’s worth considering the finer points on design for your intended application.
100% agree. I’ve got a lot of cheaper tools that either “fit the bill” or ones that don’t get used very often and can’t warrant the expense 👍🏼
Speed driver acts as a extension for the quartz inch
We didn’t even notice, thank you for pointing it out 👍🏼
i've got one of those halfords extensions that have the button on them to stop the sockets falling off
it broke, they replaced it in the store straight away
Cool, I didn’t know Halfords done a button on an extension, I will check them out 👍🏼
@@MachineryNation i don't think they do they anymore, this was from a set i bought about 10 years ago, the button broke the first time i used it 🤣
i'll see if i can have a rummage around to find it as it's one of those tools i very very rarely use anymore as i prefer the wobbly versions
@@therealdojj cool man, that would be awesome 👍🏼
@@therealdojj They still have them, I just ordered a set for £11.19 with a Trade Card, basically 1/2 price.
@@huwjones5879 the trade card is so good, at least 20% off most things and in some cases i've paid pennies for light bulbs
I had an Halfords advance set since they where first available. I think I paid about £80 for a massive set . My wife wasn't to happy that I spent a week's wages on some sockets and spanners at the time . I had to replace all the 10 mm 13 mm and 19mm . Think the socket fairy has them . Good tools and well happy . Plastic case isn't up to much good as I think the ultra violet has had a go at it . My old first set had a metal case and even though the sockets are all rusty and can't read the sizes it don't matter as they where AF anyway. I tell you and excellent socket set that is absolutely brilliant is the Lidl own brand for £35. These are all 12 point sockets and come with a massive bit collection. I had this set six years and only broke one stupid bit ( my fault) .
I did the same, walked in and chatted to a guy about tools 10 years later, mentioned the case was crap and had broken, and apparently they will even replace the box under warrenty, and just so happened to have one in stock! Take the thing in and ask, its definitely worth it.
That blue point is over 500 quid now on amazon.
That "swivel ratchet" looks like a 1/4 breaker bar... and Bluepoint by Snap on - made in Taiwan.
The Halfords is a great set. The Milwaukee sets are fantastic and are my favourite. For convenience though it is nice having the snap on van come to your workshop lol 😂
We wanted a Milwaukee set to feature in this but even being a dealer we couldn’t get one 😂 I like that there sockets are square set so they don’t roll off the bench! Cheers Harri 👍🏼
@@MachineryNation they are brilliant for the money. Got the 1/2, 3/8 and 1/4 sets. Had to wait a while for the 3/8 one to come into stock 👍
@@MachineryNation why just low stock at the mo?
What about when you loose the little foam bit that stops all the little sockets falling out of place ? Cheaper sets they go everywhere when you open them up after they have been in the car
Nice review 👍Halfords for me as they are just down the road to replace any I kill while trying to use them with my absolute terrible mechanical skills 😅
Thanks Dude, Yeah we are very impressed 👍🏼
Halfords are easier for quick replacement, on a sunday morning,getting a snap on can be a nightmare
Yeah very handy to pop in while the other half is food shopping 😂 thank you John 👍🏼
Halfords exchanged a 17mm.spanner no quibble at all
Nice 👍🏼
I have a Halfords advance set. It’s great. Is the case life time warranty too as every time i open it at least 3 spanner’s fall out .
Would love a torture test on the like of snap on vs bluespot/us pro, like to see whether it's more worthwhile to buy a good one once or buy cheaper ones just when they break
Blue point is made by William's tools, but William's is on by apex tools that also makes snap on
Interesting, thank you 👍🏼
Old school mechanic here, those tools are ok, but not enough tools as a mechanic to get the job done. Blue point, pricey but not a complete set of extension, wrench & only in 3/8 & 1/4 socket set, and not a complete set at that. Werea set, awful set, very little to do there, the last mechanic tool set the Halford set is ok but not a complete full set in socket. My best opinion in a mechanic tool set, is the Dewalt 204pc mechanic tool set which has a complete full socket set in Metric and SAE, nice wrench set, and a good set of extension of 1/2, 3/8, & 1/4 set, and a good set of allen & E-torx socket set. And another complete socket set it the Pittsburgh 301pc socket set. I think you should check both sets out. But hay that's just my opinion as a mechanic.
Have had a Halfords socket set for 27 years. No problem with any of the tools, but the case lost both catches about 10 years ago. Is this covered by the lifetime warranty. ?
No, cases aren’t covered. You can buy the newer the replacement cases but they’ve discontinued all the older type cases now.
I’ve got a great set and the box is knackered. I’m gutted
The blue point set looks very similar to halford advanced offerings. Likely they came out of the same factory I reckon. I thought it was draper to start with (draper expert can be quite good stuff).
Hi guys ....an excellent review and well represented so thank you for posting.
Ive been using Halfords tools since the 1970's and never had any problems with them, i even had a 1/2" drive all steel ratchet that had an oil hole in the top so that you could lubricate the mechanism, i used that ratchet for years, outside in all weather's, i eventually gave it to our son to use as he is a light and heavy vehicle mechanic and im pleased to say its still in use.
The new Halfords Advanced tool range is excellent and ive been using those regulary without any problems.
Halfords are open 7 days a week and have a store in most large towns, you can check the availability on line, as well as placing an order, when its ready for collection then you are sent an Email and text message.
Most of the tools are on display so you can handle and view them before purchase, they are priced very reasonably especially on the trade card, or when they are in a sale.
I find after sales very good at Halfords, i recently purchased a toolbox part of the Advanced collection, but when i opened the box at home i found one of the drawers was not operating correctly.
I returned the following day and Halfords immediately exchanged the tool box without any problems, very good customer service and free parking.
I have personally never owned any Snap off tools as they are far to expensive, ive never owned any wera tools either as ive never seen that brand previously, but have owned many other makes such as Britool, king dick, snail, gedore, facom, draper, elora etc, its not about the tool brand its all about the skills of the person using them......
Hi Stefano, thank you very much for your extensive feedback. Really great to hear your experiences.
I’ve a Wera 1/4 inch socket set. It’s brilliant but wether it lasts as long as my Halfords set from the 1970s is yet to be seen
sadly im a bit of a snap on junkie
been in the garden machinery trade for around 30 years , so convienient having the snap on van come round and the other good thing its on a % per week , i have the smaller bluepoint set and ive had it over 6 years , never failed snap on and blue point for me
30 years.. we thank you for your service. Do you have any hair left? Haha. Yes a lot of people do like the advantages of the van calling around. From an employers point of view we find them a hinderance as the technicians sometimes waste a lot of time and when they call every other week it adds up. 😂😂
@@MachineryNation thank you , i love the show and always try and watch , i see you guys pop up on the dealer network on FB and it brings a smile
@@simonsays5722 thank you so much for your support 🤩 what part of the country are you from?
@@MachineryNation more than welcome !!
im in the south east, little town called banbury just outside of oxford
@@simonsays5722 Cool man 👍🏼
Cant knock halfords for the pricepoint and the warranty factor!
For sure, i haven’t heard any complaints yet.
Blue Point is not really Snap On. They are products marketed by Snap On but not made by them. My dealer told me the B and the P in Blue Point stand for Bought in Product.
Halfords wins for me hands down my Snap-On stuff the guy comes in his truck i give him something ive broken he ether tries to fix it or buggers off with it for weeks before he replaces it. Halfords i take a broken item to the counter they say 'sorry sir' then come out the back room with a brand new item.
Halfors advance is a no brainer. If you break something just take it back and they will swap it.
They are very good like that 👍🏼
I can’t comment on the 3 as I use Bahco and I believe they also have a lifetime warranty, I’ve never had anything Bahco break imo they are great and I wouldn’t use anything else 🙂👍
The Bacho stuff is nice, I own a set myself. They early made it in this video but one of the lads just bought the Snap on set so we used that instead.
@@MachineryNation What I like about Bahco is it’s reasonably priced but is still well made, I have the 3 socket sets I use the small set most but the larger set I mainly use my my vehicles. I’ve done a couple of giveaways in the past of the small Bahco set and the winners seem to love them. I’ve always been a fan of Snap On but never could warrant spending the money, so imo a make like Bahco is a great alternative 🙂👍
@@menditman2004 yeah defo, I’ve got the little small set and love it apart from that the case does not fold flat when open haha. But 100% love the Bacho stuff and it’s owned by Snap-on so win win 🤙🏻
Snap-On owns Bahco. It's on their our brands page.
@@1pcfred they do indeed 👍🏼
Blue point is not snap on. Close no cigar. And are the sockets 6 points or 12? Also American Cars have been full metro . SAE if your working on trucks, old cars, tractors. Also I prefer the md length sockets over the deep sockets. So my million dollar question is why Don they make a reasonable price docket set with what we really use.?
I love Wera screwdrivers and bits, but that 1/2" ratchet head is stupidly big, I can see that being a problem in numerous situations.
I have the KS Tools 917.0216 216 piece set and very happy with that. You should take a look at KS Tools :D
Wish i got more Wera tools before they moved production to China.
Dewalt makes a good set, very big, all chrome or all black, and warranty.
Wera is German made, the other 2 are Chinese. The other sets are fine for DIY use, but the Wera is the only one suited to regular professional use.
Wera is made in the Czech Republic and as I understand the BluePoint is made in the US. Not sure where the Halfords sets are made.
@@MachineryNation Most Snap On tools are now made in China. Blue Point has been made in China for more than 25 years. Wera is the only one of those sets that would stand up to regular professional use.
Snap On Chinese made tools are not comparable to US made ones, but I suppose without manufacturing in China, they would have been out of business some time ago?
Lower quality Chinese tools are fine for occasional or DIY use though, and for anyone who isn't a pro, the Halfords tools are a very good choice.
Blue point only.good but not the same as super spendy but very nice snap tools
Take the broken item into Halfords they will replace at all the big stores no hassles although I'm not a fan of Halfords the tools are reasonable
100%
Nice video. Review more wera told. The joker wrench set and the c3 click torque wrench with the impactor sockets
I'm new to this channel and this is my first video I'm watching. My god this is refreshing!! Informative and funny!
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Can I ask, best to get 6 point socket set or 12 point socket set, more for removing 6 hex nut. There's advantages and disadvantages I know but I'm nkt sure what is best? Any advice
I may have used an impact wrench on a halfords socket and guess what it split. Took it to local store and they simply replaced it. Excellent being able to get another replacement immediately.
That was good of them 👍🏼
Wwll technically they shouldn't as these are not impacts, but it is what it is I guess. I weld all sorts of sockets > 41 that folks crack all the time cause they use impacts.
@@Mistabushi I agree I was most surprised but I guess it is difficult to show that an impact has not been used on it. My point was it appears almost no quibble which is amazing for such cost effective tools.
@@fibreguy1971 yeah, I get ya mate
I have couple of halfords tools and big fan of they torque wrenches as they are good price and comes with calibration certificate. Anything within that price range is crap, so point for them.
@@Mistabushi yep I have one of those too. Good for keeping in mobile kits as if it gets lost it isn't catastrophic
hey halfords doesnt do 1/2 deep sockets as a set so do u know any good tool companies here in the uk with same quality as halfords?
That Bluepoint set is in a virtually identical case to a Bahco set! Hmmmm?
Both brands owned by Snap On 😉👍🏼
For the price halfords are brilliant quality
For sure.
Colour coding the sizes is a good idea. It allows you to quickly grab the right size out of a pile. If the hardware (bolts, screws, nuts etc.) followed the same colour codes, it'd make things a lot faster too. It just needs to be standardized across manufacturers.
They could follow the standard used in electronics - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_color_code
That would be amazing if all manufacturers used the same coding 😇
I have an old draper expert socket set,
it's indestructible,
Halfords advance isn't as strong, loads sockets broken and the ratchet has broken 😢
Can someone confirm if those coloured sockets are impact rated? in the Halfords set
Blue point is the cheaper chinese-made version of Snap-on