flame1987
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Registered: 20th Nov 06
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is this a good deal. need a socket set soon as really
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7000838.htm
or
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7000481.htm
thanks
[Edited on 28-07-2007 by flame1987]
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Planty02
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I have a challenge extreme socket set, doesnt seem too bad TBH.
Only problem I had was that the Drive adaptor snapped (so that you can use smaller sockets on the bigger drive rachet) but this was replaced with a halfords professional one for a few £ and had no problems since 
[Edited on 28-07-2007 by Planty02]
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davey_jack
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Registered: 28th Jan 06
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I would buy halfords professional, I've got alot of their stuff and I can't fault it personally, definitely worth the money.
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flame1987
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it wont be used that much tbh just for a bit of work on the car
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stubs
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For anyone starting out, I would advise to buy a cheapo set like that, then as & when you break a tool, replace it with something more durable i.e. MAC/Snap-On/Halfords Pro...
Be careful not to round bolts with cheap sockets or spanners though.. especially if you're using 12 point, which most of the cheap stuff is
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bieransri
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snap on currently have a very reasonable offer on 3/8s and 1/4 drive sets. they contain deep,shallow sockets, torx bits, etorx sockets and the ratchets and extensions needed. i paid about £90 for the 3/8s one and about 60 for the 1/4. they are bluepoint which is part of snap on. come in a very handy carry case. i use them at work had no problems and they come with warrenty 
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STEvieXE
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few men in my work have also bought the new bluepoint sets. seem to be good stuff.. gd value for money
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Chris F
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Registered: 26th Dec 05
Location: Newmarket Drives: Escort Van 1.8
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i got Draper Expert Stuff 
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wilson_sri
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Location: Dunfermline Drives: Technics 1210s
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I use snap on stuff, but as stevie xe has said bluepoint set i good aswell. Few people at my work using them now, there cheaper than snap on and just about the same quality.
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Doug
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Get the Halfords Profesional 150pc set. Comes with a lifetime warrenty and is rated just as highly as snap on!
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Reedy
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsaCF
i got Draper Expert Stuff
seconded.
Not broke any bits yet but lost some 
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bieransri
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agreed on the halfords pro stuff being good quality. the only reason i buy snap on really is because its convenient. the van comes to work once a week and i give him £20 each time to pay off the thing i bought last. when thats paid off i buy something else. otherwise id probably have halfords everything
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Ste L
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Registered: 3rd Jul 06
Location: Manchester Drives: 106 16v Rallye
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quote:
Originally posted by Doug
Get the Halfords Profesional 150pc set. Comes with a lifetime warrenty and is rated just as highly as snap on!
thats what i've got, spot on set, near enough got all you need for tinkering with a car
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ChrisBoom
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Registered: 6th Dec 06
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Tengtools for me, lifetime warranty on it. Excellent stuff.
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wilson_sri
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quote:
Originally posted by Ste L
quote:
Originally posted by Doug
Get the Halfords Profesional 150pc set. Comes with a lifetime warrenty and is rated just as highly as snap on!
thats what i've got, spot on set, near enough got all you need for tinkering with a car
How much was it?
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Ste L
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cost me £100
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wilson_sri
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was that from halfords or 2nd hand? I went in for a look, the 130 pc was 120 quid, didnt have a price on the 150 pc and i couldnt be bothered asking lol
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Ste L
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brand new, was on offer...
back at £150 now
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_173083_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_76863_crumb_33958-76859_parentcategoryrn_76863
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wilson_sri
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ah well, looks decent enough anyway. I couldnt get a proper look cause it was in a glass case. Good enough quality then?
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Ste L
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yea, they are decent, and if you break them, you get a free replacement
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Rob E
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Location: Madeley, Stafford....I want to live back in Wales!
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trade card + halfords tools = very reasonable prices indeed 
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Schlumpfy
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quote:
Originally posted by bieransri
snap on currently have a very reasonable offer on 3/8s and 1/4 drive sets. they contain deep,shallow sockets, torx bits, etorx sockets and the ratchets and extensions needed. i paid about £90 for the 3/8s one and about 60 for the 1/4. they are bluepoint which is part of snap on. come in a very handy carry case. i use them at work had no problems and they come with warrenty
I've just bought that set for my old man.
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flame1987
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Registered: 20th Nov 06
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quote:
Originally posted by p3boy
trade card + halfords tools = very reasonable prices indeed
how much do you get off?
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MikeE
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halfords pro stuff is all i buy
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davcohen
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i would hold out and buy something decent i mean i also went for the budget set at first but ended up rounding off a bolt or two and managed to break a socket thats when i thought splash out one time and it will literally only be that one time.
you might need to now and again add one or two piece's for special jobs that would be about it
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