Automedian
Find the right tool
before you turn the wrench.
Honest buying guides and hands-on reviews for every auto tool — from daily drivers to weekend mechanics who mean business.
Explore by Category
Find the scanner, wrench, jack, or charger you actually need.
Diagnostic Tools
DIY Repair Tools
Emergency Tools
Detailing Tools
Interior Accessories
Latest Guides
Fresh how-tos and buying advice straight from the garage.
Why Does My Mechanic Mirror Flop Down and Not Stay in Position?
If your mechanic mirror flops down and refuses to stay put, it makes working on your car frustrating and slow.…
Read more
Why is the Gas Tank Adapter for My Smoke Leak Detector so Confusing?
I remember staring at the gas tank adapter for my smoke leak detector and feeling completely lost. It is confusing…
Read more
Why Does the Gap on the Underside of My Socket Organizer Cause Flex?
That gap on the underside of your socket organizer is a weak spot in the design. It allows the plastic…
Read more
Why is My Mechanic Mirror Susceptible to Breakage If I’m Too Rough?
Your mechanic mirror is built to help you see into tight engine bays, not to handle aggressive force. If you…
Read more
Why Does the Handle on My Socket Organizer Prevent it from Laying Flat?
Have you ever tried to slide your socket organizer into a tight toolbox drawer only to have the handle stick…
Read more
Why Isn’t the Plastic Construction of My Socket Organizer Durable Enough?
Have you ever bought a socket organizer only to have it crack or warp after a few uses? It is…
Read more
Can My Smoke Leak Detector Damage EVAP Components If Not Regulated Properly?
Yes, an unregulated smoke leak detector can damage your EVAP system. The heat and pressure from the machine must be…
Read more
Why is the Telescoping Action on My Mechanic Mirror Not Smooth?
There is nothing more frustrating than a mechanic mirror that sticks or grinds when you try to extend it. A…
Read more
Why is There Wasted Space in My Tool Chest with These Socket Rails?
You open your tool chest and see gaps between your socket rails, wasted space that could hold more tools. This…
Read more
Why is it Hard to See Pinhole Leaks with My Smoke Leak Detector?
Pinhole leaks are tiny and hard to spot, even with a smoke leak detector. You might feel frustrated because the…
Read more
Why is the Handle on My Mechanic Mirror so Uncomfortable to Hold?
I know exactly what you mean. That awkward grip on your mechanic mirror can make a simple check feel like…
Read more
Why Isn’t the Magnet Strong Enough to Hold While Yanking a Socket Out?
You pull a socket out and the magnet lets go. This is frustrating when you are trying to remove a…
Read more
Why Did I Have to Change Liquids to Get My Smoke Leak Detector to Work?
So you bought a special liquid to test your smoke leak detector, and it didn’t work. You had to change…
Read more
Why Are the Button Cell Batteries for My Mechanic Mirror so Expensive?
If you own a Mechanic mirror, you have probably been shocked by the price of its tiny button cell battery.…
Read more
Why Isn’t the Magnet Strong Enough for the Drawer Liner in My Socket Organizer?
You bought a socket organizer with a magnet to hold it in place, but it keeps sliding around in your…
Read more