Favorite Tools

I absolutely use at least two of these (particularly the one on the far right) Matco plastic tools every day. The newer dashes found on cars are incredibly soft and these plastic tools do not mar like the metal ones do. Matco.

Also, my Snap On pick tool is a favorite of mine. Pick tool

Besides the typical tools I use long Zip Ties. Believe it or not they are good for running wires in places where the mechanical arm can't. The Zip Ties are thin and very flexible. Just perfect for those very tight places.

I agree with the long zip tie.  I keep a couple 36" ones in my box.  I cut the locking end off and then drill a few holes at one end of the zip tie so you can weave wire in and then tape it.  Once my modifications are done I then refer to it as a 'wire insertion tool.'  Best thing ever.

Also, of course I love my Mikita right angle drill and my skewdriver, a deadlly combination for tight spots.  And I seem to use my signal generator a lot for finding speakers/testing amps.

As far as hand tools go I have almost exclusively Craftsman.  When I was installing at Circuit City there was always a Sears within 2 minutes (I worked at several stores in Ohio).  I did once buy a grommet poker from the Snap On man!  Thats a great tool, too.

oh yeah another favorite tool of mine, the metal blade edge out of a wiper blade, great  for snaking wires in to tight spots!!!! and my fordom it,s like a dremel but 4 times stronger and cost arond $250 new. it can do anything a dremel can do and much more!!!!!!!!!!    and like jayx27 said kobolt & husky   but go husky b4 kobolt only kobolt in a pinch. and be prepared to be disappointed.