Tools & Auto
Independent reviews of power tools, hand tools, outdoor power equipment and car care gear sold in Australia.
Tools are bought to last, so a bad pick costs twice. We compare power tools, hand tools, outdoor power equipment and car care gear sold in Australia on performance, build quality, battery platform and value.
We've already covered cordless drills, saws and sanders, tool storage, pressure washers and chainsaws, plus dash cams, jump starters and car care kits. Browse by category below.
How We Choose What to Recommend
Every product we cover is reviewed the same way: we research what's actually available in Australia, compare specifications and pricing, and dig into verified customer feedback before anything makes our list.
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Car CareThe best car care, car accessories and roadside gear available in Australia.Dash camsJump startersCar vacuumsView guides
Hand Tools & WorkshopThe best hand tools, tool storage and workshop gear for Australian DIYers.Tool boxesLaddersStud findersView guides
Outdoor PowerOur picks for the best chainsaws, pressure washers, generators and outdoor power equipment in Australia.Pressure washersChainsawsGeneratorsView guides
Latest Tools & Auto Buying Guides
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The 8 Best Chainsaws in Australia
A chainsaw is a power tool that drives a toothed metal chain around a guide bar at high speed, letting ...
The 9 Best Chisel Sets in Australia
A chisel set is a matched group of steel-bladed hand tools, each ground to a different width, that cut and ...
The 10 Best Car Air Fresheners in Australia
A car air freshener is a small scent or purification device that fits a vent, cupholder, visor or 12V socket ...
The 10 Best Clamps in Australia
A clamp is a hand tool that holds two or more workpieces together under adjustable pressure while glue cures, a ...
The 10 Best Car Battery Chargers in Australia
A car battery charger is a mains-powered device that restores voltage to a flat 12V vehicle battery through a wall ...
The 8 Best Cordless Drill Picks in Australia
A cordless drill is the battery-powered tool that drives screws and bores holes in wood, metal or masonry without a ...
The 9 Best Tyre Inflators in Australia
A tyre losing a few PSI a week is normal, but driving on it that way wears the tread unevenly ...
The 10 Best Wireless CarPlay Adapters in Australia
Compare the 10 best wireless CarPlay adapters available to Australian buyers, from a budget CarPlay-only dongle to a premium 2-in-1.
The 6 Best Jump Starters in Australia
A jump starter is a portable lithium battery pack with heavy-duty clamps that connects directly to a flat car battery ...
The 10 Best Stud Finders in Australia
A stud finder is a handheld tool that locates the timber or steel framing behind a sheet of plasterboard, sensing ...
