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
Power ToolsTop-rated drills, saws, sanders and other power tools for Australian DIYers.Cordless drillsCircular sawsImpact driversView 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 10 Best Car Vacuums in Australia
A car vacuum is a small cordless handheld sized for a car interior, with narrow nozzles built to reach footwells, ...
The 9 Best Dash Cams in Australia
A dash cam is a windscreen or mirror-mounted camera that records continuously while a vehicle runs, overwriting the oldest footage ...
The 6 Best Random Orbital Sanders in Australia
A random orbital sander spins its pad while simultaneously moving it in small ellipses, so no abrasive grain follows the ...
The 4 Best Drill Presses in Australia
Holding a hand drill square to a workpiece is the problem a drill press exists to solve, by fixing the ...
The 10 Best Pressure Washers in Australia
Pressure ratings do most of the talking in this category, but a pressure washer is simply a pump that takes ...
The 10 Best Wood Chippers in Australia
A wood chipper is a powered machine that feeds branches and garden waste through a rotating blade drum or turbine, ...
The 10 Best Air Compressors in Australia
An air compressor draws in air, squeezes it into a tank or a hose line, and releases it under pressure ...
The 9 Best Circular Saws in Australia
A circular saw is a handheld power saw with a toothed rotating blade, used for straight cuts through timber, sheet ...
The 10 Best Heat Guns in Australia
A heat gun is a handheld tool that blows air heated to between 50 and 650 degrees Celsius, used to ...
The 10 Best Jigsaws in Australia
A jigsaw is a handheld saw with a short reciprocating blade that cuts curves, internal cut-outs and irregular shapes that ...
