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 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 ...
The 10 Best Ladders in Australia
A ladder is a portable climbing frame with fixed steps or rungs, rated by the maximum weight it can carry ...
The 5 Best Portable Generators in Australia
A portable generator is a petrol-powered engine driving an alternator, producing mains-voltage electricity wherever there is no grid connection or ...
The 10 Best Impact Drivers in Australia
An impact driver is a cordless fastening tool that combines rotation with rapid concussive blows along the drive axis, letting ...
The 6 Best Tool Boxes in Australia
A tool box is a lockable steel storage unit built to hold hand tools, power tools and consumables in separated ...
The 6 Best Industrial Vacuum Cleaners in Australia
An industrial vacuum cleaner is a high-capacity wet and dry machine built to pick up water, fine dust and heavy ...
