User error often beats tool precision. Discover the "most accurate" torque wrench type and the simple mistakes that ruin your bolts, regardless of the brand.

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. A torque wrench is an extremely important tightening tool that you definitely don't want to skimp on. A torque ...

People who work on cars are sometimes asked, "What is your favorite tool?" A better question is, "What is the most important tool?" My answer is a torque wrench. Tool collections usually begin with a ...

Editor’s Note, 10/31/25: For this latest update, we added three new tools. The Craftsman 1/2-Inch Drive Torque Wrench is long and ideal for torquing larger bolts and fasteners. The Precision ...

What's a torque wrench? It's a referee, says Greg Katsis, marketing manager for Sturtevant Richmont, a manufacturer of torque-measurement systems in Franklin Park, Ill. It makes sure that big, burly ...