brus brother Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 I was in my local AutoZone today here in Connecticut and saw a sign indicating that you could borrow certain tools for free! A short listing of these tools include various AC clutch pullers and installers, clutch pilot bearing tool, exhaust pipe spreaders and cutters, oxygen sensor socket, a variety of gear pullers, torque wrench, brake caliper tool (for turning it in), 30-36mm sockets and ball joint press tools to name a few. There were approx. 60 tools in all but some specified for Ford, GM etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 Generally, you put a deposit down, and when you return it, you get it back. Great for things that you don't use real often, like GM power steering pulley remover/installer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 Canadian Tire store offers the same service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alias20035 Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 Originally posted by frag Canadian Tire store offers the same service. Canadian Tire store in western Canada and Northern Ontario (where I am now) do not loan tools anymore (if they ever did). When I lived in Montreal though, I found that the Kirkland supersize Canadian Tire never had the tools that I needed... And they would not take tool reservations... I have borrowed tools from Partsource in Alberta which is Canadian Tire's standalone auto parts store. I think Pepboy's in the US also loans tools.... It is a fairly common practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 Right for no reservation. But in Montreal, at the store near where I live, they almost always have a full selection of loaners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commuter Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 I've seen tool loan signs in the Canadian Tire stores where I live (Toronto). I don't know how the program works, or if it is a store by store thing. I've never made use of it (yet). Commuter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 Inquired recently about a spring compressor to remove and install springs on struts (will be doing this on my car). They had three available. Same system Snotrocket wrote about: you pay for it and they give you back your money when you bring it back. No need to buy the parts there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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