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Screwdriver Sets

Every home mechanic should own a decent screwdriver set. We get to grips with eight top-sellers

Screwdriver sets

March 2006

You won't get very far working on your car without a screwdriver. They're a toolbox essential and, even if you already have a few, now is a good time to upgrade, as sets are more user- friendly and tougher then ever before.

The hard, blister-making plastic handles of the past are long gone. They have been replaced by multi-compound rubber and plastic versions that not only nestle in the palm, but allow greater force to be used.

The latest offerings are increasingly versatile, too, with nuts moulded in to allow a spanner or socket to give extra torque. So treat yourself to the latest in turning tech. But which one should you go for? We got to grips with eight sets to find out.

Verdict

DurabilIty and comfort in a great range of sizes - and all for less than £20 - mean Clarke's Pro 122 is our Best Buy. The tools in Franklin's 6900 are similar to Clarke's, but we question whether two extra 'drivers merit the £12 price hike.

That's why it takes the Recommended gong, while Kamasa's VT9206 comes in third. These may be a little dated, but they remain fan-tastic value for money.

Top 3

  1. Clarke Pro 122
  2. Franklin 6900
  3. Kamasa VT9206
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Clarke Pro 122

Price: £17.57

Includes: 5 flat blades, 5 Phillips (sizes 0-3)

Franklin 6900

Price: £29.08

Includes: 6 flat blades, 6 pozis (sizes 0-4)

Kamasa VT9206

Price: £9.99

Includes: 4 flat blades, 3 pozis (sizes 1-2)

Britool SDRIV1

Price: £29.99

Includes: 5 flat blades, 3 pozis (sizes 0-2)

Screwfix 75509

Price: £16.99

Includes: 2 flat blades, 2 pozis (sizes 1-2), 2 Phillips (sizes 1-2)

Halfords 6-Piece Pro.

Price: £24.99

Includes: 3 flat blades, 3 pozis (sizes 1-3)

Draper 56773

Price: £34.99

Includes: 7 flat blades, 4 Phillips (sizes 1-3), 5 pozis (sizes 0-3)

Stanley 0-67-075

Price: £25.19

Includes: 5 flat blades, 2 Phillips (sizes 1-2)

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