Skip advert
Advertisement

Hex key sets

Which of these star turns stand out for under-bonnet tasks? Auto Express put eight sets to the test...

It's easy to curse manufacturers' increasing use of different bolt and screw head designs as a ploy to prevent motorists working on their own cars. But how many times have you come across a hex bolt which has refused to turn? Chances are, never.

Verdict

Our Best Buy goes to the Sealey AK6166, which is well thought out. All keys are longer than rivals' and the clever case makes pick-ing the correct one easy.
The Draper 36000 takes second place because of the range of sizes - including the elusive 7mm - it offers for a smidgen over a tenner. Meanwhile, the Clarke ends up third, although it's only worth buying if you need a good range of Star keys.

Skip advert
Advertisement

New & used car deals

Kia Sportage

Kia Sportage

RRP £28,065Avg. savings £4,599 off RRP*Used from £13,800
MG MG4

MG MG4

RRP £27,005Avg. savings £10,454 off RRP*Used from £12,791
Vauxhall Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

RRP £19,690Avg. savings £5,737 off RRP*Used from £11,749
Nissan Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai

RRP £27,415Avg. savings £6,054 off RRP*Used from £12,695
* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

Ford Puma will offer BlueCruise hands-free driving from 2026
Ford Puma - front cornering

Ford Puma will offer BlueCruise hands-free driving from 2026

Ford’s BlueCruise technology allows for ‘hands off’ driving on designated stretches of motorway
News
13 Nov 2025
New Bentley Continental GT Supersports is a back-to-basics, rear-wheel drive, 657bhp brute
Bentley Supersports

New Bentley Continental GT Supersports is a back-to-basics, rear-wheel drive, 657bhp brute

The new Supersports ditches the latest Continental GT’s hybrid tech, and just uses V8 muscle
News
14 Nov 2025
Mazda CX-60 and CX-80 to get trim and tech updates for 2026
Mazda CX-80 - red and beige

Mazda CX-60 and CX-80 to get trim and tech updates for 2026

Mazda SUVs are doubling down on their high-end aspirations for the 2026 model year with a suite of upgrades
News
14 Nov 2025