Are You Handy in the Garage? Take This Auto Shop Tools Quiz.

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For those who have ever been in the garage of an auto repair shop, it’s hard to miss the wide array of devices used by the mechanics. Each one of these instruments serves a specific function, and it takes years of training to learn how to use them properly. In this auto shop tools quiz, you’ll be presented with a number of different implements used every day by your average automotive mechanic. If you like to get your hands dirty on your own cars, you should have an easy go at these tool questions and answers.
While it’s true that every auto shop is different, there are quite a few devices you should expect to see in every garage. From collision experts to oil change specialists, each mechanic has his or her own lineup of preferred implements. The good news is that you don’t need to have an advanced degree from a technical college to be successful on this tool quiz. Each of the tools questions will come with a picture to help you along the way. If you’re having trouble figuring out the correct answer, there are always hints available that should help to steer you in the right direction.
It’s time to prove just how handy you would be in the average automotive repair shop. Is your knowledge of tool trivia strong enough that you’d be able to assist the mechanic in performing a routine oil change, or are you so well-versed that you’re ready to tackle that task in your own home? Take a good hard look at each of the photographs and read the description to help you figure out the correct answer. If you’ve ever swung a hammer or tightened a nut with a ratchet, you might just have it in you to name that tool.

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Auto Shop Tools Quiz Questions

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Question 1

What is the name of this tool used to bang on objects?

  • A
    Hammer
  • B
    Shocker
  • C
    Pounder
  • D
    Rammer

Question 2

What tool do mechanics use to check the level of air in your tires?

  • A
    Tire pressure gauge
  • B
    They kick them
  • C
    Scale
  • D
    Level

Question 3

Where does a good mechanic keep his or her tools?

  • A
    Backpack
  • B
    Toolbox
  • C
    Underground
  • D
    At home

Question 4

How do mechanics start a vehicle with a dead battery?

  • A
    Hotwiring
  • B
    Jump starter
  • C
    Kick starting
  • D
    Hand cranking

Question 5

What is this tool you use to tighten or loosen screws?

  • A
    Screwdriver
  • B
    Roto Spanner
  • C
    Punch
  • D
    Etcher

Question 6

What do you call this tool that makes a fun noise when you spin it?

  • A
    Socket set and ratchet
  • B
    Tuner
  • C
    Spindle
  • D
    Krieger cylinder

Question 7

What is this tool that you'll find in a mechanic's garage as well as your home kitchen?

  • A
    Mouth widener
  • B
    Funnel
  • C
    Diverter
  • D
    Pour basin

Question 8

When you need to cover a wire up with a nonconductive material, what material do you use?

  • A
    Teflon
  • B
    Blackout putty
  • C
    Conductive ribbon
  • D
    Electrical tape

Question 9

What's the name for this miracle product that seems to be useful in every situation?

  • A
    Metal masking
  • B
    Insulating band
  • C
    Duct tape
  • D
    Flashing

Question 10

What is this tool that's used to loosen adhesives and make shrink wrap contract?

  • A
    Thermablast
  • B
    Heat gun
  • C
    Contractor
  • D
    Tensioner

Question 11

How do mechanics power all of their pneumatic tools?

  • A
    Hand cranking
  • B
    Fire
  • C
    Solar
  • D
    Air compressor

Question 12

How do mechanics use sockets from different sets without changing ratchets?

  • A
    Manipulation of space-time
  • B
    Extender tubes
  • C
    Magnets
  • D
    Socket adapters

Question 13

These multicolored pieces of plastic and metal are often found plugged into a panel under your dashboard.

  • A
    Automotive fuses
  • B
    Engagers
  • C
    Power chips
  • D
    Electrical bridges

Question 14

What do you use to lift your car when you get a flat tire?

  • A
    Booster
  • B
    Inflator
  • C
    Inverter
  • D
    Jack

Question 15

What do mechanics use to collect oil that drains out of the engine?

  • A
    Oil drip pan
  • B
    Chum bucket
  • C
    Collector
  • D
    Lube chest

Question 16

What chemical do mechanics use to remove buildup from brake disks?

  • A
    Vinegar
  • B
    Brake cleaner
  • C
    Hydrochloric acid
  • D
    Compressed air

Question 17

How do mechanics generally illuminate a larger area than a flashlight?

  • A
    Glow-in-the-dark tape
  • B
    Night-vision goggles
  • C
    Light bar
  • D
    Rope lights

Question 18

What is this doctor's tool that mechanics often use to diagnose engine problems?

  • A
    X-ray machine
  • B
    Ultrasonic microphone
  • C
    Headphones
  • D
    Stethoscope

Question 19

What is the proper name for these cutting tools that have a lot of different uses?

  • A
    Jaws
  • B
    Scissors
  • C
    Trimmers
  • D
    Sliceitizors

Question 20

How do mechanics straighten up a mess of stray wires?

  • A
    Duct tape
  • B
    String
  • C
    Cable ties
  • D
    Rubber bands

Question 21

How to mechanics bore new holes in pieces of metal or plastic?

  • A
    Cordless drill
  • B
    Scratch awl
  • C
    Hole punch
  • D
    Laser

Question 22

How do mechanics generally keep screws and other metal pieces from rolling away?

  • A
    Telekinesis
  • B
    Double-sided tape
  • C
    Glue
  • D
    Magnets

Question 23

What is the common name for these simple lever devices used to exert force or get a grip?

  • A
    Wrenches
  • B
    Spanners
  • C
    Vices
  • D
    Pliers

Question 24

How do mechanics tell if a surface is cool enough to touch?

  • A
    Flicking water onto the surface
  • B
    Laser infrared thermometer
  • C
    Get close enough but don't touch it
  • D
    Night vision googles

Question 25

What tool do mechanics use to prevent overtightening of sensitive screws and nuts?

  • A
    Spinning scale
  • B
    Torque wrench
  • C
    Tightness coil
  • D
    Rotational caliper

Question 26

What is this heavy-duty tool used to keep things steady?

  • A
    Immobilization jaws
  • B
    Docking clamps
  • C
    Gripper
  • D
    Bench vise

Question 27

What does a mechanic use when he or she needs to get more leverage on a stuck nut?

  • A
    Pivot
  • B
    See-saw
  • C
    Blowtorch
  • D
    Breaker bar

Question 28

What do mechanics use to loosen rusted nuts and other corroded parts?

  • A
    Sandpaper
  • B
    Hacksaw
  • C
    Penetrating oil
  • D
    Acid

Question 29

How do mechanics protect their hands from caustic chemicals?

  • A
    Frequent washing
  • B
    Pouring carefully
  • C
    Rubber gloves
  • D
    Funnels

Question 30

What is the technical name for this tool that's used to hold pieces together during welding?

  • A
    Welder's aid
  • B
    Curved jaw vice grips
  • C
    Plate clip
  • D
    Lever wrench

Question 31

What do you call this device used to measure electrical current?

  • A
    Thermoscanner
  • B
    Multimeter
  • C
    Calculator
  • D
    Digitizer

Question 32

Which one of these tools is most commonly used to attach an electrical connector to the end of a wire?

  • A
    Glue gun
  • B
    Electrical tape
  • C
    Pincher
  • D
    Crimper

Question 33

What do you call this tool mechanics use to loosen oil filters?

  • A
    Disengager
  • B
    Luber
  • C
    Oil-filter wrench
  • D
    Tension wrap

Question 34

What do you call this versatile cutting tool mechanics use every day?

  • A
    Putty knife
  • B
    Bench scraper
  • C
    Box cutter
  • D
    Paint stripper

Question 35

What are these six-sided pieces of metal used to loosen and tighten screws?

  • A
    Corkscrew levers
  • B
    L-bars
  • C
    Hex wrenches
  • D
    Skeleton keys

Question 36

What are these tools mechanics use to pry apart small objects such as electrical connectors?

  • A
    Pinchers and Scrapers
  • B
    Punches and Claws
  • C
    Needles and Slips
  • D
    Picks and Hooks

Question 37

What do you call this tool that attaches to an air compressor so your tires can get a boost?

  • A
    Tire inflator
  • B
    Flow maximizer
  • C
    Circulating pump
  • D
    Re-leveler

Question 38

What is the loud tool you often see NASCAR pit crews using when changing tires?

  • A
    Impact wrench
  • B
    Roto-ratchet
  • C
    Jackhammer
  • D
    Drill

Question 39

What tool is most often used to remove rust from a vehicle?

  • A
    File
  • B
    Grater
  • C
    Sandpaper
  • D
    Angle grinder

Question 40

What are these connectors mechanics put at the end of electrical wires?

  • A
    Halos
  • B
    Ring terminals
  • C
    Circular pins
  • D
    Doughnut connectors

Question 41

What do mechanics use to remove dashboards, door panels and other interior components?

  • A
    Hammer
  • B
    Crowbar
  • C
    Allen wrenches
  • D
    Trim removal tool

Question 42

What tool is used to cycle brake fluid through the system to remove any possible air bubbles?

  • A
    Squeeze ball
  • B
    Vacuum pump
  • C
    Siphon
  • D
    Grease gun

Question 43

What do mechanics use when they want leverage in separating two vehicular components?

  • A
    Rebar
  • B
    Crowbar
  • C
    Rhubarb
  • D
    Steel tongue

Question 44

How do mechanics drain fluid from containers that don't have a valve on the bottom?

  • A
    They tip them over to dump the fluids.
  • B
    Inversion pump
  • C
    Fluid puller
  • D
    Siphon

Question 45

How do mechanics undo bolts where there's no room to use a standard ratchet?

  • A
    Finger ratchet
  • B
    Strap wrench
  • C
    Offset screwdriver
  • D
    Magnetic spinner

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Enjoyed the quizzes,but the screen jumped causing wrong answers

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The ads screwed me and moved the screen causing a wrong answer.

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I like it

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Great!

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should be more generic, american terms used

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