Tool Mart

This is a great store! Helped me problem-​solve what I needed. I was in and out quickly. Can’t say that about the big boxes.
I’ll be back…

They have about every tool imaginable for a weekend wrencher, both the quality American-​made brands like Snap-​On and the cheap Chinese-​made stuff. The owners are super helpful too!
They’re also open 7 days a week, which is perfect for when you get stuck on a weekend and need a certain tool.

Great selection, lots of auto tools you’ll find nowhere else. Save your time and go straight here, open 7 days a week.

Yes — the best tool shop in the city. If they don’t have it, you don’t need it. I stopped by to pick up a few taps and they had everything. They had stuff that Ace Hardware and most auto stores don’t even carry. The staff really knows their stuff. I will definitely shop here again!

I went yesterday (Saturday) and was helped by the owners brother who said he worked weekends only. He was very helpful, friendly, etc. We had a nice conversation regarding the future of small privately owned businesses such as tool Mart which unfortunately are becoming more rare. He gave me the tools I was looking for that that unfortunate place up the street (O’Reilly auto parts) had but in used condition, yes you read that correctly, someone bought and used the tool then returned it. I obviously wasn’t going to buy the used tool from O’Reilly auto parts for full price since they didn’t want to give me a significant price reduction on a used tool. That being said I was happy to support local small business such as tool Mart.
They literally have almost any specialty tool which is great if you really need the tool and can’t wait for shipping or whatever.
Support local small business, they need us and are a dieing breed. No other place has the same quantity of quality made in USA tools or great friendly customer service as tool Mart.
Thank you once again Tool Mart!

Looked around at the usual auto tool stores for a british bubble flaring tool and nobody had. Didn’t feel like waiting a week for it to come from online… a buddy told me to check here and they had it. They lady even asked me if I want cheap or not cheap. Well I got the not cheap one and it has served me well. I also bought the cheap body tools and I’ve been having fun banging on sheetmetal. If you’re looking for a specialty tool come here first.

Back again! A seized sparkplug had me almost convinced I had a ruined cylinder head, $ 25 and two beers later I had it retreaded with the special tool they sold me. LIFE savers!!!

Lots of hard to find and specialty tools. The owner was very helpful in helping customers find the right tool for the job and getting the best value for the price. She was also very honest and even recommended other stores if she did not carry the item at the time. Definitely worth a visit. A true hidden gem of the community.

These guys are the best. Always know what tools I am talking about. Like other people said they almost everything in stock and if they don’t, they get it quick.
I have never been let done.
Let’s talk about today. Called Jack at 5:30PM and he doens’t have it on the truck, but says he’ll call me right back. Call back at 5:45PM and found out they had it at the store. He is delivering it to me tomorrow. Special delivery for just one part. That is customer service.

Every time I am in a jam, I call and she can almost finish my sentence when I ask for a tool. Compared to my last half a dozen Snap-​On dealers, these people actually know tools and understand what I am looking for. They even have a truck that will come to your shop every two weeks (as long as you spend some money here and there)

Just bought a few items here today. Amazingly, I got a killer deal even when comparing prices with the same items online. Good selection of tools and equipment with no hassle and excellent customer service. I came all the way from Richmond and wont hesitate to come back any time I need a tool!

great place katerine know her stuff great service
and love to look around and spend more $$$$

The BEST tool shop in the city by far. Life saver for me at least three times. If you wrench on bikes or cars, GO HERE.
Most importantly they have every socket/​wrench/​allen/​torx size and obscure tool and the people working at the front are human (emphasis HUMAN — nice people) computers who seem to know the complete stock and location in the store and act with millisecond speed.
It’s places like this that make me realize that not everything should be bought from Wal-​Mart or ordered online. Support local businesses like Tool Mart so that our options aren’t just Autozone or O’Reilly where the selection of cherry scented chrome bling take up more aisles than actual tools or parts.

I’ve only been a couple of times, but both times they had what I needed and even referred me to a couple of places when they were out. A great gem for sure…

The only game in town for specialty automotive tools.
The owner is super friendly and helpful. They’re open when you need them. They seem to specialize in medium-​quality brands like OTC, but also have the good stuff. Pricing is sane. They keep a huge selection on hand, and are glad to special order whatever you need if they don’t happen to have it in stock.

Just went there 2 min ago, and everything I heard was true! She even referred me to Kragen if I wanted to save money on that certain item. Will be back! :)

I was recommended by a good resource of mine because I was looking for a good tool spot cuz kragen and auto zone weren’t meeting my special tool needs. I wasn’t going to send away for a item that would take a week to get. I went to tool mart and my mouth dropped cuz they had nothin’ but special tool and good ones too. I got the job done that day with tool mart helping my back. Thanks Tool Mart and the lady working there is Hellas cool.

The most tools anyone could ever need, the place is pretty small but its packed with tons of stuff, pretty sure you can find anything you need here.

I’ve been going here to get various tools for years now. I am usually not let down. Once in a while they don’t have the tool I need, but They will comb Heaven and Earth to find it! AND… They are open on Sundays too! That is PRETTY DAMN OKAY… and not to bad either! I live in San Jose now, and still make the drive up when it’s necessary.
Thanks guys! I’ll be back…

Updating the 5-​star status for 2010!
I read the great reviews, and had to see Tool Mart for myself.
Not only did they have every obscure thing that I was looking for, but the shopkeeper knew where each item was in the store, like her brain was a database with all 10,000+ items in it. FYI the store is packed floor to ceiling with stuff, so browsing on your own is fun, but not necessarily productive.
Most of the things I asked for, she had multiple options. There were other options she could special order. She knew the right questions to ask to find out what I wanted. It was tool heaven. Street parking is metered, but a quarter buys you many minutes (sorry i forget the amount but way better than SF)! I plan to bring all my gearhead friends there!