BUYING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT PERCENTAGE OF TECHS/SHOP OWNERS PLANNING THE FOLLOWING PURCHASES IN 2022 Hand tools Shop equipment (general at start) Chemicals Cordless power tools Specialty tools Electrical tools/equipment Safety gear (safety glasses, welding helmets, footwear, and/or gloves) Personal gear (knives, boots, apparel) Repair information services (manuals, CD's, online subscriptions) Inspection tools Scan tools Pneumatic/air tools Brake service tools/equipment Battery service equipment Suspension tools/equipment 80% 76% 73% 72% 71% 70% 68% 61% 60% 58% 53% 51% 49% 46% 45% 18 Professional Distributor I April 2022 I VehicleServicePros.com Preventative maintenance (fuel system cleaner, fluid exchange equipment) Lighting Tire service tools/equipment Jacks/stands Air conditioning tools/equipment Cooling systems equipment Lubrication tools/equipment Tool storage Leak detectors Transmission tools/equipment Shop management software Lifts Compressed air systems Body shop tools/equipment Alignment equipment 43% 41% 38% 35% 34% 33% 33% 33% 32% 28% 26% 25% 24% 22% 19%http://www.VehicleServicePros.com