Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or ...

Wrenches are among the most ubiquitous and invaluable hand tools. They fit firmly around nuts and bolts, and their long handles generate a ton of leverage when you need to loosen or tighten fasteners.

Deciding a favorite tool brand is a lot like picking your favorite car—it’s not a choice; you just stick with what you’re raised on. In my case, I was brought into this world with a Hurst T-grip ...