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Rob, if we're talking about tools for working on your vehicle, pick up a couple jackstands and a hydraulic jack. Can pick up fairly decent stuff on the cheap from almost anywhere. I also like my ceiling mounted florescent light on retractable cord reel (sears, homedepot, or Menards has a few to pick from). A decent socket set, vice grips, rubber mallet, ball pean hammer, set of screwdrivers, telescopic magnet, and hemostats (aka 'fishing pliers') will also come in handy. Socket sets: check out Craftsman at Sears cuz if you break it, they'll replace it---forever.

I'm sure others will add items, but keep in mind there's no need to grab all those at once. I'd say the sockets ad jackstands should be items 1 & 2 though. You should also check Craigslist. Just put the word 'socket' in the search box and you should see some tools. You might want to hit the stores to scope prices though, so you can tell whether the price you see on Craigslist is good. Stay away from the imported sockets. They break easily under strain. On that note, add a breaker bar (hunk of pipe to go over your ratchet handle) to the list. And if you're doing brakes, a large C clamp and say a 5x2 inch length of 1/2" wood.