How these Lowe's mechanic's tools were selected for this listLowe's is one of the biggest home improvement retailers in the world and has a solid reputation for selling quality products purchased by millions of customers each week. However, even with its enduring positive reputation, it's still a good idea to double-check and make sure the tools you're spending your hard-earned money on are worth the investment. If you can't test them yourself, the next best thing is to go by the experience of those who have.Most of the items on this list of Lowe's tools for DIY mechanics have strong customer scores on Lowe's online store — at least 4.6 out of five or higher. (The Thinkcar Thinkscan Plus S6 OBD2 Scanner doesn't have any reviews on Lowe's site to go by.) In some cases, these same tools also have strong user ratings on other retail websites, including Amazon and Home Depot, as well as the official websites maintained by their manufacturers. Additionally, some of the tools on this list also have positive reviews from hardware experts who have used and tested the products. These experts published their results and reviews for popular and reputable publications, including Pro Tool Reviews and MakeUseOf.