Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.With all due respect to impact drivers and grease guns, the socket set is the foundational tool for any mechanic. These are tools used more by amateurs and professionals alike to repair, upgrade, and just plain tinker with all sorts of vehicles.And whether you just started with cars or need an upgrade from your longtime set, Amazon is the place to go right now. Prime Day kicks off next week, but they didn't wait to push lots of deals on all sorts of Craftsman mechanics tool sets live. Shop now for the best selection and you can save a bundle on a tool set that will serve you well for years.Craftsman 105-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $69 (was $109) at AmazonCraftsman 105-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $69 (was $109) at AmazonCheck PriceThis 105-piece set is on the smaller side, but it still has lots of useful tools. There are 1/4- and 3/8-inch ratchets with 72 teeth, delivering a 5-degree arc swing, and a head that's up to 25% thinner to fit into tight spaces. It all fits into a blow mold case with spots for every individual piece that fits neatly into Craftsman metal storage boxes and works well on its own as well.Craftsman 262-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $149 (was $249) at AmazonCraftsman 262-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $149 (was $249) at AmazonCheck PriceThis larger set comes with 118 different sockets, three ratchets, 24 wrenches, 66 hex keys, and seven specialty bits, along with useful accessories like extension bars and adapters. It's all packed in a durable, 3-drawer box with pegs for each socket to fit over and compartments for the other pieces. A nice thing about the design is the tools will stay in place even if the case is jostled in transit.AdvertisementAdvertisementRelated: Amazon Has a Craftsman 135-Piece Mechanics Tool Set on Sale for Under $100Craftsman 256-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $99 at AmazonCraftsman 256-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $99 at AmazonCheck PriceWhile this set has a similar number of pieces, they're distributed differently. There are three ratchets in 1/4-, 3/8-, and 1/2-inch sizes, along with 86 sockets. Much of the piece count is taken up by specialty bits, however. There are 99, along with 44 hex keys and eight combination wrenches. Everything is made of sturdy alloy steel with a full-polish chrome finish that's corrosion-resistant, and it all fits neatly into the included 2-drawer box. It's not on sale, but $99 for a set of this size and quality is still a good deal in our book.Craftsman 71-Piece Versastack Mechanics Tool Set, $50 (was $70) at AmazonCraftsman 71-Piece Versastack Mechanics Tool Set, $50 (was $70) at AmazonCheck PriceThrough the transparent lid on the included case you can see the two ratchets, 40 sockets in metric and SAE sizes, 28 long arm hex keys, and a single adapter that make up this kit. The case itself is compatible with Craftsman's Versastack storage system and the whole set comes with a full lifetime warranty.Craftsman 230-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $129 (was $199) at AmazonCraftsman 230-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $129 (was $199) at AmazonCheck PriceAnother well-rounded set, this one has three ratchets, 47 standard and 28 deep sockets, 28 long and 16 short arm hex keys, 21 combination wrenches, 16 bit sockets, and 66 specialty bits along with a few other accessories. It's also Versatack compatible and has a well-organized trio of drawers in a sturdy plastic case. The drawers can be removed and nested on top of the case for easy access and temporary storage, and a spring-loaded dial means you can open and close them with one hand and lock them when not in use.Deals We're LovingCraftsman 61-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $50 (was $60) at AmazonCraftsman 135-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $99 (was $129) at AmazonCraftsman Overdriver 284-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $380 (was $417) at AmazonAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jun 17, 2026, where it first appeared in the Deals section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
