Award-Winning Tools: The Best of Draper Tools as Rated by Auto Express
Award-Winning Tools: The Best of Draper Tools as Rated by Auto Express
Award-Winning Tools: The Best of Draper Tools as Rated by Auto Express
INTRODUCING THE NEW EXPERT PLIERS RANGE
For mechanics and car enthusiasts, having the right gear in the garage is the difference between a job well done and hours of frustration. At Draper Tools, we pride ourselves on the quality of our tools, and you don’t just have to take our word for it.
Our range consistently tops the charts in Auto Express group tests - Britain's favourite weekly car magazine.
Whether you are searching for the best socket set for engine work or the best cordless pressure washer for a pristine finish, our award-winning collection has been rigorously tested by independent industry experts to ensure professional-grade performance and reliability.
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The Best Socket Sets & Essential Hand Tools
3/8" Sq. Dr. Combined Metric & AF Socket Set (39 Piece) – Stock No: 16361
• Award: Product Awards 2025 Winner and 2025 Best Buy
• The Review: "When it comes to versatility, it’s hard to see past this Draper set, which combines metric and imperial sizes.”
“It breezed all our tests"
• Why it wins: Features a comfortable dual-compound handle on the ratchet, allowing for maximum pressure during heavy-duty tasks.
1/2" Sq. Dr. Wheel Nut and Bolt Extractor Socket Set (7 Piece) – Stock No: 07115
• Award: 2026 Mini Test Winner
• The Review: "Head and shoulders above competition...managed to remove (our problem locking nut) in lless than a minute"
• Why it wins: Impressive preformance and high-quality build with excpetional attention to detail
Expert HI-TORQ® Metric Reversible Ratchet Combination Spanner Set – Stock No: 03911
• Award: Product Awards 2025 Commended
• The Review: "Thoroughly impressive... The [reversible feature] makes an already time-saving tool even easier to use”.
Expert HI-TORQ® Metric Ratchet Combination Spanner Set – Stock No: 03895
• Award: Product Awards 2025 Commended
• The Review: "Black finish really helps the size markings pop, making selecting the right one from the rack easy... highly desirable".
Soft Grip Screwdriver, Hex Key and Bit Set (44 Piece) – Stock No: 81294
• Award: 2023 Recommended
• The Review: "It has a wide selection of drivers, being the only one to include Torx options as well as Phillips, Pozi and slotted heads..."
Best Cordless Power Tools & Garage Maintenance
D20 20V Cordless Pressure Washer Kit – Stock No: 97533 / 18100
• Award: 2025 Recommended
• The Review: "It has a proper kick... it’s simple to use, with a six-metre-long feed hose... the overall lightness and compact nature mean it is a washer you’re inclined to use more often."
• Key Features: Includes an adjustable fan setting lance and a "remarkably effective" snow foam bottle.
6/12V Smart Charger and Battery Maintainer (10A) – Stock No: 53491
• Award: 2025 Best Buy, 2026 Product Awards Winner
• The Review: "All that you need from a charger. Simple to use with clear instructions and a basic LCD display."
• Why it wins: Quick charging with a choice of clamps or permanent ring connectors, a must-have for any motorist.
D20 20V Brushless Random Orbit Polisher (125mm) – Stock No: 58318
• Award: 2025 Recmmended
• The Review: "The Draper D20 is a great all-rounder... in terms of overall competence it performed well."
D20 20V Brushless Combi Drill – Stock No: 79894
• Award: 2024 Recmmended
• The Review: "The 1,800rpm max speed gives it lots of performance, especially allied to a very respectable 60 Nm of torque".
• Key Features: Brushless motor and an impressive 23 torque settings plus a metal keyless chuck, variable speed with electronic brake and a bright LED Worklight.
Double Cylinder Foot Pump with Pressure Gauge – Stock No: 25996
• Award: 2025 Recommended
• The Review: "It has a decent gauge with legible scales, and the readings were less than half a psi shy".
• Key Features: High performance, your go-to choice when a high volume of air or fast pumping action is required.
12V Lithium Jump Starter and Tyre Inflator (1200A) – Stock No: 23722
• Award: 2026 Best Buy
• The Review: "The Draper gets all the essentials right. It inflated our tyre in just over two minutes. Jump starting was no problem either."
• Why it wins: This powerhouse can start a 12V vehicle up to a 6 litre petrol or 4 litre diesel engine and easily inflates tyres. Beyond its primary functions, it serves as a versatile workshop companion with a built-in LED and a multi-port power bank including a USB-C port.
Automotive Diagnostic & Precision Tools
Endoscope Inspection Camera – Stock No: 31758
• Award: 2026 Best Buy
• The Review: "A standout winner…it has the clearest screen, longest cable and a lithium-ion battery with the ability to operate for five hours"
• Why it wins: Great functionality and the long cable means you can use it for non-automotive tasks too such as inspecting gutters and plumbing.
Expert Auto/Manual Ranging Digital Multimeter – Stock No: 92433
• Award: 2024 Mini Test Winner
• The Review: "You get your money’s worth, with plenty of features. The big display is backlit and clear to read."
• Why it wins: Easy to read with a high performance MCU processor for more accurate measurements.
Digital Tyre Pressure Reader – Stock No: 01071
• Award: 2024 Recommended
• The Review: "The figures stayed live for more than 30 seconds – very useful. The accuracy was almost perfect."
• Key Features: Self-calibrating tyre pressure reader, capable of displaying PSI, BAR, KPA.
1/2" Sq. Dr. Ratchet Torque Wrench (30-210Nm) – Stock No: 64535
• Award: 2024 Product Awards Commended, 2023 Recommended
• The Review: "The colour, plus white markings for the scale, makes setting the wrench easy... it proved pretty accurate."
Expert Brake Fluid Tester – Stock No: 80872
• Award: 2023 Recommended
• The Review: "Accuracy, keen price and huge range of options for different brake fluid types...".
Workshop Essentials & Cleaning
Fold Down Workbench (800 x 800 x 655mm) – Stock No: 21353
• Award: 2025 Recommended
• The Review: "An all-rounder that's as handy for hanging wallpaper as it is for working on the car... stable and sturdy."
230V Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner (10L) – Stock No: 06489
• Award: 2023 Recommended
• The Review: "We love its tiny dimensions and feather weight, which make it easy to carry around a car... huge array of attachments."
• Key Features: Comes with a range of cleaning accessories and attachments. Light and compact it’s perfect for getting into small spaces and all the nooks and crannies in the car or home.
Hard Graft Multipurpose Smooth Wipes (Tub of 80) – Stock No: 12434
• Award: 2024 Product Awards Commended, 2023 Recommended
• The Review: "Tricky ink was totally removed, which was unique in the test... they easily removed the oil and glue marks."
7-Pattern Aluminium Spray Gun – Stock No: 25342
• Award: 2024 Best Buy
• The Review: "Our previous test winner happily remains unchanged, because it’s so good as it is... It has plenty of power, with a 6.5-metre maximum range".
• Why it wins: Not just for gardening, this high quality spray gun is great for a quick car wash.
8-Pattern Spray Gun with Thumb Control – Stock No: 19722
• Award: 2024 Recommended
• The Review: "We like that it features a brass bayonet connector, which is more robust than plastic... range of modes... clearly marked".
Medium First Aid Kit – Stock No: 81289
• Award: 2024 Recommended
• The Review: "We like the strong, hard plastic green case and the fact that the 60 plasters, 30 cleaning wipes and nine pairs of tough nitrile gloves are supplied in neat boxes".
The Best Socket Sets & Essential Hand Tools
3/8" Sq. Dr. Combined Metric & AF Socket Set (39 Piece) – Stock No: 16361
• Award: Product Awards 2025 Winner and 2025 Best Buy
• The Review: "When it comes to versatility, it’s hard to see past this Draper set, which combines metric and imperial sizes.”
“It breezed all our tests"
• Why it wins: Features a comfortable dual-compound handle on the ratchet, allowing for maximum pressure during heavy-duty tasks.
1/2" Sq. Dr. Wheel Nut and Bolt Extractor Socket Set (7 Piece) – Stock No: 07115
• Award: 2026 Mini Test Winner
• The Review: "Head and shoulders above competition...managed to remove (our problem locking nut) in less than a minute"
• Why it wins: Impressive preformance and high-quality build with excpetional attention to detail
Expert HI-TORQ® Metric Reversible Ratchet Combination Spanner Set – Stock No: 03911
• Award: Product Awards 2025 Commended
• The Review: "Thoroughly impressive... The [reversible feature] makes an already time-saving tool even easier to use”.
Expert HI-TORQ® Metric Ratchet Combination Spanner Set – Stock No: 03895
• Award: Product Awards 2025 Commended
• The Review: "Black finish really helps the size markings pop, making selecting the right one from the rack easy... highly desirable".
Soft Grip Screwdriver, Hex Key and Bit Set (44 Piece) – Stock No: 81294
• Award: 2023 Recommended
• The Review: "It has a wide selection of drivers, being the only one to include Torx options as well as Phillips, Pozi and slotted heads..."
Best Cordless Power Tools & Garage Maintenance
D20 20V Cordless Pressure Washer Kit – Stock No: 97533 / 18100
• Award: 2025 Recommended
• The Review: "It has a proper kick... it’s simple to use, with a six-metre-long feed hose... the overall lightness and compact nature mean it is a washer you’re inclined to use more often."
• Key Features: Includes an adjustable fan setting lance and a "remarkably effective" snow foam bottle.
6/12V Smart Charger and Battery Maintainer (10A) – Stock No: 53491
• Award: 2025 Best Buy, 2026 Product Awards Winner
• The Review: "All that you need from a charger. Simple to use with clear instructions and a basic LCD display."
• Why it wins: Quick charging with a choice of clamps or permanent ring connectors, a must-have for any motorist.
D20 20V Brushless Random Orbit Polisher (125mm) – Stock No: 58318
• Award: 2025 Recmmended
• The Review: "The Draper D20 is a great all-rounder... in terms of overall competence it performed well."
D20 20V Brushless Combi Drill – Stock No: 79894
• Award: 2024 Recmmended
• The Review: "The 1,800rpm max speed gives it lots of performance, especially allied to a very respectable 60 Nm of torque".
• Key Features: Brushless motor and an impressive 23 torque settings plus a metal keyless chuck, variable speed with electronic brake and a bright LED Worklight.
Double Cylinder Foot Pump with Pressure Gauge – Stock No: 25996
• Award: 2025 Recommended
• The Review: "It has a decent gauge with legible scales, and the readings were less than half a psi shy".
• Key Features: High performance, your go-to choice when a high volume of air or fast pumping action is required.
12V Lithium Jump Starter and Tyre Inflator (1200A) – Stock No: 23722
• Award: 2026 Best Buy
• The Review: "The Draper gets all the essentials right. It inflated our tyre in just over two minutes. Jump starting was no problem either."
• Why it wins: This powerhouse can start a 12V vehicle up to a 6 litre petrol or 4 litre diesel engine and easily inflates tyres. Beyond its primary functions, it serves as a versatile workshop companion with a built-in LED and a multi-port power bank including a USB-C port.
Automotive Diagnostic & Precision Tools
Endoscope Inspection Camera – Stock No: 31758
• Award: 2026 Best Buy
• The Review: "A standout winner…it has the clearest screen, longest cable and a lithium-ion battery with the ability to operate for five hours"
• Why it wins: Great functionality and the long cable means you can use it for non-automotive tasks too such as inspecting gutters and plumbing.
Expert Auto/Manual Ranging Digital Multimeter – Stock No: 92433
• Award: 2024 Mini Test Winner
• The Review: "You get your money’s worth, with plenty of features. The big display is backlit and clear to read."
• Why it wins: Easy to read with a high performance MCU processor for more accurate measurements.
Digital Tyre Pressure Reader – Stock No: 01071
• Award: 2024 Recommended
• The Review: "The figures stayed live for more than 30 seconds – very useful. The accuracy was almost perfect."
• Key Features: Self-calibrating tyre pressure reader, capable of displaying PSI, BAR, KPA.
1/2" Sq. Dr. Ratchet Torque Wrench (30-210Nm) – Stock No: 64535
• Award: 2024 Product Awards Commended, 2023 Recommended
• The Review: "The colour, plus white markings for the scale, makes setting the wrench easy... it proved pretty accurate."
Expert Brake Fluid Tester – Stock No: 80872
• Award: 2023 Recommended
• The Review: "Accuracy, keen price and huge range of options for different brake fluid types...".
Workshop Essentials & Cleaning
Fold Down Workbench (800 x 800 x 655mm) – Stock No: 21353
• Award: 2025 Recommended
• The Review: "An all-rounder that's as handy for hanging wallpaper as it is for working on the car... stable and sturdy."
230V Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner (10L) – Stock No: 06489
• Award: 2023 Recommended
• The Review: "We love its tiny dimensions and feather weight, which make it easy to carry around a car... huge array of attachments."
• Key Features: Comes with a range of cleaning accessories and attachments. Light and compact it’s perfect for getting into small spaces and all the nooks and crannies in the car or home.
Hard Graft Multipurpose Smooth Wipes (Tub of 80) – Stock No: 12434
• Award: 2024 Product Awards Commended, 2023 Recommended
• The Review: "Tricky ink was totally removed, which was unique in the test... they easily removed the oil and glue marks."
7-Pattern Aluminium Spray Gun – Stock No: 25342
• Award: 2024 Best Buy
• The Review: "Our previous test winner happily remains unchanged, because it’s so good as it is... It has plenty of power, with a 6.5-metre maximum range".
• Why it wins: Not just for gardening, this high quality spray gun is great for a quick car wash.
8-Pattern Spray Gun with Thumb Control – Stock No: 19722
• Award: 2024 Recommended
• The Review: "We like that it features a brass bayonet connector, which is more robust than plastic... range of modes... clearly marked".
Medium First Aid Kit – Stock No: 81289
• Award: 2024 Recommended
• The Review: "We like the strong, hard plastic green case and the fact that the 60 plasters, 30 cleaning wipes and nine pairs of tough nitrile gloves are supplied in neat boxes".
