Last night we had great fun co-hosting #TradesTalk, the weekly Twitter chat for the trades. Our theme was tips and life hacks for the trade. We wanted to discuss anything that made life on the job quicker and easier […]
We found the results of a recent study by TV Show Flipping Bangers really interesting. According to their research, the millennial generation are lacking in knowledge when it comes to basic car repairs. Generational skills gap The survey found […]
Millennials and motor repairs: The results are in
Brand new to the Draper Expert range are two essentials for the electrical trade. First up is a Flat Cable Automatic Wire Stripper/Cutter (stock number 69941). This handy automatic wire stripper is ideally suited for flat cables. It strips […]
Two new essentials for the electrical trade
We recently read the news from WhoCanFixMyCar.com which found a 125% increase in the number of women working as mechanics since 2011. The site, which connects garages and motorists, asked its network if they employed any women as mechanics, […]
Increase in the number of female mechanics
Vehicle MOT tests are set to become stricter when a shake up to the rules comes in on 20th May 2018. The changes are not without controversy, they’ll make it harder for some vehicles, especially diesel ones to pass. […]
MOT Changes are coming – are you ready?
Car Mechanics Magazine performed a product test on a range of LED underbonnet and worklights and gave our 10W COB LED Rechargeable Worklight (stock no.15384) their “Best Buy” accolade. Draper 10W COB LED Rechargeable Worklight Stock Number: 15384 BEST […]
Car Mechanics Magazine – Draper 10W COB LED ...
We love getting stuck into a project that really puts our tools to good use. Here’s one currently underway with Nigel our Power Manager and Paul from our buying department. The team are building a Mev Exocet Kit Car […]
Mev Exocet Kit Car Project
AutoExpress Magazine performed a product test on a range of inspection lamps and gave our Slimline COB LED Rechargeable Magnetic Inspection Lamp (stock no.65395) their “Recommended” accolade. Draper Slimline COB LED Rechargeable Magnetic Inspection Lamp Stock Number: 65395 RECOMMENDED […]
Auto Express Magazine Recommended – Draper Slimline COB ...
In a recent issue of Tool Business + Hire, the Considerate Constructors Scheme shared their ‘Spotlight on…women in construction’ campaign, launched to boost efforts to attract more women into the construction industry. While it’s clear from the campaign’s findings, […]
Supporting women in the industry
AutoExpress Magazine performed a product test on a range of interior wipes and gave our Tuff Texture Hard Graft Heavy Duty Wipes (stock no.84712) their “Best Buy” accolade. Draper Tuff Texture Hard Graft Heavy Duty Wipes Stock Number: 84712 […]
Auto Express Magazine Best Buy – Draper Tuff ...
Storms, snow, wind and wet weather – lately it seems like we’ve been hit by every possible sort of bad weather. Sadly, poor weather conditions often cause damage to work sites, property and public spaces. While we hope […]
Poor weather essentials
AutoExpress Magazine performed a product test on a range of hose spray guns and gave our 7 Pattern Aluminium Spray Gun (stock no.25342) their “Best Buy” accolade. … It was a clear win for the versatile aluminium and brass […]
Auto Express Magazine Best Buy – Draper 7 ...
Tired of digging through your tool cabinet trying to find that elusive spanner or socket? Then don’t miss our stand at Autosport International, where we will be showcasing our biggest ever range of modular mix & match EVA Foam […]
Draper Tools to showcase impressive workshop range at ...
With the recent snowfall experienced around the UK, we can truly say that winter has arrived! We’ve got the tools you need to stay safe on the roads during the colder months, including Ice Scrapers, Snow Shovels, Tyre Pressure Gauges, […]
Winter Driving Essentials from Draper Tools
We’re very happy to have been included in the Car Mechanics magazine Christmas Gift Guide, not once but twice! Pick up a copy of the December issue for some great gift ideas for the car mechanic in your life. […]
Draper Tools featured in Car Mechanics Gift Guide
There’s no denying the colder months are upon us. This means it’s time to think about winter motoring, particularly your tyres. Tyre condition can really affect vehicle performance and it’s especially important to pay attention to this when the […]
Tyre care in colder months
On Saturday 11th November the record was beaten for the World’s biggest repair café. Previously the record stood at 150 items fixed at a repair café in France back in 2013. The Cambridge Repair Café movement surpassed this on […]
Record Set for the World’s Biggest Repair Café
Here at Draper Tools we’re proud to support the Cambridge Repair Cafes movement, together with our friends Mackays of Cambridge. This weekend will see an attempt to run the World’s Biggest Repair Café on Saturday 11th November, with hundreds of […]
Coming Soon: The World’s Biggest Repair Cafe
The September issue of Land Rover Monthly performed a product test on a range of flexible ratchet spanners awarding the Draper double ended ratchet set (stock number: 07034) “Pro Choice”. Gary Stretton performed the product test on 5 sets […]
Land Rover Monthly Award Pro Choice To Draper ...
Where do you prefer to get your car serviced – an independent garage or one of the franchised dealerships? According to recent research from What Car, the newer the car the more likely you are to go to a […]
