There are certain tools that every weekend mechanic simply must have in their toolbox.    A good shop light, a good torque wrench and a good car jack are among those must-have items.    Another item that I couldn’t live without is a magnetic pick-up tool.   Whenever I work on my car, I always drop a screw or a nut into a dark, unreachable spot.  That’s when I break out my handy-dandy magnetic wand and voila!  These things really are awesome and must have for all weekend mechanics.   Prices range from $5-$20.  You can find a bunch of them on Amazon:  Magnetic Pick-up Tools