Snap-on Receives Three MOTOR Magazine Top 20 Tools Awards – Businessweek

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(…) 1/4-inch Drive 8mm and 10mm Semi-Deep Flip Socket (S6810)

The Snap-on Semi-Deep Flip Socket (S6810) was created to help technicians save time when performing work requiring removal of underbody panels. For example, an oil change on most newer BMW™ vehicles require technicians to remove a combination of approximately thirty 8mm and 10mm fasteners. The S6810 offers service technicians the convenience of using one tool to remove the two most common sizes of underbody panel fasteners, which speeds up completion, especially when combined with the Snap-on CTS661 cordless power tool.

The use of under car body panels is a growing trend on vehicles as they provide protection against road debris, sound insulation and improved aerodynamics. Some models have as many as 50 fasteners holding panels in place.(…)

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