In just about every automotive shop in the US at least , mechanics own their own tools . The exception being certain highly specialized OEM specific tools and even then , we own some of those . One thing I will say is that you should always get insurance for your tools and update it regularly . With most techs out there having anywhere from 20100 k invested in their tools , its foolish to not spend a few bucks to protect yourself from theft or other incidents . The only mechanics that seem to get a free ride on tools are in the aviation industry where tool sets are issued and must be maintained exactly as issued due to antiFOD practices . <| sep |> Ugh . Landry and toussaint in there . Ffs . 40 points is not enough . Give me more !