It would be fine for a beginner but while the quality is good for the price the build quality is not robust enough for day in and day out use. If you are serious about mechanics you're better off investing in serious kit. Buying cheap just means buying twice.

i got this for christmas and its the best tool box ive had its full of good tools but the screwdrivers are abit weak

Yes, this will be ideal and the same reason I brought one for my Son.

yes, i believe so as my son is also on a motor mechanic/repair C&G course

I was very impressed with the wide range of tools in this box. Not only is it fairly portable, everything is cushioned and has its own place in the drawers. In my own opinion, this would be an ideal starting place. I would have given eye teeth for a tool box like this when I was younger. Even with the tools I have amassed over the years to service my cars, I still bought this tool box. There are both imperial and metric tools - handy if your college course allows you to tackle the odd job at home with classic cars. Classic cars are still popular and not everyone who owns one, knows what to do if something needs fixed. Good luck on your course!

It would be a perfect starter kit.

It would be a good, cheap start. I'd suggest that you only used it to get started though and that there are quite a few bits you'll need on top of this set.

I would say NO !

Yes this would be fantastic for a beginner as it has all if not more of the basics.

These tools are of poor quality and wouldn't last you too long with use.

you dont have to lock it at all but if you want to you have to buy 2 small lockd. the trays lock auto so they dont come out when carrying.

you have to purchase a small lock but it is not neciserry to have one for it has 2 clips to hold the lid on.

Hi, no locks are included with the chest.

There is a provision to lock with small padlocks under the latch should you wish, but are not included

No lock supplied but a cheap one will do or they will just pick it up and away it goes

It doesn't come with a lock but the lid could possibly be secured with very small padlocks. Personally I think this would be a waste of time. You're better off locking the door to the shed or keeping your tools in the house!

No key or padlocks, just two hoops on the locking clasps to put your own padlocks on...

No, and a weak infanyt could prise it open, it's made of old coca cola cans

You need to buy locks

no locks supplied

No, you need to buy 2 padlocks

No. The ratchet handles wouldn't be strong enough even if you have a 26mm socket to fit them to.

No

No it doesnt.I had to buy 25mm and up

no it only goes up to 19

No, 26mm Socket not included

These sockets are only meant for lightweight use. If you want a lifetime guarantee then you will have to purchase a much more expensive kit like snap - on etc. Just the socket wrench alone will cost you more than the cost of this whole kit.

To be honest, at this price, don't think that these are 'Professional' tools. Halfords Professional range carry a higher price tag because they are made to a higher standard. These tools are very robust and, if used correctly, should last a long time if cared for.

These are NOT the Halford Professional range and have no "Lifetime" guarantee (you'd be lucky to get 3 months heavy use out of them). You get what you pay for after all!

approx 500 L 300T 260 D

H x W x D (in mm)

Unopened:
260 x 510 x 225

Opened:
430 x 510 x 430

Hope that helps.

roughly 450mm length
260mm depth
350mm height

this product is excluded from life warranty.
I have returned this to the shop. Poor quality