Analysis of Tools Usage by Automobile Mechanics at SIWDO KOKOMPE

Abstract

The selection of appropriate tools for all types of automobile engineering servicing is very vital. Servicing of automobiles as done by the automobile mechanics at Siwdo-Kokompe involves the repairs and  maintenance activities such as changing filters, belts and hoses replacement, tune –ups, lubrication, re-fixing new parts among other.  This area was chosen for this research due to the cluster of mechanics.  Data collection was base on administering well structured questionnaires and interviews for 99% of these mechanics.  Conclusively, the condition of wrenches, screw drivers and pliers are all excellent, very good and good.  A large number of hammers, mallets, dies, files, punches and pry bar are in good and excellent conditions  whiles less than a quarter of them are in  poor conditions.  Also electrical and pneumatic tools are in poor and bad conditions whiles hydraulic and electrical equipment are in relatively good conditions.

Keywords: Tools, Fastener, Automobile, Servicing, Power