You don’t have to be a professional mechanic or even a serious home mechanic to find magnetic parts tray useful. The DIYer that undertakes simple automotive tasks such as changing a car battery, oil filter, or anything else that involves a couple of hand tools will enjoy the benefits too.
Predictably, a magnetic parts tray keeps the ferrous fasteners and parts accounted for and in one place thanks to magnetism. No longer are minutes frustratingly lost caused by screws and bolts that have gone walkabout.
Below we’ve recommended our shortlist of the best magnetic parts trays for both automotive and general DIY jobs.
The best magnetic parts trays
Best magnetic parts tray
Pros
- Affordable
- Effective
Cons
- None
Best value magnetic parts tray
Pros
- Rubberised base
Cons
- Circular, so not the best for tools
Best magnetic parts tray for vertical surfaces
Pros
- Ideal for vertical surfaces, like the side of a toolbox or body panel
Cons
- Not so good on flat
Best magnetic parts tray collection
Pros
- Best for organisation
Cons
- None
Best magnetic parts tool holder
These particular magnetic tool racks from Von Haus cater best for lighter tools such as pliers and screwdrivers. Each rack is 40cm long and can hold up to 1.8kg.
Pros
- Best for tools
Cons
- Fixed location once mounted
Chris Williams is a Senior Product Writer for CAR, also working for Live For The Outdoors. An expert in camping and muscle cars, he spends most of his time up a mountain or laying rubber.
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