Boston man tests out Temu car tools to see if they're any good and it doesn't go to plan
Published on Sep 10, 2025 at 5:20 AM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Sep 09, 2025 at 8:20 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A Boston man tested out a load of Temu car tools to see if they were any good for fixing a Range Rover SUV, but things did not go to plan.
YouTuber Captain Crankshaft bought the parts a few months ago, with Temu car tools becoming items of curiosity for many enthusiasts looking to save some money.
To test them out, the YouTuber and a friend worked on a beat-up Range Rover to see how good they would be at fixing the car up.
While they might look good on paper, the video shows what a mixed bag Temu parts can actually be.
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What was wrong with the cheap Range Rover?
The Range Rover SUV in question was the cheapest that was for sale online.
There were a fair few things wrong with the car, such as the fact that it was leaking coolant, it was beaten up, and ran badly.
Some of the items from Temu included a screwdriver set for $19, and incredibly, the YouTuber’s friend was able to fix the coolant leak.
Other tools used included a $26 impact socket set and a $31 electric wrench by the brand Quagga.
The wrench actually worked well, surprising those working on the Range Rover.
Another tool used was a $33 buffer/polisher.
Yet the team actually used it to slice off a part of the car.
The Temu car tools proved to be a mixed bag
Captain Crankshaft even went as far as to buy a Temu winch for the Range Rover.
Some parts, though, weren’t quite as good as you would hope for.
The YouTuber bought some taillights from Temu, and they weren’t the best-looking.
They did work, but there is a risk they will fail a lot sooner than genuine parts!
What was next for the YouTuber? A Temu vacuum cleaner, which set them back $70.
This caused the first major headache, as the vacuum cleaner burnt out and smoked out the garage.
The next issue was with the polisher, which burnt out quickly after only a few minutes of use.
So that’s two Temu tools that went wrong in quick succession.
Amazingly, they did help to get the Range Rover looking a lot better, but not all survived the ordeal.
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
