As a leading car show in the Southeast, Charlotte AutoFair knows that being an auto enthusiast isn’t just about the collector cars—it’s also about the tools we use to maintain them. According to this auto show, there are many multi-tools out there that can help motorists and collectors have the resources they need without taking up valuable trunk space.

5 Best Multi-Tools to Keep in Your Car

1.  Eat’N Tool™ By Columbia River Knife & Tool

If saving space is your goal, you can’t do much better than a multi-tool with a slim design. For example, the Eat’N Tool from Columbia River Knife and Tool is a flat stainless steel multi-tool that hooks onto the end of your keychain for easy access. While it doesn’t feature all the capabilities of a serious multi-tool, it’s a handy resource for tightening bolts, opening bottles, and eating food.

2. The Wallet Ninja™

Those interested in discreet storage should also consider the Wallet Ninja, a multi-tool shaped like a credit card that can fit in your wallet and provides 18 different tools. This 100% flat tool is heat-resistant and TSA approved, meaning you can take it with you if you travel to car trade shows around the globe.

3. The Tread™ By Leatherman

At first glance, The Tread by Leatherman looks like a sleek, stainless steel bracelet with a masculine design. However, this accessory hides up to 29 different tools within its links. Each link is customizable so you can make sure you have the exact tool you need for car repair or restoration, whether that’s a cutting hook, screwdriver, or hex drive.

4. Multi-Drive Wrench™ By Kobalt

You won’t need any wrench after you decide to keep this lightweight multi-tool in your backseat. Featuring a dual-headed design, Kobalt’s Multi-Drive Wrench offers all sorts of interchangeable options so you don’t have to go digging through a toolbox to find the right fit for that odd nut or bolt.

5. MUT Multi-Tool™ By Leatherman

While the traditional Swiss Army Cadet Knife by Victorinox is a classic multi-tool choice, it may not always offer the heavy-duty application that auto aficionados need when they are on the road. To take that design to the next level, Leatherman created the MUT Multi-Tool, a device with a plier-head design that can handle some of the toughest jobs, such as cutting wire and hammering nails.

Once you’re equipped with your choice of multi-tool, bring your vehicle to the next Charlotte AutoFair hosted in Charlotte, NC, next April. Visit them online to check dates and get more information on this major auto show event, or call (704) 841-1990 for registration assistance.