Quote Originally Posted by Rice_4_life View Post
Just get the cheap basic stuff from local kmart, super cheap auto, ect. if you are just going to be doing little jobs here and there, no point spending big and only using once in a couple months.
A hammer is a MUST!!!
NO! Never cheap out on socket sets. If you are pulling hard on a ratchet and your socket or ratchet breaks, sending the socket into your face, you will regret it forever! If you round out a bolt that is tight on your car, you'll regret it too (not forever, but probably for a week or 2).

And hammers are only used to drive impact drivers. Using a hammer on the ratchet can cause damage.

Seriously, if you are using a socket set only for cosmetic parts like ground cables, then go for a cheap $7 42 piece set. If you will be doing engine oil, transmission fluid and brake pads, spend upwards of $100 on a good 30-40 piece one. 1/2" is good, but for most applications other than suspension and engine, a 3/8" drive set will be sufficient too while giving you extra manuverability due to its smaller size.