tool question

[dcurry]

My son bought a Volvo 960 and is very proud of his purchase, however he is not mechanically inclined and now lives far away but still depends on my advise on car repairs. He told me that he needs to purchase tools to work on his car but does not recognize the sockets needs, he told me they look like allen wrench sockets. Does anyone know what he is talking about. I think he is referring to torx sockets.

Thanks

[JDS60R]

Yes - lots of torx in a volvo. An occasional allen but mostly torx or metric 6 sided bolt heads

[fazool]

simple sets needed to get started:
Metric 3/8" drive socket set
Metric combination wrneches (7,8,10,13,14,15mm)
Metric hex (allen) socket for brake caliper (I forget the exact size - but only need one)
Torx drivers 10, 15, 20,25
+ and - screwdrivers
hammer