vehicle and plant repair brand
Snap-on
Snap-on is a US brand best known in UK garages for hand tools and its APOLLO and ZEUS diagnostic scan tools, sold and supported through local Snap-on van dealers. Its scan tools suit a garage wanting franchise-backed diagnostic coverage and support.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Built in
United States
UK availability
Widely available in the UK
US tool brand sold in the UK through Snap-on's mobile van franchise network and snapon.com/EN/GB.
What Snap-on builds
Snap-on model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| APOLLO-D9 | diagnostic scan tool |
| APOLLO+ | diagnostic scan tool |
How Snap-on compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against Snap-on.
Snap-on vs Autel
Autel is a diagnostic tool maker whose MaxiSys range is a common independent-garage alternative to franchise scan tools. Its MS906 and MS909 units cover multi-make diagnostics, service functions and coding on a single handheld tablet.
Snap-on vs Bradbury
Bradbury is a UK vehicle lift brand supplying two-post and four-post lifts, including wheel alignment lifts, to garages and MOT test lanes. Its lifts are fitted by regional garage equipment dealers rather than sold direct.
Snap-on vs Corghi
Corghi is an Italian maker of tyre changers and wheel balancers used across UK tyre bays and garages. Its A-series changers and EM-series balancers cover the rim sizes fitted to most cars and small vans.
Snap-on vs Crypton
Crypton is a UK brand of MOT test lane equipment, best known for its roller brake testers used in MOT bays. Its Class IV and Class VII testers cover cars and light vans up through heavier vehicles for MOT-approved garages.
Snap-on vs Hunter Engineering
Hunter Engineering is a US maker of wheel balancers, tyre changers and wheel alignment equipment used by tyre and fast-fit chains. Its equipment is typically fitted through a Hunter distributor rather than bought off the shelf.
UK companies hiring and selling Snap-on
No listed company has told us they carry Snap-on yet.
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