Sonic has announced the launch of its Apprentice Set, engineered for the next generation of automotive service and repair professionals. The 208-pc kit serves as a foundational set, modeled directly from the ASE-required tool list. The Apprentice Set aims to cover the essential tools used by U.S. automotive programs for student certification and required for entry-level technicians. 

A big challenge for new technicians is the burden of tool debt, this set aims to overcome the barrier of entry with exclusive pricing for the next generation of technicians. 

Key features of the Apprentice Set include:

• 208 essential tools including flank sockets, 60-tooth NEXT ratchets, combination wrenches, and specialized items like flare nut wrenches and a brake lining thickness gauge. 
• Sonic Foam System which houses the tools in high-density foam inlays
• Lifetime warranty

A word from Sonic

"Our goal with the Apprentice Set is to provide a kit that freshly minted technicians can truly grow into," said Sanjay Patel, chief commercial officer, Sonic. "We are offering a professional tool setup, with special pricing that helps new techs avoid debt while ensuring they have the required professional level tools to succeed from day one, and without needing to spend thousands of dollars on a more comprehensive set, with tools they won't need or use for the first six to twelve months of their career. This set is exactly what they will need day one of a new job."

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