Need to buy a socket set (France)

[LesW]

Is there an equivalent to Halfords type of store in France?

We're near Annecy, and want to get a socket set.. (because I left all three of mine at home )

Thanks.

 

[old-mo]

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[keithchesterfield2]

Any firm with Brico at the front - Bricodepot - and similar sell that type of thing
Find them usually on retail parks on the outskirts of towns

 

[2657]

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[LesW]

Thanks for the replies, there's a couple of options on our way into Annecy.

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[The Wino]

Or just a big hypermarket

 

[klaatu]

I bought a Norauto-branded socket set recently, and it seems to be of reasonable quality.

 

[peterc10]

Agree that most large Hypermarkets will have them. Not sure of quality, but if you already have three sets ....................................

 

[Minxy]

Are you wanting one because you need to use it now, or just because you want one? If the latter I'd be tempted to wait otherwise you'll end up with 4 and sod's law will dictate you never use it!

 

[ctc]

Bear in mind that some countries have the tolerance in the bolt head and some in the spanner or socket. When I worked for a German company I had to buy all new tools to fit their fixings, followed other changes as machines came in from other countries. Allen keys being the worst of all.

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[LesW]

Are you wanting one because you need to use it now, or just because you want one? If the latter I'd be tempted to wait otherwise you'll end up with 4 and sod's law will dictate you never use it!

I need them now for a bit of maintenance.

Being a time served mechanic I have a fairly comprehensive tool kit, unfortunately I neglected to pack what I would usually carry.

 

[Reallyretired]

I had to buy some large combination spanners in France More expensive than the UK but easy to find.

 

[Stealaway]

This is all I carry with me. It seems to cover everything I would want to do on the road.