An 8" flat tip screwdriver
An 8" Phillip's head #2
Side cutters
10" curved vise grips
10" channel lock pliers
6" Needle nose
10" 3/8" ratchet
3/8" swivel socket
Basic 3/8" sockets (3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 15mm,
18mm, 19mm)
1/2"-3/8" adapter
1/2" breaker bar
Basic Allen wrench set
Basic Torx set
3/8" 6", (2)3", 1" extensions.
Then if you're doing anything that requires special or different tools toss them in for that trip. When I go to the yard I always go in and look around first to see if they have what I'm looking for. If they do, then I go back out and get only what tools I need plus my side cuts and vise grips. You can dismantle an entire car with side cuts, vise grips and some time.