A lovely experience.
The only thing I change is I carry my full size SIG and I slap it right in the cup holder just incase people believe in open door policies and get to confident.
The tools we use in the Navy to fix F18s come from a variety of different manufacturers. And we give them HELL. Deployments, corrosion, etc. But what I can say is that the SNAP-ON tools on average outperform and outlast any other brand with ease.
I'll take the 3/8 ratchet I used to hammer in a...
Sounds like it. If you want to be really sure start up the car and disconnect the battery and see if it continues to stay on or turn off. A good alternator will hold charge and keep the car on.