There are tools in a mechanic’s garage that are absolutely necessary and are well suited to a variety of jobs: The ratchet wrench, pliers, a crowbar and the like. Let’s be clear that a serpentine belt tool is not one of those items. It’s specifically designed for one job, although it can be surprisingly adaptable (especially in cramped spaces). But ask any mechanic who has had to that difficult job and they’ll swear by this deceptively simple bar.