Flukes are expensive.  I use one for work.  But for home/ automotive use, I
would have to second the opinion on HF.  I recently bought this one on sale
for 20 bucks, works great;

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=37772

Mike B.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Guzyk" <paullist@GUZYK.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 9:20 PM
Subject: Re: Multimeter recommendation

>A must have feature IMHO is an audible continuity tester.
>
> i.e. when you touch both ends of the same wire you here a
> beep...really handy for troubleshooting wiring issues and especially
> handy for building/repairing wiring harnesses.
>
> Hearing the beep is way easier than looking at the screen of the meter.
>
> $10 multimeters at Harbor Freight even have this feature and are fine
> for general automotive work.
>
> -
>
>
>>Sears sells some digital Fluke meters, as well as Craftsman branded.
>>
>>Honestly, for a car 90% of what you will ever do is checking
>>continuity or testing for 12V.  You don't need an expensive precision
>>meter to do that.  Look for one with long leads that can be handy.
>>
>>If you need a more general purpose meter, I agree Fluke has a very
>>good reputation.
>