Oil change

[Niall]

I don't like the band or chain type tools as the handle needs to be perpendicular to the filter which can be a pain. Halfords make a tool that looks like a large set of pliers or grips that holds the filter very well and works at any angle befo the better choice AFAIC

Thats the same as the ones I've got and they are spot on. If the filter is on stupidly tight, they can slip a bit but the teeth eventually grip and get it off.