Reddit mentions of Crescent 170-Piece Mechanics Tool Set [Discontinued by Manufacturer]

I like this toolkit although the clasps on the case aren't very BIFL they will last a number of years. The tools themselves have a lifetime warranty. This is a descent item to just throw in your trunk http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LWAX2C

While you're at it throw a headlamp, nice set of jumper cables, and a can of fix-a-flat in there.

I like these belts http://www.orionleathercompany.com/Orion-American-Made-Leather-Belts-s/119.htm with these solid brass buckles http://parsleysbrass.com/ Very BIFL.

Depending on where you live this is one of the most reliable vehicles you're ever going to find: http://powersports.honda.com/2014/xr650l.aspx stick some mostly street tires (like 85%) on it and start loving life.

As many others have said making friends and having life experiences is probably much more important than any individual item.

The friend making kit should include: Willingness to look like a fool, cards against humanity, a gopro, and a chest mount.

Not finding any groups you want to hang with? Start your own! Everyone is just as eager for acceptance as you are so much so that they will do drugs, have sex, and break the law to fit in.

Wallmart tools do the trick for me. I'v always had shitty (read old) cars so I keep full set of tools in my trunk at ALL times .... Saved my ass a bunch times.

I allways have:

• Set of Wrenches Imperial and Metric
  
  
• Set of sockets Imperial and metric
  
  
• Several screwdrivers and levers
  
  
• Several Pliers of different sizes
  
  
• Battery Jumping Cables
  
  
• Extra Jack
  
  
• Fuses, bulbs, cable and other electrical mubmo jumbo.
  
  
• always keep emergency supplies too (extra jacket, clean cloths, first aid kit, pills)
  
  The best advice its to start with a basic kit (maybe something like this) http://www.amazon.com/Crescent-170-Piece-Mechanics-Tool-Set/dp/B000LWAX2C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375543247&sr=8-1&keywords=car+tools and buy additional tools as you need them.
  
  It is of TREMENDOUS IMPORTANCE to keep your tools clean and organized.

Here's a decent starter's tool sets. This has all of the basic tools that you should need for basic maintenance.

As far as learning about your car. You've got a good platform to learn on. While I know next to nothing about Hondas, they are very common and you should be able to easily find an active forum where you can read about what other people have done. Here are a couple that look promising from a quick search

http://www.cd5tuner.com/

http://www.hondaaccordforum.com/forum/


Don't be afraid to ask questions. And read a lot and look at youtube videos.

Now, Regarding your current problems... check your transmission fluid. its possible that it may be a little low.

Also, if your car is on "ON" or "ACC" and isn't running, then your check engine, oil, and battery lights should be on.