EXHIBIT 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 33-37924, 333-21285, and 333-163814 on Form S-3 and Registration Statement Nos. 33-7471, 33-57898, 33-58939, 333-14769, 333-21277, 333-62098, 333-142412, 333-91712, 333-177794 and 333-177795 on Form S-8 of our reports dated February 16, 2012, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Snap-on Incorporated and the effectiveness of Snap-on Incorporated’s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Snap-on Incorporated for the year ended December 31, 2011.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

February 16, 2012

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