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  • I’ve already purchased a battery, I just need it fitting. Is this something you do? Our stores, garages, and mobile fitting team are supplied to fit only, which means we only fit batteries that have been purchased from Halfords. Our mobile fitting can only fit items that they have supplied and therefore batteries that have been purchased elsewhere, even from a Halfords store, can’t…
  • How can I get my air con recharged? If you think your air con refrigerant just needs recharging (e.g. it’s still blowing cold, but not as cold as it used to be), you can get it topped up at one of our Halfords garages or via our Halfords Mobile Expert vans. We also offer a free air con system pressure check at our Halfords stores, to…
  • What car checks do you offer? We offer a number of free and paid repair checks to help keep your vehicle safe. Free Bike Check Free Brake Check (Garage only) Free Repairs Check (Garage only) Diagnostic Check £49.99 (Garage only) Free Air Con Check Free 5 Point Car Check Free Tyre Check 10-Point Check (£15.00) Free Battery Check Free…
  • Halfords' bulb fitting service Whether you're setting off to work on a dull winter morning or returning home on a dark and dreary night, it's vital to ensure that your car's headlights, rear lights, sidelights and indicators are in top working order. As well as helping you to see the road (and any obstacles) ahead, they also help…
  • Car audio fitting and installation service If you fancy a new sound system in your car, you can rely on Halfords to get the job done! We can install your new car stereo, DAB radio, speakers, subwoofers or amplifiers*. Car stereo fitting Our car audio experts can fit brand new stereos into over 95% of car models. We can swap your factory-installed…
  • What do I do if my air con loses its cool? If you suspect your air con system has stopped working, for example, it isn't blowing any cold air at all, or there's a strange smell coming from the outlets, then we'd recommend you get it checked out at your nearest Halfords garage. Our expert technicians always carry out an air conditioning diagnostic…
  • How to choose the right tow bar Using the Halfords tow bar selector, you can simply enter your vehicle registration number and you will then be guided through the various options available.Enter your vehicle registration number
  • How long does it take to fit a tow bar? The time taken to fit a tow bar depends on the vehicle. In some instances, we may need to work on your car all day, however, our fitting experts will be able to advise how long our mobile tow bar fitting installation will take once they have inspected the vehicle on the day.
  • Let Halfords collect your car and service it for you Get your car serviced, or serviced with an MOT, without leaving the comfort of your home thanks to our collection and delivery service. For only £19.99, we will collect and deliver your car to your home at a time that suits you. The service is available to all customers that live within the collection…
  • Do my car brakes need replacing? If brakes don't stop your car as well as they used to, this could be due to a number of reasons. Your brake pads and discs could be old and worn, causing them to grip less well, the brake fluid could be old and has absorbed moisture - reducing its effectiveness, or the hydraulic system could be…