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  • 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…
  • Halfords dash cam fitting service Here at Halfords our experts can professionally fit your dash cam into your car. Read on for the how and the why! A dash cam is an additional eye on the road that records important incidents, such as collisions or unexpected bumps to your vehicle, which can then be shared with the police or insurers…
  • Buying and booking a wiper blade fitting We sell a range of wiper blades and to find the best match for your car simply fill in your car registration here and select the wiper blades you need. Once you've decided which one you can then add a fit to your order from £5.
  • I’ve already purchased a battery, are you able to just fit it? 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…
  • Motoring services and fitting at Halfords We offer a number of motoring checks and fittings in our stores - please click here for more info (including costs). Alternatively, if you're looking to have your car repaired, serviced or your tyres replaced, please click here.
  • 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…
  • Different types of tow bars The two main types of tow bars are flange and swan neck, with both being available in fixed and detachable variations.  Flange tow bar Flange tow bars – otherwise known as ‘bolt-on balls’ – are the traditional form of tow bar used in the UK. Simple and effective, these tow bars are attached…
  • Fitting non-Halfords items Sadly we are unable to fit items in our retail stores that have not been purchased from Halfords except for Nextbase Dash cams. Should you wish to book a fitting for your Nextbase dash cam click here to find your nearest store. Please let them know at the point of booking that the item has been purchased…
  • 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…