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- What is a timing belt and when should you get it replaced? A timing belt, or cambelt, keeps essential components of your car engine (the camshaft and crankshaft) working in sync. The reason the timing belt is so crucial is that any slight disruption to the synchronicity of these components can be disastrous for your car engine. Your engine’s camshaft…
- Does Halfords make replacement number plates? At Halfords, we can create a brand new set of road-legal number plates for just £36. If you require only the front or rear number plate, we can make these for just £18 each. You can order your new number plates online, and they'll be ready to collect at your choice of Halfords store. You'll…
- Replacement key fob batteries We offer this service throughout our stores for a cost of £7/€8.40, not including the cost of battery/batteries. However, it may be down to vehicle inspection as to whether we’re able to do this for your vehicle's key. Sometimes this is because the reprogramming procedure needs to be completed by…
- How can I get Apple CarPlay in my car? Many new cars offer head units with Apple CarPlay as an optional extra, so you can plug in your iPhone and start using it. However, if you have an older head unit or a system that isn't compatible with CarPlay, you may want to upgrade. We offer a range of car stereos/head units that include Apple CarPlay,…
- Find the correct replacement mirror glass for your vehicle We offer a handy way of finding the correct replacement mirror glass for your vehicle. Please click here and enter your car registration number and we'll find it for you.
- Exodus roof bars and boxes now part of Halfords Advanced range As part of ongoing improvements to our product ranges, our family-friendly Exodus roof boxes and roof bars have become part of the Halfords Advanced range. These new Halfords Advanced products offer the same incredible value and quality but with a new name. Here’s everything you need to know about…
- How do I know if my vehicle requires a stop/start battery? If your engine switches off when you stop at traffic lights or junctions then your vehicle requires a start/stop AGM or EFG battery. Your logbook will identify which battery you need if you’re unsure. These batteries can be more expensive but can last around an impressive 360,000 starts. Stop/start…
- Roof bars and fitting Roof bars come in all shapes and sizes and they are sold in three separate parts: The roof bars themselves Foot packs to attach to the bars Fitting kits, which connect the feet to the roof For the majority of cars, you’ll need all three parts in order to fix the roof bars of your vehicle. If you…
- Choose the right battery charger for your car If you have a car in storage, or your car just won't start, you might need a boost from a battery charger and we can help you choose the right one! Car battery chargers plug into your mains electricity socket and attach to the terminals of your car battery. They can be used to charge up a battery that…
- How do I know what colour paint I need for my car? If you are looking to cover up a scratch or repair your paintwork then you'll need to make sure you can match it to the manufacturer's colour. Luckily car manufacturers provide a paint code to find the exact colour of car paint to cover up an unsightly scratch, you will need the following; Your…