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  • Halfords battery guarantee If you've bought a new car battery from Halfords, take a read below to find out all about the guarantee it comes with. Depending on the battery you've bought, it'll have a guarantee period of 3/4/5 years or a lifetime. Have a look at the label on your new battery to find out how long your battery's…
  • What can I do if my car battery is flat? Discovering that you have a flat car battery is perhaps one of the most frustrating experiences in life, as it never comes at a convenient time. Find out what you can do if your car battery is dead with this quick guide.  You can suffer a dead car battery for a whole host of reasons, including…
  • How to fit your new wiper blades Your windscreen wiper blades do all the hard work of removing rain, snow, dirt, and debris, giving you a clear view of the road ahead, so now and again they will need to be replaced. Worn-out wiper blades are not only dangerous, but they are also illegal. If you are willing to get your hands dirty,…
  • What's included in my car battery guarantee? Depending on the battery you've bought, it'll have a guarantee period of 3/4/5 years or a lifetime. The guarantee covers any manufacturing defects which arise within the guarantee period. Have a look at the label on your new battery to find out how long your battery's guarantee is. Lifetime guarantee…
  • How long do car batteries last? Batteries are the heart of every car, providing the power that keeps the engine ticking over. As much as we’d love them to last forever, they have a finite lifespan, and you might find yourself in need of a replacement at some point. In this article, we take a look at some of the frequently asked questions…
  • Wiper blades: Maintenance and replacement If you don't know your wiper blade sizes, you're not alone. Every day, customers contact us asking for help finding the right wiper blade size for their cars.  Windscreen wipers keep your view of the road clear, providing a crucial safety feature when driving in poor weather. Maintaining and replacing…
  • How to find the right car bulbs Car bulbs keep you safe and seen on the roads. Whether you’re driving day or night, the indicators, brake lights and main lights of your car are essential safety features that you, other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians rely on. Which car bulb is best? So, we’ve outlined a couple of the different…
  • Car bulb types and the law You’re probably familiar with a lot of the laws that govern how we can use our cars. But what you might not know is that there are also laws covering the components inside them – including our bulbs. United Nations (UN) legislation details how each car bulb should perform. This includes: how bright…
  • Can Halfords dispose of old car batteries? If your car battery has recently been replaced, then you might be wondering what you should do with the old one. Halfords can help by disposing of it in a clean, safe and environmentally friendly way. Under current legislation, car batteries can’t be sent to landfill sites without going…
  • What are the best windscreen wipers I can get for my car? This depends on what type of wiper blade your car came with when it was manufactured. The easiest way to find the right wiper blade is to check on the wiper blade section of the Halfords website. Just enter your registration and we’ll show you which blades are compatible with your vehicle. You can…