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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'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…
• 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…
• Get back on the road with our car battery buyer's guide In need of a new car battery? Don't worry, this guide can show you what's what when it comes to watts! If your car won't start, then there may be a problem with your car battery. This crucial component is responsible for a lot of functions within your car, so you'll need to keep your car battery in good…
• How do I know if my battery is about to fail? There are a number of signs that indicate your battery will soon need to be replaced. Here are the key things to look out for... Difficulty starting the car Your car requires a huge surge of energy to start the engine. With a failing battery, you'll notice that the engine cranks more slowly than usual,…
• 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…
• Which leisure battery do I need? Choosing the best leisure battery for your caravan or motorhome is important, and there are a few factors you should consider: Room available: be sure to select a battery that will fit the space in your caravan or motorhome’s locker and tray. Watt hours: the amount of power the battery can supply…
• How long will a car battery last? Car batteries are designed to last between 3 and 5 years and can range from 20,000 to 50,000 engine start-ups. All of our batteries come with a 3, 4 or 5-year guarantee, so in the unlikely case your battery fails, we'll replace it for free (subject to warranty T&Cs). Routine maintenance can…
• 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 do you test a leisure battery? Monitoring the condition of a leisure battery is important – after all, you don’t want to get all the way to your destination to discover it’s giving you no power! Leisure batteries should be tested for both voltage and state of health regularly. On many vehicles, the voltage can be checked using…