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• Booking a battery fitting If your car battery isn't working the best we offer a free battery check which you can book at your local store here. At Halfords, we supply a huge variety of batteries, and we can also fit them from just £25, depending on the type of battery you require. To book, fill in your car registration number…
• Halfords 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…
• How do I book a bulb fitting? Firstly you need to check what bulb is right for your car. Please click here and add your car registration number to our handy bulb finder. Once you've found what you're looking for you'll be able to select your nearest store and book your fit.
• How long does it take to make and fit a number plate? Once we have verified your Proof of Identity and one Proof of Entitlement it will take around 30-45 minutes to make your new number plates.Please note: this time may vary particularly, during busy periods such as the weekends however, you will be able to come back and collect your finished number plates…
• Car battery fitting service If you are currently facing the dreaded moment of turning your key in the ignition to no prevail, no need to worry we're here to assist. At Halfords, our team of over 5,000 trained experts is ready to install a new battery for you quickly and efficiently. To find more check out our handy guide. Halfords…
• Start-stop battery fitting Start-stop batteries are becoming an increasingly popular choice for car manufacturers because of their ability to reduce CO2 emissions. Unlike normal car batteries, start-stop ones switch off your engine every time your car comes to a stop, conserving fuel and cutting down on the emissions your…
• My Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) filter is completely blocked. What should I do? If your filter is found to be completely blocked, our technicians will inspect the car to understand what has caused the blockage and will carry out an intensive clean to solve the issue. In tough cases, the filter will be removed and soaked overnight before refitting. We'll provide an accurate quote…
• Signs you need a new exhaust Your car’s exhaust works hard to protect all of us from harmful fumes and emissions, but it does even more, including controlling noise, improving engine performance and increasing fuel efficiency. Every car exhaust works hard, and after thousands of miles on the road may need some repairs or to be…
• Brakes4Life With Brakes4Life, you only pay for your first set of brake pads or brake shoes. We will supply and fit all future brake pads or shoes when you need them, free of charge. For further information about how Brakes4life works including what happens when you change your car please click here.  
• Fitting new spark plugs Fitting new spark plugs is a key maintenance task that can help keep your engine running smoothly. Here’s a step-by-step guide to replacing your spark plugs.   How to fit new spark plugs