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• Booking an air con diagnostic and air con regas Cars on our roads currently require one of two types of gas: R134a or R1234yf (which is for newer cars). We’ll always ensure we use the correct gas for your particular car. If you're not sure which one you have, please enter your car registration number here and we'll help you find the right one and…
• 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 £30-£35 (€35 - €40) for standard and Start/Stop: £40 - £50 (€45 - €55 ), depending on…
• 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…
• 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.
• Replacing wing mirror glass If you crack your wing mirror glass, it's wise to act quickly in sorting it, to ensure you can drive safely. Our guide contains a step-by-step guide to replacing it, and how to arrange for us to do it if you don't fancy taking on the job yourself. Replacing Wing Mirror Glass      
• 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…
• Is my booking time the actual time the work will start? Only MOTs and tyre bookings have an actual booking start time, all other bookings including services are drop-off times, usually 8:30am or 11:30am and the Halfords garage will then advise when you can expect your car to be ready.
• 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…
• 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…
• 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 out more, check out our handy guide here.