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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 £30-£35 (€35 - €40) for standard and Start/Stop: £40 - £50 (€45 - €55 ), depending on…
• 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…
• 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.
• Halfords sat nav installation service Getting you from A to B without the hassle of having to stop and look at a map at every wrong turn, sat navs have revolutionised the way we drive, making life easier for journeys both long and short. Although they're very common and relatively easy to set up out of the box, there are a few disadvantages;…
• 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…
• 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…
• Why is my car juddering? Any unusual noises whilst you’re driving can be a worrying sign, especially if you’re not familiar with cars. Juddering, stuttering, or jerking can occur for a number of reasons, so it can be hard to figure out what’s wrong. That’s why we’ve compiled this guide with a few different types and…
• 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.  
• 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.