- Re-Cycle your bike with Halfords and make a difference in rural African communities Halfords works with the Re-Cycle charity to collect bike donations and send them to rural communities in Africa where they are used to travel to work, and school, and transport goods to be sold. Our guide explains how it works and what it has achieved so far. Re-Cycle Charity
- Driving in Europe: The legal requirements If you're heading abroad with your car, you may be wondering what the legal requirements are for driving in Europe. The following guide sets out what you need for driving in Europe, covering areas such as driving licences, car insurance, green cards and UK stickers. We'd hate for you to risk a heavy…
- How much does a new battery cost? The cost of a new, fully-fitted car battery depends on the type of car you drive. For example, a car that is start/stop enabled will need a specific type of battery. Our prices start from just £30 (including fitting) and our technicians will always provide you with a quote upfront. To see prices…
- I think my tyre’s repairable, do I still need to purchase a new one with Halfords Mobile Expert? We recommend following through with our ‘repair or replace’ service. Simply purchase a tyre upfront and book a fitting appointment with Halfords Mobile Expert. On the day of your appointment, our mobile expert will check if the puncture in the original tyre can be repaired. If it can be, they’ll…
- I ordered the wrong product and so my mobile fitting couldn’t be completed today. What happens next? If you find you’ve ordered the wrong product, one of our representatives will call you as soon as we possibly can. We’ll then make any required amendments to your order and get your fitting appointment rescheduled for our next available date and time.
- How do I know which air con gas I need? You can enter your vehicle registration number here to see which air con gas you need (covers around 60% of cars in the UK) and to book a re-gas service. Should we not be able to identify the correct gas from your registration number, you will be able to book an air con diagnostics check so…
- What age can my child stop using a booster seat? Before you make the decision to stop putting your child in their car seat, it's essential to know what age they need to be before they can solely use a seatbelt. Follow our guide below to find out the criteria. At what age can my child stop using a booster seat?
- Can I move my child car seat to another car? Before you move your car seat to another car, you want to make sure the seat is compatible with the other car before making the change. If the car is compatible and you have moved the car seat over, make sure there is barely any forward or sideways movement before you put your child in the seat and set…
- Can I remove my Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)? No. Following an update to UK emissions laws, it is now illegal to drive a car that has had its filter removed. DPF removal will also mean you will fail your MOT.
- 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…