- 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…
- How does a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) work? As you drive, harmful exhaust soot starts to build up on the walls of your DPF filter, reducing performance and fuel efficiency. To keep the system clean, a process called 'regeneration' is used. This is when the exhaust temperature rises to 600°C and burns off the soot, keeping your engine free of…
- Let Halfords collect your car and service it for you Get your car serviced, or serviced with an MOT, without leaving the comfort of your home thanks to our collection and delivery service. For only £19.99, we will collect and deliver your car to your home at a time that suits you. The service is available to all customers that live within the collection…
- Do my car brakes need replacing? If brakes don't stop your car as well as they used to, this could be due to a number of reasons. Your brake pads and discs could be old and worn, causing them to grip less well, the brake fluid could be old and has absorbed moisture - reducing its effectiveness, or the hydraulic system could be…
- Choose the right battery charger for your car If you have a car in storage, or your car just won't start, you might need a boost from a battery charger and we can help you choose the right one! Car battery chargers plug into your mains electricity socket and attach to the terminals of your car battery. They can be used to charge up a battery that…
- I can't find my locking wheel nut key If your car has a tyre puncture and you can't find the key for the locking wheel nuts, dont panic, click below for your range of options. Lost Locking Wheel Nut Key
- Can I keep driving on a flat tyre? If you’re ever stranded with no means to repair a puncture and no phone signal, you may have no choice but to drive on a flat tyre. The Highway Code always requires your tyres to be inflated to the correct pressure – so a flat tyre means your vehicle is no longer roadworthy. In a remote location…
- What’s the difference between wheel balancing and alignment? Wheel balancing distributes the weight of a wheel evenly on each axle, which helps to ensure that there’s consistent wearing across the width of the tyre. This is included when purchasing a tyre. A wheel alignment adjusts the angle of the wheels so that they’re set in the proper position. Here at…
- What is the guarantee on my tyres and what is the process for this? If you purchase tyres through Halfords, we offer a lifetime mileage guarantee for any manufacturing defects throughout the legal life of the tyre. If a tyre we’ve fitted has an issue, we can inspect this at any of our garages. If we can’t identify the cause of the issue, the tyre will be sent back…
- Can I get my MOT carried out earlier than the expiry date? Your MOT can be done up to a month, minus one day, before the expiration date of your current MOT, while still keeping the anniversary of the original expiration date. Our guide will tell you everything you need to know about getting your MOT carried out early. Early MOT Guide