- Things to consider when buying your pushchair or pram When it's time to buy your kids first stroller it can be a difficult task, with lots of models to choose from and lots of factors to take into account. To help you make the right decision we have created a guide that has everything you need to consider. Stoller, pushchair and pram buyer's guide
- How do I get Bluetooth to work? After you've turned Bluetooth on (in your phone's settings), you can scan for other Bluetooth devices. Find the name of the device you want to connect to - this is either the product's item code or a name you may have given it. You'll have to enter an identical passcode on both devices - once this is…
- What is the R129 regulation? The ECE R129 was first introduced in 2013 and the existing ECE R44 standard was allowed to run in parallel. While R44 car seats can still currently be purchased, from the 1st September 2023, R129 will become the only approved car seat standard. The simplest way to understand the ECE R129 regulation is…
- What is the difference between R129 and i-Size? While R129 car seats and i-Size car seats undergo similar safety testing, they are not the same thing. The easiest way to think of it is that i-Size is an enhancement of R129. I-Size focuses on ensuring that car seats fit safely into vehicles using ISOFIX anchor points. Therefore, while all…
- Can I still buy R44 car seats? R44 car seats can currently still be purchased and are still subject to extensive testing despite being gradually phased out. Joie confirms that these are still reliable car seats and are safe to use. From 1st September 2023, authorities will no longer accept approvals for R44 car seats and from 1st…
- Topping up your air con There's nothing like a fullly functioning air con system in your car on a hot day, but over time, the gas which cools the air will decrease and your air con will not work as well as it should. Our guide will advise on what you should do if you think you need a top up from us, and also gives instructions…
- What does a car battery do? Batteries do several important jobs within our cars and without them, we are going nowhere! They provide the electricity to start our cars, along with powering all the car's lights and, like household batteries, they use a chemical reaction to provide the electricity needed to get things going. The battery…
- What are the different kinds of car batteries? Halfords currently supplies three main types of car batteries. How long they last depends on how often you turn your engine on and off, how far you drive each year and other factors such as letting your battery run down repeatedly. Certain types of battery will last longer than others, but the key thing…
- Charging your car battery The battery is the beating heart of your car, and if it goes flat, then you're going nowhere. You can jump start your car to get you going, but a better, longer-term fix is to charge your battery to keep it ticking along. Our guide will take you step by step through the process and will also give you…
- What road bike tyres do I need? When it comes to buying road bike tyres, your choice will depend on a number of factors, and performance, durability and cost will all be things you will need to consider. If you are struggling to choose which are the best for your cycling needs, read our guide which will navigate you through your options.…