Car Repairs Help and Advice Hub
Get the answers to your car repair queries right here with our handy car repairs help and advice hub.
Whether you want to know how to repair an exhaust, how to diagnose suspension problems, or what to do if your air conditioning breaks, you’ve come to the right place. We cover a range of car repair issues in our expert advice articles and how to guides to help you stay clued up on all things car repairs!
Book a service
Here at Halfords, we understand how frustrating it can be when there's a fault with your vehicle, which is why we offer a number of car repairs near you to help keep you on the road.
If you think there might be a problem with your vehicle, we offer a free car check to find the issue and advise you on the best course of action. Whether there’s a light on your dashboard, an unusual sound from your engine, or your car just isn't driving quite right - our ATA-trained technicians can diagnose the problem before it escalates.
Book a serviceYou should have your brake discs checked every year or every 10,000 miles, but they will usually need replacing after 30,000 to 50,000 miles on average, although this will vary depending on factors such as the age of your car, the quality of the discs, and your driving habits. Whenever you replace your brake discs, you will also need to replace your brake pads. You should always replace your brake discs in pairs across the axle to ensure your braking performance is even and consistent.
There are several different types of engine oil, suitable for different vehicles. Motor oil is classified using a coding system that relates to the oil’s viscosity in warm and cold conditions. You cand find the right oil for your car listed in your owner’s manual, or click here to enter your registration number and be shown the right engine oil for your vehicle.
Yes, we offer a full Air Con Regas/Recharge service. Before we can carry out this service, we will need to check your system for faults with a Diagnostic Check.
Once we know that there are no leaks or faults, we can complete replace and recharge your lubricant and refrigerant levels according to your manufacturer’s recommendation. Click here to find out more.
Yes, we can repair windscreen chips at our Halfords stores and via Halfords Mobile Experts. There are a few guidelines as to whether a chip can be repaired:
- A chip smaller than 3mm (about the size of a matchstick head) does not usually need to be repaired
- A chip smaller than 25mm (about the size of a £2 coin) is repairable
- A chip over 25mm is usually non-repairable, and you’ll likely need a new windscreen
Yes, we only use quality OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts from approved suppliers.
All parts fitted at Halfords Autocentres are guaranteed for a minimum of 2 years or 24,000 miles* (whichever is sooner). Some parts such as batteries include a longer warranty as stated on the product.
If a part we have fitted should fail, it can be replaced or repaired at any of our 600 autocentres. This guarantee only covers parts and labour, excludes any additional costs incurred due to a warranty failure.
What happens on the day
Here’s what you need to do on the day of your appointment…
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On the day of your booking, please ensure that the vehicle is dropped off at the confirmed time with any car accessories in the vehicle (E.g. Locking Wheel Nuts). A member of our team will check your car in upon arrival.
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Once a qualified technician has completed the checks, a member of our team will contact you with any recommendations and provide a detailed no-obligation quote for any additional work.
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If we can complete this additional work on the day we'll let you know, otherwise our team will confirm the earliest and most convenient time to re-book your car in for the approved work.
