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  • Pressure Washers Buyer's Guide

    Pressure Washers Buyer's Guide

    A pressure washer is a great way to save time when cleaning a variety of items and surfaces such as cars and patios - take a look at our guide to buying the best pressure washer to help you purchase the right one.

  • Car Cleaning Tips

    Car Cleaning Tips

    Washing your car regularly is essential to remove pollutants that build up on your paintwork over time, as well as keeping it looking great.

  • Reducing Car Costs

    Reducing Car Costs

    Unfortunately, once you buy your car it does not mean your spending is over. The biggest issue with owning a car is keeping it running

  • Wiper Blades Buyer's Guide

    Wiper Blades Buyer's Guide

    Whether it's raining, snowing, or you just need to clear a dirty windscreen, having wiper blades that aren't working at their best could put you in danger. Clear visibility is key to preventing any avoidable accidents.

  • Engine Oil Buyer's Guide

    Engine Oil Buyer's Guide

    Engine oil is the lifeblood of your car, it needs the right amount to keep it running smoothly while avoiding any expensive repairs. Finding the right oil for your car however can be a minefield, with so many brands and types to choose from.

Buyers Guide Car Maintenance Buyers Guides

  • A pressure washer is a great way to save time when cleaning a variety of items and surfaces such as cars and patios - take a look at our guide to buying the best pressure washer to help you purchase the right one.
     
    Pressure Washers Buyer's Guide
  • Whether it's raining, snowing, or you just need to clear a dirty windscreen, having wiper blades that aren't working at their best could put you in danger. Clear visibility is key to preventing any avoidable accidents.
     
    Wiper Blades Buyer's Guide
  • Engine oil is the lifeblood of your car, it needs the right amount to keep it running smoothly while avoiding any expensive repairs. Finding the right oil for your car however can be a minefield, with so many brands and types to choose from.
     
    Engine Oil Buyer's Guide
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How To Guide Car Maintenance "How To" Guides

  • Roughly one in three cars fail their MOT test, ensure your car is not one of them with Halfords Guide on how to pass an MOT.
     
    Pass Your MOT
  • Find out how to get the most out of your car battery without the need of a mechanic with Halfords quick guide on how to charge your car battery.
     
    Charging Your Car Battery
  • Just a couple of hours work on your vehicle, cleaning, valeting and making minor cosmetic repairs really can add hundreds to the value to your car. Choose from a wide range of specialist products to help you with the job
     
    Increase The Value Of Your Car
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Featured Article Latest Car Maintenance Articles

  • Washing your car regularly is essential to remove pollutants that build up on your paintwork over time, as well as keeping it looking great.
     
    Car Cleaning Tips
  • Unfortunately, once you buy your car it does not mean your spending is over. The biggest issue with owning a car is keeping it running
     
    Reducing Car Costs

  • Car battery problems are one of the biggest causes of cars failing to start and breakdowns on the road. This is despite the fact they can often be prevented - see this Halfords guide to common car battery issues and how they can be avoided.

     
    Common Car Battery Problems
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FAQs Car Maintenance FAQ's

  • To find the right type of oil for your car, you can either

    » Type your vehicle registration number into the vehicle lookup on the Car Engine Oil page on our website

    » Visit one of our stores where there is a customer reference guide located on the oil aisle, or you can ask one of our in-store team

     

  • Yes, in addition to our store stock, a complete and up-to-date range of car parts, featuring all of the leading brands is available through our Special Order catalogues.

    Simply visit your local Halfords store, and order products at our parts desk.

     

  • Yes, Halfords trained professionals offer a range of fitting services including:

    »Car battery fitting for just £6.99.
    »Car headlight bulb fitting for just £6.99.
    »Other car bulb fitting for just £3.99.
    »Wiper blade fitting for just £1.99 (for one blade) or £2.99 (for a pair).

    Pre-booking may be required - contact your local store. Fitting subject to vehicle inspection. Take a look at all of Halfords fitting services.

     
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