How to make the most of your trip to Halfords Autocentre

We want to make maintaining your car easier for you. So we’ve created this simple guide to our products and services so you can pick the most appropriate one for you.

Servicing:

Why service my car?

Servicing is important as it helps you proactively maintain your car to keep it running reliably, so you can depend on it when you need it.

What type of service do I need?

This depends on your mileage:

• If you do less than 12,000 miles a year, the Full Service is the one for you. It is a thorough, all over inspection of your car to keep it in the best possible condition.
• If you had a Full Service last year, it is time to have a Major Service. The Major Service should take place every two years or 24,000 miles. Over and above the Full Service, it includes items that should be replaced every 24 months such as the cabin filter and hydraulic brake fluid.
• If your car needs more frequent checks or your drive more than 2,000 miles a month, then it may be that you need a more frequent Interim Service. The Interim Service takes place every six months or 6,000 miles and is aimed at drivers who need their car looked at more often.

What to consider during your service:

Premium Service Upgrade - why?

Do you want to use less fuel and increase the life of your engine? If so, we would recommend you have the Premium Service Upgrade when you service your car. We use a cleaner to flush out any debris from your engine and then we add the best Mobil oil. Find out more about why you should upgrade.

Engine Oil Flush - why?

If you’d like to reduce your car’s emissions and make your engine last longer, it is worth getting an Engine Oil Flush. This procedure cleans out the car’s oil system to remove any blockages, reducing the chance of your engine overheating and seizing. We recommend you have this before every oil change or during your annual service. Just ask a technician for more details.

Getting a service with your MOT - why?

Do you want to save time and money when maintaining your car? You will get a discount if you book a service and MOT together. You will also save time as we carry out both procedures on the same dayso there will be no need to bring the car in to us twice.

Other products and services we highly recommend:

Wheel alignment - why?

Misaligned wheels cause steering to pull to one side which is tiring and potentially dangerous. They also cause tyres to wear unevenly meaning they will need to be replaced sooner and will cause the car to use more fuel than normal. If you have any of these issues, ask your technician about getting your tracking adjusted.

DPF clean - why?

A broken or blocked Diesel Particulate Filter or DPF can cost thousands to replace. To avoid a big bill, we recommend a DPF clean to stop the filter becoming clogged. If it isn’t cleaned out, it will eventually need replacing.

Air con service - why?

Over time, bacteria can build up in your air con system, causing funny smells. This can be unpleasant and affect passengers’ health. Have you noticed any odd smells coming from your air con? Does anyone in your family suffer from asthma or allergies? If the answer to any of these questions is yes then book in an air con service.

Giving us your email or phone number - why?

If you sign up to our digital reminder service you need never forget an MOT or service again. We will send you reminders via email or text message, and we can also send you booking confirmations, e-receipts, and notify you if work needs doing to your car.

Signing up for marketing - why?

If you want to save money then sign up to hear about our latest offers, discounts and news. You can also give us your valuable feedback so we can improve our service in the future and can unsubscribe at any time.