Thumbs up to Halfords

Berger · 13 Jan 2007 at 20:27

Was giving my mate a hand today with his Rover 220 Turbo, we managed to break the pin and ball on a 1/2" extension that holds the socket on the end (dont ask!).

On lunch and after much swearing, took it back to our local halfords, bloke swapped it out for a brand new one out of the cabinet (even though ours was part of a set) no questions asked, just took the old one, didnt even ask for the receipt.

Top service!

Now just got to put it all back together tomorrow now!

nutcase · 13 Jan 2007 at 20:43

Their tool warranty is superb. The rest of what they sell is debatable

I sheared the end off my 6" extension (ooer), and they swapped it no problem. That the newer versions were somewhat beefier just made my claim easier!

andi · 13 Jan 2007 at 20:45

Heard a lot of reports of them being brilliant for guarantee returns! And with a lifetime guarantee, you can't go wrong!

I've heard of them replacing an entire set for one broken socket

Berger · 13 Jan 2007 at 20:46

nutcase_1uk said:
Their tool warranty is superb. The rest of what they sell is debatable I sheared the end off my 6" extension (ooer), and they swapped it no problem. That the newer versions were somewhat beefier just made my claim easier!

They aint so bad, ive got a trade card so its cheaper! Usually buy tools and oil, but bulbs and wipers are very reduced with it, two front headlight bulbs for my mates polo were £10 retail, down to £2.80 using my card. :eek:

Noxis · 13 Jan 2007 at 21:29

Isnt this a competitor now that OCUK sell Meguires

Berger · 13 Jan 2007 at 21:50

Not in this context as OCUK dont sell Halfords professional tools

lordrobs · 13 Jan 2007 at 22:42

I was in two minds about getting my Halfords pro socket and ratchet spanner set. As my gf said with a lifetime warrenty I'll never need to buy another set ever again so all of a sudden £100 seemed like a fair price.

Might get one for work as after the cheepie Homebase set I bought on the quick for a project we were doing decided that the socket didn't want to be attached AGAIN. One more set of skinned knuckles, one ****** off Rob and one socket with extension bar attached winging its way into Great Yarmouth harbour