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purchashed bosch battery for 2 litre astra from halfords 118 quid couple weeks back ,today bought same battery for 12v gsi for 45 quid from local motor factors !
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Dave the Builder
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« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2011, 08:34:13 PM » |
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That's why it's always best to shop around . that said... I only ever ask Halfrauds if i need something small / in a hurry. I got a back box and because it was a day later than they told me it would be delivered, they gave it me at cost £18. your much better off going to your local factors for parts oil, redex,screen wash etc are often cheaper at supermarkets l(eg , redex injector cleaner in asda = £4 , factors £7 ,halfrauds £10) exhaust manifold to downpipe gasket = £2.05 at halfrauds , factors = £1.75 , asda = W T F is a gasket  |
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If the above post contains spelling mistakes / grammatical errors / poor use of the quote function / a very weak retort, or is generally shyte; it's because I'm feked on a cocktail of drugs,homebrew and carb cleaner.sorry
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« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2011, 08:42:30 PM » |
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theyve go a nerve to charge £6.99 to change a bulb too...!!!  |
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« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2011, 08:45:10 PM » |
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I bought a battery for my BMW 530 from the dealer for £90 as it is BMW specific. £30 more in Halfords.
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« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2011, 09:10:49 PM » |
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t cut colour in halfords 6 quid versus 2 quid in asda
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« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2011, 07:16:38 AM » |
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get the feeling halfords aint a nice place... |
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« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2011, 09:54:10 AM » |
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got some good deals on tools at the moment
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« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2011, 12:36:51 PM » |
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I've bought quite a few Halfords own brand tools, and I think they're very good value, but I never buy batteries or oil from there as it seems overpriced to me.
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« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2011, 12:48:23 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2011, 03:34:39 PM » |
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Used this site a few times "from" £50 for a 2 litre dippy inc vat & next day delivery even a known make is cheaper then Halfrauds own brand. http://www.performancebatteries.co.uk/wizard/Car+Battery+Finder/results/Woops forgot the link DOH |
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Its probably just a fuse
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« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2011, 07:45:49 PM » |
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The trade card I have helps knock prices down a huge amount  |
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« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2011, 07:57:34 PM » |
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then you just need 14mm,15mm,16mm,17mm,18mm,19mm sockets 3/8 ring spanner plus a full set of metric spanners,torx sockets, torx bits , plug wrench,screwdirvers, FBH , and a roll of gaffer tape . and somewhere to supply replacement sockets etc because the ones in the halfauds set are made of a softer chocolate than the chocolate vauxhall use to make their nuts and bolts . but for a tenner I guess you can't expect much  |
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« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2011, 09:41:35 AM » |
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I went to apply for a trade card in my local halfrauds, but because I no longer work in the trade I was told that I don't qualify for it.
Usually I go in halfrauds when I am feeling down. I have a laugh at their prices and I feel better.
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RWD, as it was, as it is, as it should be for real men.
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« Reply #14 on: November 05, 2011, 12:28:01 PM » |
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Usually I go in halfrauds when I am feeling down. I have a laugh at their prices and I feel better.
You can also try the so called "Farmers Markets" Try not to break down into hysterical laughter until you get back into your car though; some of the stallholders get offended  |
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« Reply #15 on: November 05, 2011, 12:47:19 PM » |
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The main problem I've found with it is the ratchet is CRAP apart from that I use it a lot. |
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Easy going untill PUSHED!!!!
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