November 17, 2020 UK Cars With Defective Headlights
Halfords’ research has shown that there are more than 4.6 million road users who are driving with defective headlights. Doing this is breaking the law and can lead to being…
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September 24, 2020 Declaration Of Exemption From MOT
If your car is 40 years old or older and hasn’t undergone substantial modifications in the last three decades – it’s likely you’ll be exempt from MOTs – but what…
Continue readingAugust 7, 2020 What are MOT Advisory Notes?
Once a year, you’ll need to book your car in for an MOT. This is a legal obligation which helps to keep your car safe out on the roads as…
Continue readingAugust 7, 2020 What to do if Your Car Fails its MOT?
If your car fails its MOT, you might not be allowed to drive it until the problems have been fixed. This article will help you stay in the right lane…
Continue readingAugust 6, 2020 What’s The Difference Between a Car Service & an Mot?
For some people, the terms MOT and car servicing can become mixed up, often because they’re advertised together or as part of a package. However, they serve two very different…
Continue readingJuly 10, 2020 Catalytic Converter Thefts
As we’re only in July and there have been more catalytic converter thefts already than 2019 in total, now has never been a better time to become more clued up…
Continue readingJuly 1, 2020 How Do You Keep A Car Battery Charged During A Lockdown?
We’ve all been guilty of neglecting our cars during the lockdown, but if you’ve started worrying about returning to a flat battery, it’s not too late to get in some…
Continue readingApril 1, 2020 DVSA’s MOT Extension: COVID-19 Six-Month MOT Exemption
With the introduction of a six-month exemption on MOTs for Britain’s motorists, drivers should be aware this does not mean the law governing the minimum legal tread depth of 1.6mm…
Continue readingNovember 5, 2019 Getting Your Car Battery Ready for the Winter Months
Getting up and ready in the dark before work is testing enough in the winter but de-icing your windscreen and putting the key into the ignition just to find out…
Continue readingJune 7, 2019 Why You Should Replace Your Cabin Air Filter
As the pollen count rises around this time of year, anything which provides relief and helps to provide a cleaner, healthier environment for you is worth looking into. One change…
Continue readingMay 14, 2019 Common MOT Fails & How to Avoid Them?
Failing your MOT can feel like a hammer blow — and it’s even worse when the reason for failure could have been easily avoided. Many cars fail their MOT for…
Continue readingApril 30, 2019 A Guide to Air-con Regassing
Your car’s air-con is an unsung hero, keeping you cool in the stifling heat during those long summer drives. You might not pay your air-con much attention, but if it…
Continue readingMarch 26, 2019 Does Getting Your Car Serviced by an Independent Void Your Warranty?
Following a recent survey carried out by Halfords Autocentres across the UK, nearly half of the drivers questioned believe that having their car serviced by an independent garage, mechanic or…
Continue readingFebruary 1, 2019 How Often Should You Service Your Car?
Every car is different, and is treated differently by its driver. But one thing remains the same no matter the make, model or age of your vehicle: the need for…
Continue readingFebruary 1, 2019 Everything you Need to Know About MOTs
Following on from our article on last year’s MOT changes, we wanted to provide a comprehensive guide on the MOT test, giving you everything you need to know before you…
Continue readingJanuary 14, 2019 How Will New MOT Changes Affect you?
Last year saw some changes to the MOT testing process, bringing the test in-line with the EU roadworthiness directive. Drivers across the UK have had almost a year to prepare…
Continue readingAugust 19, 2014 Care for your car and it will save you money!
The average driver could save between £300 and £350 in fuel each year by following some smart driving tips. Care for your car and it will save you money! Here’s…
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