US/UK/Canada

Share

Quotes

Doing friends or family a good turn by being the designated driver this New Year’s Eve could prove extremely costly if you fail to make the necessary precautions beforehand.
Stefan Warhaftig from Halfords Autocentres
Simple checks like ensuring there is enough tread on tyres not only mean you driving safely but help avoid a fine of up to £2,500.
Stefan Warhaftig from Halfords Autocentres
Whilst we have had a record intake of apprentices this year, we have plans to grow the programme even further.
Technical Training Manager Satnam Singh
Currently two thirds of our garages have an apprentice but our aim is to attract and recruit enough apprentices to have at least one in every Autocentre and keep replenishing them with fresh talent as they graduate.
Technical Training Manager Satnam Singh
The IMI are proud to be associated with Halfords and ProVQ. Through rewarding challenges such as the Apprentice of the Year contest it is evident that real value is placed in the achievements of each individual.
IMI External Quality Assurer Gary Hewadine
With the number of smartphone users predicted to exceed 40 million by 2016 our goal was to create a mobile site that wasn’t just exceptional for a garage business but one that would exceed the expectations of any retail consumer.
Digital Customer Experience Manager Andrea Pullen
The plan helps customers budget for essential maintenance through the convenience of paying a small sum each month, whilst also fixing the cost.
Rory Carlin, Marketing Director
Customers are used to paying for other services – like TV licenses and mobile phone contracts - on a monthly basis, so we believe there is a latent demand for this type of plan.
Rory Carlin, Marketing Director
Satnam is a fantastic addition to the team and brings fresh insight and expertise from his previous positions with Hyundai and VW Group UK that will make a big contribution to our operational delivery.
Simon Benson, Operations Director
As a former technician and apprentice himself, Satnam is a real ambassador for training and has a genuine desire to ensure talent as well as hard work is recognised and developed.
Simon Benson, Operations Director
Our garages see significantly more mis-fuelling cases during March and September - the peak months for new car purchase - than any other, which is largely made up of new vehicle owners who aren’t yet used to driving a diesel and have consequently made a mistake at the pump.
Rory Carlin
Our advice to any motorist who realises that they have put the wrong fuel in their car at the pump is not to attempt to drive off. If you have already driven away before realising your mistake, stop as soon as it is safe to do so because circulating the incorrect fuel can cause further unnecessary engine damage
Rory Carlin
Pick a time period -
Tags ( Active)

DESIGNATED DRIVERS UNWITTINGLY RUN RISKS THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE

As many of us look forward to enjoying New Year’s Eve parties, research has found that half of motorists (54%) are likely to find themselves called upon to act as a designated driver for friends, family or work colleagues this year – potentially placing themselves and their passengers at risk.A study from Halfords Autocentres has found that a third of designated drivers (31%) will be getting behind the wheel of a vehicle that is not their own this year but around the same number (30%) don’t realise that will be their responsibility to ensure the vehicle they are driving is roadworthy.

RECORD YEAR FOR HALFORDS AUTOCENTRES APPRENTICES CULMINATES WITH ANNUAL TECHNICIAN CHALLENGE

Halfords Autocentres has celebrated a record year for its automotive apprentice programme by crowning one of its third year NVQ graduates Apprentice of the Year.Floyd Ullah (19) from Scunthorpe took first place in the annual competition, which is held by the leading independent garage chain to develop and recognise young talent coming into the automotive repair and maintenance industry. However, competition for the accolade is growing annually and 2014 has seen a record 72 new apprentices join the Halfords Autocentres apprentice programme – reaffirming its status as the largest programme

NEW MOBILE WEBSITE FROM HALFORDS AUTOCENTRES SETS NEW STANDARD FOR CUSTOMERS

To capitalise on the accelerating pace with which customers use mobile devices to access information and make bookings, Halfords Autocentres has launched an all-new version of its website that is optimised for smartphones.With over a quarter of customer visits to halfordsautocentres.com coming via mobile devices, the leading independent garage business worked with website usability experts RedEye to develop a solution that sets a new standard for the service and repair industry. Digital Customer Experience Manager Andrea Pullen said: “With the number of smartphone users predicted to

HALFORDS AUTOCENTRES GEARS-UP FOR GROWTH WITH £1 MILLION INVESTMENT IN DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

Halfords Autocentres has invested £1 million in new fault-finding diagnostic equipment, cementing the ability of its 300 strong garage network to service and repair any make or model of car.The leading independent garage business has entered into a five year license agreement with Bosch that will see the vehicle electronics experts’ KTS570 model enter service in Autocentres, alongside new tablet computers running ESI-tronic software, to deliver more accurate fault diagnosis. The majority of Autocentres will receive the new Bosch units but a proportion of the busiest garages - those

HALFORDS AUTOCENTRES LAUNCHES PRIVILEGE SERVICE PLAN

Halfords Autocentres has launched a Privilege Service Plan that enables its customers to budget for their annual service and MOT by paying a fixed monthly sum and save money over the long term.A 2 or 3 year term can be selected, to include a full or major service plus MOT for each year, with the monthly cost being determined by a combination of vehicle engine size and the length of plan chosen. Those customers that use the inflation-proof plan will also receive a variety of other Halfords Autocentres benefits including 10% off any repairs for the duration of the term and discounts on

HALFORDS AUTOCENTRES APPOINTS NEW TECHNICAL TRAINING MANAGER

Halfords Autocentres has appointed Satnam Singh to head-up its technical training team - further demonstrating the business’ commitment to attracting, developing and retaining talented people.The new role reflects the increasing focus that Halfords Autocentres is placing on training and how it is investing for the future to ensure that technicians have the expertise necessary to be able to service any make or model of car. As well as ensuring both new and established technicians receive the necessary training to fulfil their potential, Mr Singh will also take responsibility for the

FUELISH BEHAVIOUR AT THE PUMP COSTS MOTORISTS £60 MILLION A YEAR

British motorists are unnecessarily paying out over £60 million a year in wasted fuel, repairs and follow-on costs after mistakenly putting the wrong fuel in their cars at the pump.New figures from Halfords Autocentres reveal that, as many as 123,000 vehicles a year in the UK suffer a ‘mis-fuelling mishap’ – in many cases leaving them with a hefty bill from £500 to over £3000. Whilst the rising cost of motoring means that 47% of drivers spend most of their disposable income on motoring, in the last 12 months a motorist has put the wrong fuel in their car approximately once every 4

HALFORDS AUTOCENTRES ENHANCES WARRANTY COVER FOR SERVICE CUSTOMERS

Halfords Autocentres has revised the 12 month/12,000 mile warranty cover it offers to customers on work carried out by its 300-strong garage network.From this month all vehicles receiving an interim, full or major service at a Halfords Autocentre will be offered free engine and gearbox warranty cover for 28 days – after which they can able to extend the period of cover if they wish. Rory Carlin from Halfords Autocentres commented: “The addition of engine and gearbox cover demonstrates the confidence we have in our technicians to the highest quality workmanship at an affordable price and

There are no items matching the current filter
There are no more items matching the current filter
Back to top