In praise of Halfords

[geopat]

Picked up my Voodoo Hoodoo from Halfords in Edinburgh today and I have to say the service I received was as good or better than buying experiences elsewhere.

The guys couldn't do enough for me with lots of great advice for a mountain bike rookie as well as letting me know of Boardman tubes for my tyres at £1 each.

I know Halfords have a poor reputation - probably more from the car service business - but thought I'd post my experience.

 

[Lonestar]

Good to read something positive about Halfords for once.I'd rather go to a more dedicated bike shop though.

 

[raleighnut]

Each branch is only as good as the people who managed to con their way into the job are employed there.

 

[Jimidh]

Picked up my Voodoo Hoodoo from Halfords in Edinburgh today and I have to say the service I received was as good or better than buying experiences elsewhere.

The guys couldn't do enough for me with lots of great advice for a mountain bike rookie as well as letting me know of Boardman tubes for my tyres at £1 each.

I know Halfords have a poor reputation - probably more from the car service business - but thought I'd post my experience.

Did you get it at Straiton? The guys in there are good.

 

[screenman]

Apart from the tubes how do you know it was good advice, the ones around here are good at spouting rubbish.

 

[broady]

My local halfords has been fine.
They have allowed me to use tools free of charge
Repair a puncture when my tools were in my other pannier at home. Free air was all the lbs offered and £18 for them to fix a puncture.
Offered free use of the star nut installation tool too.
I'm happy to keep taking my business back there

Although if it is a job I can't do then I take it to John at Bob Warner's

 

[J1888]

Been into a couple of Cycle Republic stores - staff have been knowledgeable and helpful - would recommend

 

[Keith Oates]

I've also had good experiences when I visit my nearest Halfords and will willing go there again when I need some bike related items.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mrbikerboy73]

I got a Camelbak Rogue for £20 at Halfords. I doubt anyone can beat that...

 

[Garry A]

Went in to my local Halfords today to get a topcap and bolt after I mangled the hex key hole in mine. They gave me one from their spares box free of charge. Nice

 

[Kajjal]

They are very useful for click and collect orders with 10% BC discount for various sale items.