Car Checks
Whether you’re in-between services, you’re heading off on a long journey, or your car just doesn’t feel quite right - our car checks will identify any issues with your vehicle. Our friendly, expert technicians will advise on any recommended repairs and give you peace of mind that your car is working exactly as it should be.
- Full 10 point car check
- Includes tyre & battery checks
- Only takes approx. 30 mins
- Helps to identify issues early before problems arise
- Checks for faults including engine management and warning lights
- Our experts can advise of any recommended repairs
- Ensures your tyres are road-legal
- Checks alignment issue
- Assess the condition of your suspension components
- A thorough inspection of Air Con system for faults and leaks
- Get travel ready with our 6 point brake check
- Ensure your tyres are safe and legal
- Ideal for any worrying noises or car problems
- Inspection for any mechanical faults
- Our trained technicians can recommend any necessary repairs
- Service takes 60+ minutes
- Check all aspects of your braking system
- 2 year or 24,000 miles guarantee
- A thorough inspection for faults and leaks
- Inspection of the compressor, hoses and condenser
- Air Con Recharge from £59
- Improves your visibility on the road
- Prevents from dazzling other drivers
- Headlights aligned to precision
- Identifies issues early
- Peace of mind in between services
- Expert Advice from our highly skilled and qualified technicians
- Air Filter
- Brake fluid
- Filter, cabin air
- Air con re-gas
- Transmission fluids
- Windscreen chip
- Anti-freeze
- Oil Filter
- Spark Plug
- Timing Belt
- V-belt
- Includes tyre pressure check
- Inspects tyre tread depth
- Receive FREE advice from expert technicians
- FREE battery health check
- Key health indicators are checked
- Our expert technicians will advise on any replacements
- FREE 5 point spring car check
- Includes battery & wiper blade condition checks
- Our fully trained staff check for common issues
- Headlight and brake light check
- Wiper blade condition check
- Battery health check
- Windscreen chip check
- MOT due date reminder (UK only)
- Free Inspection
- Includes Halfords Quality Guarantee
- Our trained technicians will identify any additional work needed
- FREE suspension check
- Parts used are OEM specification
- 1 year or 12,000 miles guarantee
- Covers checks of all major components
- Includes power steering and geometry checks
- Any additional work will be carried our on the same day
- Any problem areas will be highlighted to help put your mind at rest
- Top-quality, original-spec parts used with our standard guarantee
- Any additional work will be carried our on the same day
- Reduce harmful exhaust emissions
- Maintain engine’s power and performance
- Suitable for Diesel cars only
- 13 point premium winter check bundle
- Antifreeze change*
- Tyre, battery, wiper blade checks and more included
- Exterior light bulb check
- Wiper blade condition check
- Battery health check
- Windscreen chip check
- MOT due date plus reminder
- Tyre depth check
- Tyre inflation check plus top-up
- Oil level check
- Screen wash top-up
- Ad blue level check
- Antifreeze change (worth £39.99) (Excluding electric vehicles)
- Check starter motor and charging system Check Ancillary drive belts
- Air con temperature check
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At Halfords, we offer a number of car checks to identify any issues with your vehicle and give you peace of mind that your car is running exactly as it should be. Whether you’re preparing your car for winter, looking for an inspection of your air con for summer, or simply want to make sure your car is in top condition, we have different vehicle checks to suit your needs.
Our Halfords free car checksWe want to ensure every vehicle on the road is safe to drive - that’s why we offer free checks if you think something might be wrong. If you have noticed there is an issue with a certain car part, we offer free car checks focused on:
- Battery health
- Tyres
- Repairs
- Brakes
- Exhaust and catalytic converter
- Suspension
- Air con
If you’re looking for a more general inspection of your vehicle, we also offer a free 5 Point Car Check where our fully trained staff check for common car battery and bulb issues.
This check will help to identify any issues which may have arisen since your last service. Whether you’re concerned about noises coming from your engine, heading on a long car journey, or just want to make sure everything is running smoothly, our experienced ATA-trained technicians will check your car over and put your mind at rest. The 5 point checklist will check:
- Headlight and brake light
- Wiper blade condition
- Battery health
- Windscreen chips
- And also provide you with an MOT due date reminder.
For more in-depth vehicle checks, key components can be examined in a 30-point or 10-point car check. Maintaining the health of your car with these checks can prevent costly repairs down the line if issues get worse.
Book your car check onlineSimply book your car into your local Halfords store and one of our trained technicians will take a look at your car and put your mind at rest.
Whether your car has recently had a full service, or you’ve run into a problem whilst on the road, our car checks will help to quickly identify any issues with your vehicle to help get you safely back on the road.