Servicing At Halfords Autocentre

[Buptaboy]

Hi All,

Just wondered if anyone has used Halfords auto centre before for servicing their motor and how you found the service?

I have dropped mine off this morning and instantly was disappointed as I was led to believe prior to booking that it would be turned around in max of 3hrs but was told this morning it would be all day!

I am only servicing at a garage as part of my warranty agreement as usually I would do all this myself!

[Guest DazH]

Hey Rob,

Nah never used them, never would as like yourself I do all me own stunts ;)

Good luck though! feedback on such places is ALWAYS appreciate by fellow members

Daz

[Buptaboy]

Posted on Facebook about it after I dropped the car off and a mechanic friend was slating them saying I would go back and find a big list of things that need doing. When I went to collect my car the guy said he was surprised that there were no issues with it and the engine was in sound condition for its age! £151 for a 40 point inspection and oil service wasn't bad!

From here in though it's self service as I only did this as part of the warranty agreement.

[Black Ice]

unfortunately I will have to use a garage weather it be Halfords, Kwik fit or others, as I don't know enough about cars to do this myself.

If there are any BMW owners in the club around Harlow that could do this for me then great. Much help would be appreciated.

If I have to go to one of these garages then i:ll inform you all on how I got on.

[Buptaboy]

Hey black ice, what are you looking to do? Just an oil service or an inspection 1 or 2?

[Black Ice]

Hi Buptabot (rob)

Not really sure on inspection 1 and 2 are. Sounds dumb I know. Possibly, if im thinking correctly then a inspection 2. As want to make sure the car is all ok before the winter sets in.

[Buptaboy]

They do a sort of Inspection 2 at Halfords, look on the website as it details exactly what they do on each service type. I only had the basic 40 point check and they couldn't fault it although they did agree that there is an occasional knocking on passenger side from suspension from hard impact road tremors. Gets a bit pricey for the full service but would be a lot cheaper than BMW dealer and is peace of mind if you not mechanically minded! Can't put a price on that really!!

[Black Ice]

Cheers Rob

Totally agree with you on good servicing or any mechanical work done correctly and not by any cowboys. I'll probably go with Halfords or Kwik-Fit as they also do different ranges of servicing.

All I want is my baby to be fit and ready for the winter. Lol