Halfords - 50% discount on (some) toolsets until 07.09.09.

[neilrr]

Ends September 7th, '09.

Workshop & Tools , Workshop Storage , Hand Tools , Power Tools , Tool Sets , Haynes Car Service & Repair Manuals , Fixings, Fuses & Electricals , Workshop Equipment , Abrasives , Adhesives , Car Tyre Inflators & Gauges , Household Electrical , Safety

 

[Sp!ke]

Some reasonable deals there.

Dont forget, if you get the Halfords trade card lots of stuff are around 50% off anyway.

You can apply to become a Trade Card member at any Halfords store***. Find your local store. Simply ask a member of staff to help you complete your application and bring with you your proof of working in the motor trade – outlined below:

Motor Trade Role
Qualifying documents
Qualified Technician
City & Guilds in Motor Mechanics Certificate or garage payslips

Self–employed Mechanic
High volume of local motor factor invoices from last 3 months

Mobile Mechanic
City & Guilds in Motor Mechanics certificate or high volume of local motor factor invoices from last 3 months

Small Independent Garage Mechanic
Recognised payslips for employee, high volume of local motor factor invoices from last 3 months or City & Guilds in Motor Mechanics Certificate

High Volume Parts Buyer (or frequent user of car parts)
High volume of local motor factor invoices from last 3 months

 

[Will]

Agreed, some reasonable deals and Halfords tools are fine for the home/DIY mechanic etc.

One thing I will say though, is that the prices on some of the stuff has conveniently bumped up loads over the years, and then 'reduced' by 50% or whatever to make it seem cheap, when it's not.

Eg:

Halfords Professional 10 Piece Flex-head Ratchet Spanner Set from Halfords Was £79.99 Save £40.84 Price £39.15 Up to 50% Off Toolsets

I bought a set of these a few years ago now. Not everyday items, but very handy for those inaccessible nuts/bolts etc. They used to be £49.99 - 50% off at £24.99. Now they're '£79.99', on 'offer' at £39.15...

I wouldn't get too carried away, but if there's something that you were planning on buying anyway, it makes sense to get it whilst it's on offer.

Will

 

[missyparrot]

Great thanks

 

[Rory]

I've always fancied one of those 10 Piece Flex-head Ratchet Spanner Sets - I'll probably never use it but could sit for hours clicking it round!

Perhaps I'll buy one and put it away for the kids to give me at Christmas!

 

[Sp!ke]

Very useful for undoing the clutch slave cylinder bolts on a manual W124 they are

 

[Rory]

Very useful for undoing the clutch slave cylinder bolts on a manual W124 they are

I wouldn't do that - the spanners might get dirty!

I lent a neighbour my 30 year old socket set recently (he just wanted an additional extension bar) and he was amazed when I opened it and the plastic cover and foam liner was in place and still clean!

 

[the1beard]

I've been very happy with their Pro range they do a great kit now at £98.

 

[jonnyboy]

not in my local Halfrauds (Farnborough). Stuff is on 3 for 2 instead with certain restrictions.