#halfords — Public Fediverse posts

Why is retail so shit? I cannot get reliable info on the phone or via the web about fitting headlamp beam deflectors to my car. The car had LED lights, four per side, two for 'dip' and all four for 'main beam'. I *think* the beam cut-off is such that I don't need them but my #Kia dealer doesn't know, Kia UK agreed with me on the phone but have declined so far to put it in an email. #Halfords have no clue, and there's a broken link on their website to fitting instructions that might have helped.

Why is retail so shit? I cannot get reliable info on the phone or via the web about fitting headlamp beam deflectors to my car. The car had LED lights, four per side, two for 'dip' and all four for 'main beam'. I *think* the beam cut-off is such that I don't need them but my #Kia dealer doesn't know, Kia UK agreed with me on the phone but have declined so far to put it in an email. #Halfords have no clue, and there's a broken link on their website to fitting instructions that might have helped.

Why is retail so shit? I cannot get reliable info on the phone or via the web about fitting headlamp beam deflectors to my car. The car had LED lights, four per side, two for 'dip' and all four for 'main beam'. I *think* the beam cut-off is such that I don't need them but my #Kia dealer doesn't know, Kia UK agreed with me on the phone but have declined so far to put it in an email. #Halfords have no clue, and there's a broken link on their website to fitting instructions that might have helped.

Why is retail so shit? I cannot get reliable info on the phone or via the web about fitting headlamp beam deflectors to my car. The car had LED lights, four per side, two for 'dip' and all four for 'main beam'. I *think* the beam cut-off is such that I don't need them but my #Kia dealer doesn't know, Kia UK agreed with me on the phone but have declined so far to put it in an email. #Halfords have no clue, and there's a broken link on their website to fitting instructions that might have helped.

Why is retail so shit? I cannot get reliable info on the phone or via the web about fitting headlamp beam deflectors to my car. The car had LED lights, four per side, two for 'dip' and all four for 'main beam'. I *think* the beam cut-off is such that I don't need them but my #Kia dealer doesn't know, Kia UK agreed with me on the phone but have declined so far to put it in an email. #Halfords have no clue, and there's a broken link on their website to fitting instructions that might have helped.

'Evil' daughter stole £40k from sick mum and squandered it on clothes and takeaways

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/evil-daughter-steals-sick-mum-36972612

'Evil' daughter stole £40k from sick mum and squandered it on clothes and takeaways

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/evil-daughter-steals-sick-mum-36972612

'Evil' daughter stole £40k from sick mum and squandered it on clothes and takeaways

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/evil-daughter-steals-sick-mum-36972612

'Evil' daughter stole £40k from sick mum and squandered it on clothes and takeaways

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/evil-daughter-steals-sick-mum-36972612

'Evil' daughter stole £40k from sick mum and squandered it on clothes and takeaways

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/evil-daughter-steals-sick-mum-36972612

Newbie trainee mechanic at #halfords sprays WD-40 onto my bike brake disc caliper, WD-40 (an oil based lubricant) then drips down my rotors. I stand there in shock horror and watch as he applied brakes, coating my brake pads in WD-40. I then demonstrated to him how he'd just destroyed my brakes and just how dangerous that was!

Can imagine a less experienced cyclist then getting on the bike, cycling to next junction, finding they have no brakes and suffering a fatality 😱

#cycling #biketooter

Newbie trainee mechanic at #halfords sprays WD-40 onto my bike brake disc caliper, WD-40 (an oil based lubricant) then drips down my rotors. I stand there in shock horror and watch as he applied brakes, coating my brake pads in WD-40. I then demonstrated to him how he'd just destroyed my brakes and just how dangerous that was!

Can imagine a less experienced cyclist then getting on the bike, cycling to next junction, finding they have no brakes and suffering a fatality 😱

#cycling #biketooter

Newbie trainee mechanic at #halfords sprays WD-40 onto my bike brake disc caliper, WD-40 (an oil based lubricant) then drips down my rotors. I stand there in shock horror and watch as he applied brakes, coating my brake pads in WD-40. I then demonstrated to him how he'd just destroyed my brakes and just how dangerous that was!

Can imagine a less experienced cyclist then getting on the bike, cycling to next junction, finding they have no brakes and suffering a fatality 😱

#cycling #biketooter

Newbie trainee mechanic at #halfords sprays WD-40 onto my bike brake disc caliper, WD-40 (an oil based lubricant) then drips down my rotors. I stand there in shock horror and watch as he applied brakes, coating my brake pads in WD-40. I then demonstrated to him how he'd just destroyed my brakes and just how dangerous that was!

Can imagine a less experienced cyclist then getting on the bike, cycling to next junction, finding they have no brakes and suffering a fatality 😱

#cycling #biketooter

Newbie trainee mechanic at #halfords sprays WD-40 onto my bike brake disc caliper, WD-40 (an oil based lubricant) then drips down my rotors. I stand there in shock horror and watch as he applied brakes, coating my brake pads in WD-40. I then demonstrated to him how he'd just destroyed my brakes and just how dangerous that was!

Can imagine a less experienced cyclist then getting on the bike, cycling to next junction, finding they have no brakes and suffering a fatality 😱

#cycling #biketooter

#Motor accessories business #Halfords got dinged by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs for not paying their staff #minimumwage - disappointing that such a well known brand gets busted for this (its already been enshittified to the point I avoid it these days)

https://garagewire.co.uk/news/must-read/redditch-halfords-named-for-national-minimum-wage-breaches/

#Motor accessories business #Halfords got dinged by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs for not paying their staff #minimumwage - disappointing that such a well known brand gets busted for this (its already been enshittified to the point I avoid it these days)

https://garagewire.co.uk/news/must-read/redditch-halfords-named-for-national-minimum-wage-breaches/

#Motor accessories business #Halfords got dinged by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs for not paying their staff #minimumwage - disappointing that such a well known brand gets busted for this (its already been enshittified to the point I avoid it these days)

https://garagewire.co.uk/news/must-read/redditch-halfords-named-for-national-minimum-wage-breaches/

#Motor accessories business #Halfords got dinged by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs for not paying their staff #minimumwage - disappointing that such a well known brand gets busted for this (its already been enshittified to the point I avoid it these days)

https://garagewire.co.uk/news/must-read/redditch-halfords-named-for-national-minimum-wage-breaches/

#Motor accessories business #Halfords got dinged by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs for not paying their staff #minimumwage - disappointing that such a well known brand gets busted for this (its already been enshittified to the point I avoid it these days)

https://garagewire.co.uk/news/must-read/redditch-halfords-named-for-national-minimum-wage-breaches/

@dutchbarracuda I bought my e-bike from #Halfords during COVID - it developed a fault that couldn't be fixed as no spare parts available from China - they refunded my money - I bought another bike from them at a considerable discount - it's worked fine #JustSaying #BikeTooter

@dutchbarracuda I bought my e-bike from #Halfords during COVID - it developed a fault that couldn't be fixed as no spare parts available from China - they refunded my money - I bought another bike from them at a considerable discount - it's worked fine #JustSaying #BikeTooter

@dutchbarracuda I bought my e-bike from #Halfords during COVID - it developed a fault that couldn't be fixed as no spare parts available from China - they refunded my money - I bought another bike from them at a considerable discount - it's worked fine #JustSaying #BikeTooter

@dutchbarracuda I bought my e-bike from #Halfords during COVID - it developed a fault that couldn't be fixed as no spare parts available from China - they refunded my money - I bought another bike from them at a considerable discount - it's worked fine #JustSaying #BikeTooter

@dutchbarracuda I bought my e-bike from #Halfords during COVID - it developed a fault that couldn't be fixed as no spare parts available from China - they refunded my money - I bought another bike from them at a considerable discount - it's worked fine #JustSaying #BikeTooter

As one of the UK's best-selling bike brands we thought it time to give @halfords_uk Carrera electric bikes a look. Here we review the £1,199 Impel im-3.1, a commuter bike that has a decent-sized battery and tyres that will open up gravel path shortcuts if you'd prefer to take the scenic route.

Catch the link in our story for our tester's thoughts.

#halfords #carrera #ebikes #electricbikes #cycling #transport

https://www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/halfords-carrera-impel-im-3-1-e-bike-review

As one of the UK's best-selling bike brands we thought it time to give @halfords_uk Carrera electric bikes a look. Here we review the £1,199 Impel im-3.1, a commuter bike that has a decent-sized battery and tyres that will open up gravel path shortcuts if you'd prefer to take the scenic route.

Catch the link in our story for our tester's thoughts.

#halfords #carrera #ebikes #electricbikes #cycling #transport

https://www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/halfords-carrera-impel-im-3-1-e-bike-review

As one of the UK's best-selling bike brands we thought it time to give @halfords_uk Carrera electric bikes a look. Here we review the £1,199 Impel im-3.1, a commuter bike that has a decent-sized battery and tyres that will open up gravel path shortcuts if you'd prefer to take the scenic route.

Catch the link in our story for our tester's thoughts.

#halfords #carrera #ebikes #electricbikes #cycling #transport

https://www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/halfords-carrera-impel-im-3-1-e-bike-review

As one of the UK's best-selling bike brands we thought it time to give @halfords_uk Carrera electric bikes a look. Here we review the £1,199 Impel im-3.1, a commuter bike that has a decent-sized battery and tyres that will open up gravel path shortcuts if you'd prefer to take the scenic route.

Catch the link in our story for our tester's thoughts.

#halfords #carrera #ebikes #electricbikes #cycling #transport

https://www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/halfords-carrera-impel-im-3-1-e-bike-review

As one of the UK's best-selling bike brands we thought it time to give @halfords_uk Carrera electric bikes a look. Here we review the £1,199 Impel im-3.1, a commuter bike that has a decent-sized battery and tyres that will open up gravel path shortcuts if you'd prefer to take the scenic route.

Catch the link in our story for our tester's thoughts.

#halfords #carrera #ebikes #electricbikes #cycling #transport

https://www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/halfords-carrera-impel-im-3-1-e-bike-review

Needed new #WindscreenWipers for the car. #Halfords' cheapest: £12.48 + £12.49. #Bosch wipers, ordered online, £21.78 including delivery.

Needed new #WindscreenWipers for the car. #Halfords' cheapest: £12.48 + £12.49. #Bosch wipers, ordered online, £21.78 including delivery.

Needed new #WindscreenWipers for the car. #Halfords' cheapest: £12.48 + £12.49. #Bosch wipers, ordered online, £21.78 including delivery.

Needed new #WindscreenWipers for the car. #Halfords' cheapest: £12.48 + £12.49. #Bosch wipers, ordered online, £21.78 including delivery.

I've had my new e-bike since the end of August (the old one was returned to #Halfords #Halfrauds as unfit for use after it was replaced once and the second bike also failed after 250 miles of use.

I've now done 380 miles on it since getting it.

Due to DIY and other things getting in the way, there's often long gaps between rides.

But now that better weather is here... I'm hoping that I'll be doing 30-40 miles a week on it... When Work & DIY jobs are out of the way.

11 miles so far this week

I've had my new e-bike since the end of August (the old one was returned to #Halfords #Halfrauds as unfit for use after it was replaced once and the second bike also failed after 250 miles of use.

I've now done 380 miles on it since getting it.

Due to DIY and other things getting in the way, there's often long gaps between rides.

But now that better weather is here... I'm hoping that I'll be doing 30-40 miles a week on it... When Work & DIY jobs are out of the way.

11 miles so far this week

I've had my new e-bike since the end of August (the old one was returned to #Halfords #Halfrauds as unfit for use after it was replaced once and the second bike also failed after 250 miles of use.

I've now done 380 miles on it since getting it.

Due to DIY and other things getting in the way, there's often long gaps between rides.

But now that better weather is here... I'm hoping that I'll be doing 30-40 miles a week on it... When Work & DIY jobs are out of the way.

11 miles so far this week

I've had my new e-bike since the end of August (the old one was returned to #Halfords #Halfrauds as unfit for use after it was replaced once and the second bike also failed after 250 miles of use.

I've now done 380 miles on it since getting it.

Due to DIY and other things getting in the way, there's often long gaps between rides.

But now that better weather is here... I'm hoping that I'll be doing 30-40 miles a week on it... When Work & DIY jobs are out of the way.

11 miles so far this week

I've had my new e-bike since the end of August (the old one was returned to #Halfords #Halfrauds as unfit for use after it was replaced once and the second bike also failed after 250 miles of use.

I've now done 380 miles on it since getting it.

Due to DIY and other things getting in the way, there's often long gaps between rides.

But now that better weather is here... I'm hoping that I'll be doing 30-40 miles a week on it... When Work & DIY jobs are out of the way.

11 miles so far this week

Took my bike to Halfords on 12th March to get it repaired.

They kept saying it would be repaired, but they never got back to me.

I had to chase them so many times just to get the story that the supplier said nothing to them. I can believe that, but why they never bothered chasing it up when that was their own self-imposed deadline is beyond me.

Eventually yesterday I asked to my bike back as they were never going to fix the issue.

#halfords #bike #bikeRepair

Took my bike to Halfords on 12th March to get it repaired.

They kept saying it would be repaired, but they never got back to me.

I had to chase them so many times just to get the story that the supplier said nothing to them. I can believe that, but why they never bothered chasing it up when that was their own self-imposed deadline is beyond me.

Eventually yesterday I asked to my bike back as they were never going to fix the issue.

#halfords #bike #bikeRepair

Took my bike to Halfords on 12th March to get it repaired.

They kept saying it would be repaired, but they never got back to me.

I had to chase them so many times just to get the story that the supplier said nothing to them. I can believe that, but why they never bothered chasing it up when that was their own self-imposed deadline is beyond me.

Eventually yesterday I asked to my bike back as they were never going to fix the issue.

#halfords #bike #bikeRepair

#Halfords - yet another company relying on automated customer disservice. After wading through two layers of promotional gibberish, trying to talk to someone about a car battery that their online recommender sold me, as soon as it gets through to the "talk to someone" bit it hangs up. So now I have to fit the old battery, and go badger the store where I collected it, despite it being an online order.

#Halfords - yet another company relying on automated customer disservice. After wading through two layers of promotional gibberish, trying to talk to someone about a car battery that their online recommender sold me, as soon as it gets through to the "talk to someone" bit it hangs up. So now I have to fit the old battery, and go badger the store where I collected it, despite it being an online order.

#Halfords - yet another company relying on automated customer disservice. After wading through two layers of promotional gibberish, trying to talk to someone about a car battery that their online recommender sold me, as soon as it gets through to the "talk to someone" bit it hangs up. So now I have to fit the old battery, and go badger the store where I collected it, despite it being an online order.