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Car Maintenance
  • Car Battery Buyer's Guide

    Car Battery Buyer's Guide

    With the increase of in-car technology, the unpredictability of the weather and the demands of work and family life, the modern car has to have a powerful battery that can cope with anything

  • Car Battery Recycling and Disposal

    Car Battery Recycling and Disposal

    Many people don't know how to go about car battery recycling, so will put off changing their car battery, or other non-domestic batteries, until it is too late.

  • Car Battery Guided Sale

    Car Battery Guided Sale

    Need help choosing? Our handy selection tool will help you find the battery for your car.

  • WEEE Regulations

    WEEE Regulations

    Each year in Ireland a large quantity of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) fills landfill sites around the country. Use the guidance below to help you comply with WEEE Ireland regulations and ensure you don't damage the environment.

  • Wiper Blades Guided Sale

    Wiper Blades Guided Sale

    Need help choosing? Our handy selection tool will help you find the right wiper blades to suit your needs.

Guided Sale Help Me Choose

  • Our handy selection tool will help you find the battery for your car.
     
    Help me choose car battery
  • Our handy selection tool will help you find the right bulb to suit your needs.
     
    Help me choose bulbs
  • Our handy selection tool will help you find the right wiper blades to suit your needs.
     
    Help me choose wiper blades
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Buyers Guide Car Maintenance Buyers Guides

  • With the increase of in-car technology, the unpredictability of the weather and the demands of work and family life, the modern car has to have a powerful battery that can cope with anything
     
    Car Battery Buyer's Guide
  • With twenty per cent of all accidents being caused by poor visibility, its vital to be able to see the road ahead clearly and not pose a danger to yourself and other road users. And that means keeping your wiper blades in top condition
     
    Wipers Buyer's Guide
  • Do you like cleaning the car when it's caked in mud or scrubbing the patio when it's covered in green algae? Why not let a pressure washer do most of the work and save you time and money
     
    Pressure Washers Buyer's Guide
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How To Guide Car Maintenance "How To" Guides

  • Obviously you can't examine your car to the same standard as an actual garage, but working through the following checks will help you to identify some of the possible problem areas before taking your car for its NCT test.
     
    Pass Your NCT
  • Coolant (a mixture of water and antifreeze) is pumped around the engine and cools it down by means of the car radiator. If the level of coolant gets too low, it can cause overheating and serious damage. Coolant should be renewed every two to five years
     
    Prevent Overheating
  • All cars have an air filter on the engine that stops dust and dirt getting into the engine. This filter gets clogged up over time and needs to be replaced as it can cause a smoky exhaust, resulting in a possible NCT failure and increased fuel consumption
     
    Change Your Air Filter
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Featured Article Latest Car Maintenance Articles

  • Many people don't know how to go about car battery recycling, so will put off changing their car battery, or other non-domestic batteries, until it is too late.
     
    Car Battery Recycling and Disposal
  • Each year in Ireland a large quantity of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) fills landfill sites around the country. Use the guidance below to help you comply with WEEE Ireland regulations and ensure you don't damage the environment.
     
    WEEE Regulations
  • Unfortunately, once you buy your car it does not mean your spending is over. The biggest issue with owning a car is keeping it running
     
    Reducing Car Costs
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FAQs Car Maintenance FAQ's

  • Yes, Halfords trained professionals offer a range of fitting services including:

    » Car battery fitting for just €7.99.
    » Car headlight bulb fitting for just €7.99.
    » Other car bulb fitting for just €3.99.
    » Wiper blade fitting for just €2.99 (for one blade) or €3.99 (for a pair).

    Pre-booking may be required - contact your local store. Fitting subject to vehicle inspection. Take a look at all of Halfords fitting services.

     

  • All cars benefit from being kept as clean as possible.

    Ensure you clean your vehicle regularly with a car cleaning kit including car shampoo, sponge, glass cleaner, wheel cleaner, interior cleaner, a chamois leather, and car wax. You may also want to invest in a pressure washer to give you a helping hand.

     

  • Not all motor oils are the same and all cars need a specific oil to keep them running efficiently.

    Check your vehicle handbook or Haynes manual, which can tell you the right type of oil for your car, helping you buy the correct oil with confidence.

     
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