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  • Roof Bars Buyer's Guide

    Roof Bars Buyer's Guide

    If you need to carry a load on your car roof, you first need to buy roof bars and make sure they are properly secured. We have high quality roof bars to suit most cars and vans and an extensive range of fitting kits to complete the package

  • Driving Tips

    Driving Tips

    When you are preparing to go on a long journey, you need to make sure you plan your trip in advance. There are several key items that you need to take with you and several checks you need to make on your car before you set off

  • Driving Abroad

    Driving Abroad

    Driving to France, Spain or elsewhere in Europe? Halfords can help to make sure you are prepared for foreign, legal and driving requirements and emergency situations. We also have lots of essential equipment, available in-store and online

  • 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.

  • Roof Bars & Fittings Guided Sale

    Roof Bars & Fittings Guided Sale

    Need help choosing? Our handy selection tool will help you find the roof bar and fitting for your car.

Guided Sale Help Me Choose

  • Our handy selection tool will help you find the roof bar and fitting for your car.
     
    Help me choose adult bikes
  • Our handy selection tool will help you find the roof bar for your commercial vehicle.
     
    Help me choose kids bikes

Buyers Guide Travel & Touring Buyers Guides

  • If you need to carry a load on your car roof, you first need to buy roof bars and make sure they are properly secured. We have high quality roof bars to suit most cars and vans and an extensive range of fitting kits to complete the package
     
    Roof Bars Buyer's Guide
  • Why commit to buying an uneconomic big car when you can increase your carrying capacity, as and when you need it, with a roof box? A roof box is ideal for carrying extra luggage and the car stays clean and tidy inside
     
    Roof Box Buyer's Guide
  • Need a carrying solution for your commercial vehicle? At Halfords you'll find a one-stop-shop, with our friendly, helpful, in-store colleagues to assist and advise
     
    Commercial Vehicle Buyer's Guide
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Featured Article Latest Travel & Touring Articles

  • When you are preparing to go on a long journey, you need to make sure you plan your trip in advance. There are several key items that you need to take with you and several checks you need to make on your car before you set off
     
    Driving Tips
  • Driving to France, Spain or elsewhere in Europe? Halfords can help to make sure you are prepared for foreign, legal and driving requirements and emergency situations. We also have lots of essential equipment, available in-store and online
     
    Driving Abroad
  • 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
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FAQs Travel & Touring FAQ's

  • In order to find the right size roof box, you need to consider the size of the load you want your roof box to carry.

    Roof boxes come in 1/2 width - equivalent to a mid-size car boot; 3/4 width - equivalent to a large car boot; and full width - equivalent to a large estate car boot. 1/2 width roof boxes and 3/4 width roof boxes allow additional room on the top of your car for bikes or a bike, whereas full width roof boxes take up the full width of your car roof, making them ideal for large loads when going on holiday or moving house.

     

  • Yes, Halfords trained professionals can fit your new roof box for just €18.99.

    Or you can have roof bars and your roof box fitted at the same time from just €36.98. We'll also give you a demonstration so you can do it safely yourself. Pre-booking may be required - contact your local store. Fitting is subject to vehicle inspection.

     

  • Halfords stocks four different types of cycle carrier, all with different advantages and suitability to different vehicles:

    » Roof mounted cycle carriers
    » Rear-mounted cycle carriers
    » Tow bar mounted cycle carriers and 4x4 cycle carriers

    So choosing the right one is extremely important. To find out more, check out our how to choose a cycle carrier guide.

     
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