When it comes to vehicle servicing, many motorists believe they have no choice but to go to a dealership. However, under UK law, the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO)* means motorists have a legal right to choose where they have their cars serviced, whether that’s at a dealership or a local garage, which is often much more cost-effective.
For drivers whose vehicles are out of warranty, our own research indicates that one in five believe they are obliged to use a dealer. So, if your car is due a service and out of warranty, keep reading to see how a Halfords’ service can save you money.
Why get my car serviced at Halfords?
At Halfords, we have a range of servicing options for all vehicle makes and models at affordable prices to help support our customers through the cost-of-living crisis. We offer interim, full, and major service options, including electric vehicles.
In our ‘Dealer or No Dealer’ campaign, we’re appealing to the 6.8 million** drivers whose vehicles are out of warranty but who still use dealerships for servicing. According to our own research, these motorists could save almost £400 million*** if they stopped using dealerships for servicing once their warranty has expired.
The table below highlights major, full, and interim service costs, representing the average cost at the dealers surveyed versus Halfords’ average:
| Service type | Dealer | Model | Average Dealer Price | Average Halfords Price |
| Major Service | Ford | Focus | £486.76 | £278.52 |
| Major Service | BMW | 1 series | £458.04 | £283.08 |
| Major Service | Vauxhall | Corsa | £385.00 | £278.54 |
| Major Service | BMW | 330e (hybrid) | £552.90 | £353.06 |
| Full Service | Audi | A4 | £380.13 | £227.70 |
| Full Service | Toyota | Auris | £370.00 | £228.25 |
| Full Service | BMW Mini | Hatch | £361.41 | £233.41 |
As you can see, the average cost of a Halfords’ service is considerably less than the average cost at a dealership. So, next time your car needs a service, by choosing Halfords, you’ll still receive high-quality but at a much more affordable price.
We only use quality parts from approved suppliers that are equivalent to the original manufacturer’s specification all work is covered by our extended two-year guarantee.
All Halfords’ technicians are highly trained and pride themselves on conducting quality repairs and servicing on any make and model, from Fords to Ferraris.
Book your next vehicle service at Halfords and see how much you could save.
