Halfords - Newbury Reviews Summary

Category: Auto parts store

Address: Retail Pk, 2 Greenham Rd, Newbury RG14 7HZ, United Kingdom

Rating: 4.4
based on 170 reviews.

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "Outstanding customer service from Dan and his team in Newbury Halfords today."
  • "The Manager and staff at the Newbury Branch were really helpful this morning after I experienced a problem with their Online Orders last night."
  • "Very friendly and knowledgeable staff that serve you with a smile and get the job done."
  • "Shaun was really helpful and went out of his way to ensure that I found quickly everything I required in a friendly, efficient manner."
  • "The staff at Halfords Newbury were incredibly helpful and quite literally saved the day."
  • "Attentive staff. Product in stock. Knowledgeable staff."
  • "I am very very happy with Halfords Newbury Bicycle Department customer service."

Cons:

  • "Not only have Halfords Autocentres deliberately mis-led me, they mis-diagnosed my vehicle."
  • "There is a major staff attitude problem here."
  • "Very unhelpful staff."
  • "Possibly two of the most unhelpful staff I have ever encountered."
  • "Terrible service from the 'manager'."
  • "Absolutely disgusting, asked a member of staff for help with wipers."
  • "Very bad customer service!"

Product Availability and Assistance

Pros:

  • "Snapped my chain on a ride at Greenham Common - walked the 2 miles to the store and they were fabulous."
  • "I've come here a few times to get my bicycle serviced/repaired and they're always incredibly prompt and charge very reasonable amounts for their work."
  • "Purchased 2 headlights and asked to have them fitted."
  • "No pressure to buy, but great service!"
  • "Brilliant Service! Went to Halfords Newbury for a Free Bike Check - the team were very knowledgable, helped solve som issues."
  • "This is seriously the place to visit for their knowledge, access to all sorts of spares and solutions."
  • "The bicycle mechanic has lots of knowledge and was amazing at helping us find a suitable electric bike for my disabled adult daughter."

Cons:

  • "High prices compared to buying on the internet make this a place to visit only if you are desperate."
  • "However that product was apparently not available and nobody helped to check even though I purchased from the same store the week before."
  • "Typically part of the order to click and collect I wanted was all in stock online but not actually in store."
  • "After 2 visits to two different Halfords, to try and pick up a new bike (both apparently in stock according to the internet, but not in store)."
  • "None on display except toddlers bikes and ebikes."
  • "I felt misled when having a new bike wheel fitted."
  • "Halfords should not be trading if it advertises a bulb replacement service but then refuses to fit one on a Vauxhall."

Staff and Technical Expertise

Pros:

  • "The charming and professional technician did some troubleshooting on the car and sorted the query out."
  • "I would like to thank the Manager Jack at the Newbury store bike department."
  • "Superb on all levels. The staff man that helped and served me with car audio equipment was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and humorous."
  • "Every time I pop in for bike parts, car bulbs etc, I find every team member friendly and helpful."
  • "Service at the till was very swift and the employee was very polite and friendly."
  • "Incredibly friendly and helpful staff, did battery health check all free, and then fitted a new one once roadside assistance confirmed it was a dud."
  • "Served by a very knowledgeable, efficient and helpful member of staff behind the counter."

Cons:

  • "Not a good experience this morning as after got their mechanic to check my air-conditioning, the guy slammed the hood of my car with indifference."
  • "Look elsewhere for a bike service."
  • "NO HELP NO NOTHING EVEN SAID THEY WERE GONA TRASH IT, OR DID I WANA JUNK IT,!"
  • "Passing through Newbury when windscreen wipers needed replacing... Very unhelpful smirking staff."
  • "Absolute awful service my boyfriend brought his bike here on Wednesday where they are supposed to do a service check."
  • "Last time I visited I was kept waiting at the pay desk while the staff finished their conversation."
  • "After 45 minutes they gave up and suggested I go to a garage."

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