Halfords - Preston Reviews Summary

Category: Auto parts store

Address: Unit 2 Mariners Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 2ZB, United Kingdom

Rating: 4.4
based on 234 reviews.

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "The man who served us was very friendly and helpful. He explained everything we needed to know."
  • "Dylan was very helpful and calm and reassuring."
  • "Chris was very helpful. He did everything I asked for and more."
  • "Spoke to Aaron who couldn't have been more helpful. He came and looked at the car and checked the power steering reservoir and then advised on the correct fluid."
  • "Excellent customer service from Jay who advised us regarding the use and features of electric bikes."
  • "Jordan provided outstanding customer service and gave me confidence that my car was safe to drive."
  • "Very knowledgeable, happy to help and spent the time needed to get me sorted properly."

Cons:

  • "Very slow service and they where to busy talking to each other rather then serving customers."
  • "Waited over 30 minutes to get served and then another 20 being served."
  • "Stood for about 15min to enquire about a bike went down stairs to purchase axle stands had to wait 20+minutes to get served."
  • "Waited and waited to have some wipers fitted."
  • "I felt ignored when the staffs served other customers when I was already waiting at the counter."
  • "Practically ignored by the man on the desk."
  • "When going to collect the two bikes today, the man who served me was very rude."

Product and Service Quality

Pros:

  • "Had a new battery fitted on my car, was a decent price and very quick friendly service."
  • "The staff were very helpful and were all knowledgeable answering any question I had and were obviously all cycling enthusiasts."
  • "Needed a new rear derailleur for my bike after my last one went bust. Tom was ace; great advice, got me what I needed, and sorted out a price match on the part."
  • "Since lockdown Halfords have operated a very smooth and personally trouble free click and collect service."
  • "Just been in for some brake pads for mountain bike. The sales person was friendly and very helpful."
  • "Halfords were truly amazing and replaced the wheel free of charge and fitted my new chain."
  • "Great service, we were having issues with a non halfords baby seat and we explained we would be happy to purchase whatever is required to make the chair secure he suggested the car seat grip matt Β£12 and its fixed the issue perfect thank you Paul."

Cons:

  • "Unfortunately the ebike I bought wasn't ready for collection at the agreed time as they said the battery needed to be charged."
  • "Bought nearly a 1000 pounds of tools from there. The emergency starter pack has stopped working... Β£60 wasted and I won't be shopping there again."
  • "Fitter dropped the securing plate bolt into the engine compartment and had to replace it. The new bolt is too long and let's the battery move."
  • "On closer inspection my front brakes barely work and the rears marginally more."
  • "Upon further inspection, the fitter did not attach the vent pipe therefore letting the battery vent harmful Gas into the vehicle."
  • "Really disappointed, I can stand alongside staff members & packed store but you can’t fit a car seat with all doors open."
  • "Worst place I have gone to for bike repairs.foe example I took mike bike for a aslipping chain said it had been fixed as soon as I started to ride it started slipping again."

Staff Attitude and Professionalism

Pros:

  • "The young lad who fitted it, in freezing conditions, didn't complain he was an absolute star."
  • "The 'fitter', Erin was very helpful and also offered a free10 point winter check as well as fitting the required bulb."
  • "Everyone following the covid rules and the staff very helpful."
  • "The staff were curtious patient with me and very informative."
  • "The lady helped us to choose perfect car seat for our little boy. She was very knowledgeable and helpful."
  • "Everyone here has been immensely patient with me and their customer care truly is their priority."
  • "I'm really grateful. Thank you guys."

Cons:

  • "His attitude was terrible 😣."
  • "Totally unprofessional people working there."
  • "Served by a lady who obviously hates the job, hates people and couldn't g.a.f."
  • "Very poor service. Never use this place for windscreen repairs they don't know what there doing."
  • "Rude staff and they tried to get someone to fit a subwoofer in my car who had never fitted one before, no thanks id rather do it myself if someone with no experience is doing it."
  • "Absolutely rubbish the staff are hopeless. No point of having a number to ring because they never answer them."
  • "I was very disappointed in the way I was spoken too."

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