Halfords - Inverness Reviews Summary

Category: Auto parts store

Address: Harbour Rd, Inverness, IV1 1SY, United Kingdom

Phone: +441463223388

Rating: 4.3
based on 254 reviews.

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "However, the problem was diagnosed and sorted out, efficiently, A++!"
  • "Staff asked extra questions regarding the product I was buying, transpired my car wasn't fancy enough. Saved me chasing a refund."
  • "Halfords Inverness is a store that I would highly recommend to anyone wishing to get replacement parts for their car or tools for their workshops."
  • "Could not be happier. Went in because my passenger window was stuck open and I was in Inverness on holiday with no idea how to fix it."
  • "Kept me updated on progress."
  • "Had a pair of light bulbs fitted... Excellent advice on type / model that would best suit my needs from the member of staff (David)."
  • "The chap who served us in the Inverness store, I think his name was Michael was amazing."

Cons:

  • "The attitude was as much as well that's your luck! Avoid at all costs."
  • "On arrival at Halfords I was confronted by a very defensive and unapologetic Chris who said he had tried to contact me the day before."
  • "Avoid at all cost, time waste! guy at the counter beyond rude."
  • "I was very disappointed in the whole experience and would not recommend them to anyone."
  • "Recently had my car serviced and the receptionist behind the desk couldn't have been more unfriendly and rude."
  • "General attitude of the gentleman at the desk wasn’t the most welcoming, verging on rude."
  • "The manager was totally negative, didn't want to test it (too old) and could only say I would come back and shout at him because it wouldn't work."

Pricing and Value

Pros:

  • "The cost of the work was carried out was considerably less than I would have paid had the car gone to the local dealership for repair."
  • "Booked the car in for an air con check... Just as well the air con check is free as I certainly got my money's worth!"
  • "I was looking for a motoring item which Halfords were able to provide. I managed to source the item cheaper elsewhere and on discussing same with Davie at the Inverness store, he agreed that I qualified to have my item price matched."
  • "4 new tyres and a wheel bearing replaced. Very competitive pricing and pleasant, helpful staff."
  • "Can’t complain about the price either."
  • "I had an excellent experience when on a trip and needing help with my dying battery. Fast efficient assistance, good advice, good price."
  • "The staff at the Inverness branch were ready at the appointed time to fit my dashcam."

Cons:

  • "Was told I would be charged £25 to swap out (my own) tyres... it ultimately ended up being a massive waste of time."
  • "Battery need for my car key. They wanted £7 to fit the battery."
  • "Didn't pass MOT... they wanted to rip off from me £170 for 2 tyres replacement to pass MOT."
  • "Told me it would cost £80 plus parts to remove locking wheel nuts from my Rav4, and would take over an hour."
  • "They also try to charge £8+ for a can of brake cleaner which has a value of £1-2."
  • "Also I need to wait 2 hours and half to be change 4 tyres .... Really? Usually take 20 to 30 minutes."
  • "They fitted 3 light bulbs and charged her 4 x £8 for fitting 3 light bulbs. 3 light bulbs were £19.47 giving a total bill of £51.47 for 3 light bulbs!"

Efficiency and Timeliness

Pros:

  • "Car went in for MOT & Service... efficiency at its best from the garage!!!"
  • "The guys worked tirelessly that afternoon to replace my rear brakes, pads, shoes, cylinders and drums."
  • "Very helpful and nice guys.. had a short wait but they sorted my headlights out in no time."
  • "I just went into Halfords Inverness today to get a new inner tube for my bike. I was in and on out in less than 15 min!"
  • "Arrived 10 mins early for free Bike service check and was seen immediately."
  • "Arrived 5 mins before appointed time, staff advised me that the work would be completed within the next hour."
  • "I was phoned when my car was ready to be collected, with the work being carried out reasonably quickly."

Cons:

  • "Having made my order online... Not impressed."
  • "Although the work was done, the service left a lot to be desired... We were advised that 10 others had been booked for that time but only 1 machine was available."
  • "Was booked in for 10 point check... Complete waste of time!"
  • "I booked an 11.45am slot online and it says to arrive 15 minutes early which I did... They could not tell me when the car would be ready."
  • "Booked online car dropped off at 0800 MOT done by 0930 (going by the paperwork) then had to wait till the next day for an interim service to be completed."
  • "Got told I'd have to wait 10 minutes... been waiting over half hour now.. Not good enough."
  • "Good service for fitting my tyres. Only one complaint would be I had booked a time slot for 9:30am and my car wasn’t ready until 12.30pm."

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