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Pauline · Jul 15th, 2003, 08:16 PM

I bought a JVC headunit and CD changer for my Cooper a few weeks back from Halfords and it came with free fitting.

I went back today to get them fitted to my 1 day old Cooper and was told that BMW Mini's are notoriously difficult to fit stereos in to (??!!) and that they couldn't do it. (Despite the fact I'd told them it was a BMW Mini Cooper when I originally ordered the headunit and changer).

So, I had to take it to Paula Marks in Byfleet, Surrey who were brilliant and they fitted it all in about 30 minutes.

I now have to send the bill to Halfords who said they would pay it.

Has anyone else had the same reaction from Halfords??

GaryM · Jul 15th, 2003, 08:30 PM

Well if they think fitting in a Mini is difficult I'd like to know what cars they have fitted before cos they have a shock comming. Must say that I have found it to be one of the easier ones that I have done. As confirmed by your other installer, I think.

Harpo · Jul 15th, 2003, 08:33 PM

Halfords shift boxes. That's what they're good at.

Anything else and you have to assess the risk involved.
I wouldn't trust them to check my oil level.

Always support your local specialist.

mikeythemini · Jul 15th, 2003, 09:47 PM

Nice one Harpo

One of their old directors was of the same opinion

Dom · Jul 16th, 2003, 08:24 PM

Indeed... be glad your local ICE dealer did it instead of them!!

Heffer · Jul 17th, 2003, 01:46 PM

Halfords "fitted" the changer and head unit in my old classic Mini Cooper and managed to blow the head unit up..... Took them 4 attempts to fix it..... gormless *@~#s!!

Speedd · Jul 17th, 2003, 02:11 PM

I bought our his and her bikes from them and their service guy couldn't even adjust the handle bar

Halfords is only good for carwash tools.. well thats all I use them for now and the odd smellies... tell a lie i also buy me spare bulbs from them

Plenty of ICE people around Pauline, just put a cross next to Halfords for ICE no matter how glitzy they look on display.

Pauline · Jul 18th, 2003, 07:49 AM

To be honest I only used them because I had a £500 Halfords voucher as part of an insurance claim settlement so I had to go and buy from them as the insurance company wouldn't give me the cash. The headunit and CD-changer came with free fitting. I now realise why it was free!

Damo · Jul 18th, 2003, 08:38 AM

Was it Halfords who were fitting it or the AA garage (who ARE a bunch of...) as the AA garage when I bought a CD Changer were a waste of time. (see thread)

AA = Alcoholics Anonmous?

Pauline · Jul 18th, 2003, 08:42 AM

No it was Halfords themselves......

Hat · Jul 18th, 2003, 08:58 AM

think of them like an automotive supermarket. you wouldn't want a tesco's trolley pusher cooking your dinner now would you?

Jul 15th, 2003, 08:16 PM	#1
Pauline Genius Join Date: May 2003 Location: Surrey Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 603 Offline	Halfords - Grrrrrr I bought a JVC headunit and CD changer for my Cooper a few weeks back from Halfords and it came with free fitting. I went back today to get them fitted to my 1 day old Cooper and was told that BMW Mini's are notoriously difficult to fit stereos in to (??!!) and that they couldn't do it. (Despite the fact I'd told them it was a BMW Mini Cooper when I originally ordered the headunit and changer). So, I had to take it to Paula Marks in Byfleet, Surrey who were brilliant and they fitted it all in about 30 minutes. I now have to send the bill to Halfords who said they would pay it. Has anyone else had the same reaction from Halfords??

Jul 15th, 2003, 08:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 4,546 Offline	Halfords shift boxes. That's what they're good at. Anything else and you have to assess the risk involved. I wouldn't trust them to check my oil level. Always support your local specialist. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Jul 15th, 2003, 09:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	Nice one Harpo One of their old directors was of the same opinion Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 16,325 Offline	I bought our his and her bikes from them and their service guy couldn't even adjust the handle bar Halfords is only good for carwash tools.. well thats all I use them for now and the odd smellies... tell a lie i also buy me spare bulbs from them Plenty of ICE people around Pauline, just put a cross next to Halfords for ICE no matter how glitzy they look on display. Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

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Jul 15th, 2003, 08:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 388 Offline	Well if they think fitting in a Mini is difficult I'd like to know what cars they have fitted before cos they have a shock comming. Must say that I have found it to be one of the easier ones that I have done. As confirmed by your other installer, I think.

Jul 16th, 2003, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 8,543 Offline	Indeed... be glad your local ICE dealer did it instead of them!!

Jul 17th, 2003, 01:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Heffer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maidstone, Kent Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Halfords "fitted" the changer and head unit in my old classic Mini Cooper and managed to blow the head unit up..... Took them 4 attempts to fix it..... gormless *@~#s!!

Jul 18th, 2003, 07:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Pauline Genius Join Date: May 2003 Location: Surrey Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 603 Offline	To be honest I only used them because I had a £500 Halfords voucher as part of an insurance claim settlement so I had to go and buy from them as the insurance company wouldn't give me the cash. The headunit and CD-changer came with free fitting. I now realise why it was free!

Jul 18th, 2003, 08:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 10,650 Online	Was it Halfords who were fitting it or the AA garage (who ARE a bunch of...) as the AA garage when I bought a CD Changer were a waste of time. (see thread) AA = Alcoholics Anonmous?

Jul 18th, 2003, 08:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pauline Genius Join Date: May 2003 Location: Surrey Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 603 Offline	No it was Halfords themselves......

Jul 18th, 2003, 08:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 15,866 Offline	think of them like an automotive supermarket. you wouldn't want a tesco's trolley pusher cooking your dinner now would you?

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