vehicle and plant repair - head to head
Halfords Autocentres vs Kwik Fit
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Halfords Autocentres | Kwik Fit | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United Kingdom (Redditch) | United Kingdom (Edinburgh) |
| Making trailers since | 1892 | 1971 |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | MOT testing, Car servicing, Car repairs, Tyre services | Tyre fitting and repairs, MOT testing, Car servicing, Brake services |
Choose Halfords Autocentres if...
Halfords Autocentres is the garage arm of Halfords, the retailer founded in 1892. Its centres carry out MOTs, servicing and repairs, including on hybrid and electric cars.
Full Halfords Autocentres profile →Choose Kwik Fit if...
Kwik Fit is a fast-fit chain founded in Edinburgh in 1971. Drivers use it for same-day tyres, MOTs, servicing, brakes, exhausts and batteries without booking weeks ahead at a dealer.
Full Kwik Fit profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK vehicle and plant repair companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Halfords Autocentres vs Kwik Fit - common questions
Is Halfords Autocentres better than Kwik Fit?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Halfords Autocentres is the garage arm of Halfords, the retailer founded in 1892. Its centres carry out MOTs, servicing and repairs, including on hybrid and electric cars. Kwik Fit is a fast-fit chain founded in Edinburgh in 1971. Drivers use it for same-day tyres, MOTs, servicing, brakes, exhausts and batteries without booking weeks ahead at a dealer.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Halfords Autocentres or Kwik Fit?
Halfords Autocentres: Over 500 garages across the UK under the Halfords Autocentres name. Kwik Fit: Over 600 centres across the UK and Northern Ireland, plus mobile tyre fitting.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK vehicle and plant repair companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.