vehicle and plant repair - head to head
Halfords Autocentres vs National Tyres and Autocare
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 | National Tyres and Autocare | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United Kingdom (Redditch) | United Kingdom (Stockport) |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | MOT testing, Car servicing, Car repairs, Tyre services | Tyre sales and fitting, MOT testing, Car servicing, Car repairs |
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 National Tyres and Autocare if...
National Tyres and Autocare is a tyre and car servicing chain based in Stockport and part of the Halfords group. It fits tyres, carries out MOTs and servicing, and repairs brakes and exhausts.
Full National Tyres and Autocare 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 National Tyres and Autocare - common questions
Is Halfords Autocentres better than National Tyres and Autocare?
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. National Tyres and Autocare is a tyre and car servicing chain based in Stockport and part of the Halfords group. It fits tyres, carries out MOTs and servicing, and repairs brakes and exhausts.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Halfords Autocentres or National Tyres and Autocare?
Halfords Autocentres: Over 500 garages across the UK under the Halfords Autocentres name. National Tyres and Autocare: Over 200 National Tyres centres across the UK, within the wider Halfords network.
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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