useless halfords!

ScoobyChris · 23-07-2007, 09:47

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Originally Posted by Felicia racer

AND DYSLEXIA IS VERY COMMON

It's a very commonly used excuse for bad English at any rate!

Still, have a nice day

Chris

skudmissile · 23-07-2007, 10:33

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Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

Likewise - they even went the extra mile to make me some Subaru silver metallic spray cans which they "weren't technically allowed to make in store" when I asked them

Chris

Its lead based, as it will have a very small amount of yellow number 2987 which contains lead. We were not supposed to use that colour even tho most stores still carry it

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john

Tom_vRS · 23-07-2007, 10:41

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Originally Posted by bengie

you probably knackered the subs by underpowering them.

Let me clear this up - you ran not one, but TWO subwoofers off of the speaker output of a headunit of two weeks??

And you are questionning Halfords intelligence? If that didn't wreck the subs, it will have wrecked the headunit!

And yes, Halfords are awful. I wouldn't let them look in my car, let alone touch it.

ScoobyChris · 23-07-2007, 10:46

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Originally Posted by skudmissile

Its lead based, as it will have a very small amount of yellow number 2987 which contains lead. We were not supposed to use that colour even tho most stores still carry it

Which is why I was extremely grateful that they "didn't" go the extra mile and make up 2 cans for me there and then. Doing so would have been irresponsible and I'm sure against company policy.

Chris

skudmissile · 23-07-2007, 11:16

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Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

And yes, Halfords are awful. I wouldn't let them look in my car, let alone touch it.

The halfords near you might be awful tom, but most are fine.

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john

skudmissile · 23-07-2007, 11:20

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Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

Which is why I was extremely grateful that they "didn't" go the extra mile and make up 2 cans for me there and then. Doing so would have been irresponsible and I'm sure against company policy.

Chris

Rules are there to be broken. We go the extra mile, endangering our lives to help our customers out

bobob · 23-07-2007, 12:00

Aren't Halfords just a 'supermarket' of car and bike accessaries?
should your really expect staff to have a sound mechanical background

skudmissile · 23-07-2007, 12:05

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Originally Posted by bobob

Aren't Halfords just a 'supermarket' of car and bike accessaries?
should your really expect staff to have a sound mechanical background

#

couldnt have put it better myself, well said!

Loz · 23-07-2007, 12:35

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Originally Posted by Felicia racer

poor english,
well im sorry but i think the internet is a place for relaxing to spend spare tme on
and if I want to use crappy english I will.
AND DYSLEXIA IS VERY COMMON SO BEFORE YOU INSULT "BAD ENGLISH" CHOOSE YOUR WORDS WISELY

Also in the previous post about sharing the braincell that was quoted from someone else (im not saying who). In a different forum. - The idea is not totally mine!

Oh here we go with the dyslexia card

There are things called dictionaries. Not a case of crappy english or abbreviation, just completely incorrect spelling what was I was pointing out.

Maybe YOU should take your own advice and think before you speak then? Instead of throwing accusations around?

Can't even think up your own insults either?? dear dear!

fatty5000 · 23-07-2007, 13:00

<School style chanting> Fight fight fight

Loz · 23-07-2007, 15:38

I'm, sorry, I cant help it, I enjoy it too much

lol

To be fair I dont start it!

ScoobyChris · 23-07-2007, 15:49

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Originally Posted by Loz

Oh here we go with the dyslexia card

Oi get off my soapbox

Next you'll be saying there's no such thing as ADHD

Chris

fatty5000 · 23-07-2007, 16:24

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Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

Oi get off my soapbox

Next you'll be saying there's no such thing as ADHD

Chris

There isn't anysuch thing as ADHD have you not seen the south park episode with the doctor and the kids in class and his self help book "Behave before i pop you in the mouth"

bobob · 23-07-2007, 16:44

F**k there's no such thing as Tourette's either, sh**, b***ocks, wan*er

TeflonTom · 23-07-2007, 17:02

there are a few halrauds i've been in where the staff were actually quite good. the one in gosport springs to mind(ickle tiny store)

i occasionally buy halfords tools too if i need them in a hurry, they aren't the best in the world but they do the job! i find that the plating chips off from the sockets(which isn't good if you are rebuilding an engine because bits end up inside) but then what do you expect for £4, to be fair i've never ever managed to break a halfords tool!

some of the stuff is a bit on the expensive side, but they are open sundays which is really handy

harryhill · 23-07-2007, 19:13

Sorry but ive been dying to say this:

THERE'S ONLY ONE WAY TO FIND OUT FIGHT!!!!

What are the chances of that eh?

nickdrive · 24-07-2007, 00:02

Went to halfords to get a quote for alloy wheels for my felicia.They had 4x100 pcd(same stud pattern as felicia) for £299.Felicia offset & bore are same as a vw polo(95-01) & mk3 golf.So I thought it should be no problem.When I asked I was told "oh skoda we'd have to order them mate,cost 4-500 quid.They did'nt even check pcd etc.Def wont be going to halfords.I got a quote from wheel specialist,they had no problem in giving a quote.prices started at £295.!!

surprising_skod · 24-07-2007, 03:01

i too am here to take offence. there is not a person in the store in which i work would, or does, survive more than 2 weeks if they dont have or pick up some useful info. the key i keep repeating is to look at the staff cars outside. see what they drive.

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Originally Posted by Felicia racer

actually the customer is right 99.9% of the time!

yeah, for about 99.9% of the time they're within earshot. then they're wrong. customers are always wrong. i've had customers swear blind over things they dont have a clue about, like how their 13yr old son is tall for his age and will fit on an 18" frame becasue its reduced.
luckily i dont sell shockwave bikes, my current line is 'this bike is crap, and im not going to sell it to you'.
now, you'd be surprised how often this help and advice gets shunned. then we lose the will to live and just let the customer talk themselves into a BMX anyway because their 6 year old really wants one for doing tricks and stunts and crap.
have fun dying lad.

surprising_skod · 24-07-2007, 03:08

oh, by the way mate, i'm not trying to start anything, but dear me have you ever fitted a felicia battery? i mean i love skoda's but i never, ever want to spend an hour disconnecting stuff at the side of the road so i could squeeze a battery under the strut brace again! i would refuse it too if i was asked to fit one...

skudmissile · 24-07-2007, 09:20

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Originally Posted by nickdrive

Went to halfords to get a quote for alloy wheels for my felicia.They had 4x100 pcd(same stud pattern as felicia) for £299.Felicia offset & bore are same as a vw polo(95-01) & mk3 golf.So I thought it should be no problem.When I asked I was told "oh skoda we'd have to order them mate,cost 4-500 quid.They did'nt even check pcd etc.Def wont be going to halfords.I got a quote from wheel specialist,they had no problem in giving a quote.prices started at £295.!!

actually this is a classic example of the customer is always wrong! the wheels we have in store on special offer are indeed 4x100 and some are even 4x108. The thing you are missing here is that the tyre on these packages are 195/50/r15.

If you put these on your felica they would probabley catch on the rear arches with passengers in the rear and would throw your speedo out.

You need a 195/45 r15 for the felica IIRC

which are special order only.

FYI BK do the 166 in a 15 and come in at 329.99 for a 195/45 r15

skudmissile · 24-07-2007, 09:22

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Originally Posted by surprising_skod

oh, by the way mate, i'm not trying to start anything, but dear me have you ever fitted a felicia battery? i mean i love skoda's but i never, ever want to spend an hour disconnecting stuff at the side of the road so i could squeeze a battery under the strut brace again! i would refuse it too if i was asked to fit one...

Not only that but when you remove the battery there is the possibilty you will have to reset the throttle body. Do you see halfords buying a VAS system just so they can do a battery for 4.99 every 9 months on a felica......... i think not!

Felicia racer · 24-07-2007, 11:18

well actually the thing that got me about the battery was the fact that
I payed for fitting and was told they can fit it, and when i got there after the battery was ordered in they said
No we don't fit batteries to felicia's!
I HAD PAYED 4 IT

Loz · 24-07-2007, 12:39

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Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

Oi get off my soapbox

Next you'll be saying there's no such thing as ADHD

Chris

I didn't say it didn't exist, just that anyone who can't spell claims to be dyslexic!

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Originally Posted by harryhill

Sorry but ive been dying to say this:

THERE'S ONLY ONE WAY TO FIND OUT FIGHT!!!!

What are the chances of that eh?

LOL!!! I love harry hill!!!

bobob · 24-07-2007, 22:29

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Originally Posted by surprising_skod

oh, by the way mate, i'm not trying to start anything, but dear me have you ever fitted a felicia battery? i mean i love skoda's but i never, ever want to spend an hour disconnecting stuff at the side of the road so i could squeeze a battery under the strut brace again! i would refuse it too if i was asked to fit one...

Why didn't you just undo the strut brace

it only takes a couple of minutes

Felicia racer · 24-07-2007, 23:44

well sadly i do have dyslexia and it would be nice if you stopped talking about it, because its not nice to insult peoples english, wether you like it or not.
Fair enough already some people think halfords is rubbish some dont.
Im sure not every store is bad!
everyone is entitled to their own opionion

This part of the forum is getting out of hand!
and its become a fight zone.
So im asking for the moderators to stop all future posts here!

Remember why we are here becasue we drive skoda's.
Lets not forget what makes us great and a community!

23-07-2007, 12:00	#32
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23-07-2007, 16:44	#39
bobob Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 627 Members Car: Skoda Felicia 1.3 MPI 1998 Thanks: 19 Thanked 70 Times in 67 Posts	Re: useless halfords! Fk there's no such thing as Tourette's either, sh, b**ocks, waner

23-07-2007, 17:02	#40
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 8,387 Members Car: Fabia 2.0/Felicia Thanks: 53 Thanked 250 Times in 221 Posts	Re: useless halfords! there are a few halrauds i've been in where the staff were actually quite good. the one in gosport springs to mind(ickle tiny store) i occasionally buy halfords tools too if i need them in a hurry, they aren't the best in the world but they do the job! i find that the plating chips off from the sockets(which isn't good if you are rebuilding an engine because bits end up inside) but then what do you expect for £4, to be fair i've never ever managed to break a halfords tool! some of the stuff is a bit on the expensive side, but they are open sundays which is really handy

23-07-2007, 19:13	#41
harryhill Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newcastle upon tyne Posts: 393 Members Car: Felicia 1.3GLi Thanks: 14 Thanked 51 Times in 45 Posts	Re: useless halfords! Sorry but ive been dying to say this: THERE'S ONLY ONE WAY TO FIND OUT FIGHT!!!! What are the chances of that eh?

24-07-2007, 00:02	#42
nickdrive Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bournemouth Posts: 6 Members Car: skoda felicia 1.9d classic estate.(2000(W) Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: useless halfords! Went to halfords to get a quote for alloy wheels for my felicia.They had 4x100 pcd(same stud pattern as felicia) for £299.Felicia offset & bore are same as a vw polo(95-01) & mk3 golf.So I thought it should be no problem.When I asked I was told "oh skoda we'd have to order them mate,cost 4-500 quid.They did'nt even check pcd etc.Def wont be going to halfords.I got a quote from wheel specialist,they had no problem in giving a quote.prices started at £295.!!

24-07-2007, 03:08	#44
surprising_skod Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: N.I. Posts: 262 Members Car: mk1 fav Thanks: 2 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	Re: useless halfords! oh, by the way mate, i'm not trying to start anything, but dear me have you ever fitted a felicia battery? i mean i love skoda's but i never, ever want to spend an hour disconnecting stuff at the side of the road so i could squeeze a battery under the strut brace again! i would refuse it too if i was asked to fit one...

24-07-2007, 11:18	#47
Felicia racer Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 490 Members Car: skoda felicia 1.6mpi laurent and klement Thanks: 18 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	Re: useless halfords! well actually the thing that got me about the battery was the fact that I payed for fitting and was told they can fit it, and when i got there after the battery was ordered in they said No we don't fit batteries to felicia's! I HAD PAYED 4 IT __________________ Laurin & Klement 1.6 mpi Felicia estate Towbar parking sensors are brilliant PLEASE VISIT MY FORUM http://hondacb400.myfreeforum.org/index.php

24-07-2007, 23:44	#50
Felicia racer Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 490 Members Car: skoda felicia 1.6mpi laurent and klement Thanks: 18 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	Re: useless halfords! well sadly i do have dyslexia and it would be nice if you stopped talking about it, because its not nice to insult peoples english, wether you like it or not. Fair enough already some people think halfords is rubbish some dont. Im sure not every store is bad! everyone is entitled to their own opionion This part of the forum is getting out of hand! and its become a fight zone. So im asking for the moderators to stop all future posts here! Remember why we are here becasue we drive skoda's. Lets not forget what makes us great and a community! __________________ Laurin & Klement 1.6 mpi Felicia estate Towbar parking sensors are brilliant PLEASE VISIT MY FORUM http://hondacb400.myfreeforum.org/index.php