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Is it worth buying an electric bike? We judge the best e-bikes of 2023

Is it worth buying an electric bike? We judge the best e-bikes of 2023

Halfords said it was launching a recruitment drive to fill 1,000 new automotive technician roles over the next year to boost its burgeoning car servicing offer. Picture: Will Ireland / Halfords

Halfords to take on 1,000 car technicians but profits sag amid spending squeeze

Halfords free MOT offer: how families can claim free car check

The best car seats from birth to 12, including Maxi Cosi and Cybex

The best car seats from birth to 12, including Maxi Cosi and Cybex

Halfords 6-Person Air Tent review: we test the compact inflatable tent

Halfords 6-Person Air Tent review: we test the compact inflatable tent

Best kids’ bikes: how to pick the right bicycle for their height

Best kids’ bikes: how to pick the right bicycle for their height

Motoring mistakes that could see you fined up to £2,500 this winter

The fuel crisis has led to soaring demand for jerry cans and forms of transport that do not involve joining lengthy queues, new figures show.

Sales of jerry cans ’17 times higher than normal’ amid fuel crisis

Halfords cautioned it expects the bike supply issues to 'continue for some time', adding that it faces wider industry challenges including a shortage of lorry drivers and car service technicians, supply chain pressures, factory production constraints and cost hikes.

Supply chain woes dent cycling sales at Halfords: reaction

Halfords retail sales jumped 14.6 per cent on a like-for-like basis, helped by a 54 per cent surge for bikes, while its Autocentres car servicing and repair chain enjoyed a 9.7 per cent hike. Picture: Tim Andrew/Halfords

Electric cycle and scooter boom sees profits charge up at Halfords

Halfords is set for another bumper trading announcement when it updates shareholders later this week. Picture: Yui Mok/PA

Bike boom sees Halfords profits move up a gear

Halfords is offering free vehicle checks for ice cream vans this summer

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More Brits have been taking to cycling for their essential exercising during lockdown.

Halfords profits could double up as bike sales boom amid lockdown

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Millions of drivers a year face battery problems

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Millions of drivers risk being fined for faulty windscreen wipers - here’s how to check them (Photo: Shutterstock)

Millions of drivers risk being fined for faulty windscreen wipers - here’s how t...

Millions of drivers risking an accident because they don’t carry out this simple...

Social distancing measures will be put in place in the stores that are opening

Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand

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Scottish bike shops selling out of cycles in lockdown boom

Many of the offers are aimed at helping NHS staff

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Sales of TV sets rose by more than 50 per cent.

TV sales up as people invest in extra sets to avoid family members

The UK government has deemed the firm a provider of essential services. Picture: Tim Andrew.

Coronavirus: Halfords aims for some continuation of services to help UK moving

Halfords launches zero-contact garage service

The group said it will continue to invest in cycling through the online-focused Tredz business and its Halfords retail cycling arm. Picture: Halfords

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