Title: Halfords
Post by: Pete on January 09, 2009, 19:47:25 PM
Post by: Pete on January 09, 2009, 19:47:25 PM
:ptu: I need a new lightbulb for my car
:gag: Aye, lemme look on the computer
:ptu: Thankee
:gag: That thar be 9 dubloons, Capn
:ptu: That be a rip off but go on then
:gag: Aye, ye pirate scally
:ptu: Can you fit it then?
:gag: Oh aya, thar be 13 dubloons matey.
Im giving them :yarr: :yarr: :yarr:/5 cos it was freezing cold and really dark.
:gag: Aye, lemme look on the computer
:ptu: Thankee
:gag: That thar be 9 dubloons, Capn
:ptu: That be a rip off but go on then
:gag: Aye, ye pirate scally
:ptu: Can you fit it then?
:gag: Oh aya, thar be 13 dubloons matey.
Im giving them :yarr: :yarr: :yarr:/5 cos it was freezing cold and really dark.
Title: Halfords
Post by: Chris on January 09, 2009, 20:23:27 PM
Post by: Chris on January 09, 2009, 20:23:27 PM
£13 for one bulb???
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: mr_roll on January 10, 2009, 17:33:33 PM
Post by: mr_roll on January 10, 2009, 17:33:33 PM
Just super glue your head light shut, then go and get one.
Title: Halfords
Post by: Pete on January 10, 2009, 18:39:38 PM
Post by: Pete on January 10, 2009, 18:39:38 PM
Quote from: Chris£13 for one bulb???
Yeah I know a garage that does them free but it was convienent just to do it on the way home instead of wasting precious weekend time.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Cypher on January 10, 2009, 19:31:50 PM
Post by: Cypher on January 10, 2009, 19:31:50 PM
Im pretty sure I spent less than that on an entire lightbulb replacement kit from halfors before.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Pete on January 10, 2009, 22:57:01 PM
Post by: Pete on January 10, 2009, 22:57:01 PM
k, it was £9 for the bulb and £4.99 to fit, -vat cut and it came to like £13.something.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on February 28, 2009, 16:46:08 PM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on February 28, 2009, 16:46:08 PM
I just went for this, but opted for the 90% super duper ultra turbo Clockd edition daz whiter than white brighter bulbs, on BOGOF. It was a Nigel that fitted it and told me his life story at the same time - furthermore it looked like a good headscratching hour process for a nincompoop like me. A+ for effort.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: mr_roll on March 01, 2009, 19:06:44 PM
Post by: mr_roll on March 01, 2009, 19:06:44 PM
bah! pansies! I bet *she-devil* could have replaced the light with no problem, or even Miss Kinky! :p
I also get annoyed at those people that get those blooming bright lights... They blind me when at night. They should use that light adjuster to adjust them down a bit.
I also get annoyed at those people that get those blooming bright lights... They blind me when at night. They should use that light adjuster to adjust them down a bit.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 01, 2009, 19:42:48 PM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 01, 2009, 19:42:48 PM
Good for them. I value my time more than the £5 or whatever it cost me for them to fit them :P
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: mr_roll on March 01, 2009, 23:48:08 PM
Post by: mr_roll on March 01, 2009, 23:48:08 PM
Quote from: Clockd 0NeGood for them. I value my time more than the £5 or whatever it cost me for them to fit them :P
You see, Im very different I will struggle with somthing to get it complete rather than trying to get some "professional" to do it.
I mean if its something like fitting a carpet Ill call in expert advice or if I need to buy a load of tools then Ill get some one else to do it. But if its something that I can possibly do with the tools I have with not to much outlay in terms of £££ then I will give it a go.
Its strange how some people will get people to do things for them, like they just refuse to go under the bonnet, then others will get some company to do all the work.
I wonder what it is that controls that in a persons mind...
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 02, 2009, 09:14:30 AM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 02, 2009, 09:14:30 AM
Ill have a go if I think its feasible.
From my perspective I would have to:
Whereas their bloke did it in half the time and I got to watch what he did anyway, so saw what a hassle it was.
Furthermore, the computer told him the wrong bulbs for my car, if he hadnt have known to double check that would have been a big waste of time. And no doubt that would have been wasting more time if I had attempted it myself.
From my perspective I would have to:
- Spend time getting a Haynes/researching on the internet how its all connected
- Go out to Halfords, etc and purchase the bulbs anyway
- Spend an hour probably slowly and methodically doing all the bits
- Spend further time testing I had done it all correctly
Whereas their bloke did it in half the time and I got to watch what he did anyway, so saw what a hassle it was.
Furthermore, the computer told him the wrong bulbs for my car, if he hadnt have known to double check that would have been a big waste of time. And no doubt that would have been wasting more time if I had attempted it myself.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Ceathreamhnan on March 02, 2009, 11:04:29 AM
Post by: Ceathreamhnan on March 02, 2009, 11:04:29 AM
If something is electrical then I will almost always do it myself (including fitting a shower or putting up a tv aerial!). I used to have a string of Golf GTis and I always cursed the cheapskatedness of VW who fitted one rear fog lamp bulb on the right but didnt wire or install the left hand one, even though there was a lampholder there!
The xenon lights on cars dont have user level adjustment because its automatic (has to be by law?).
The xenon lights on cars dont have user level adjustment because its automatic (has to be by law?).
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Pete on March 02, 2009, 18:13:18 PM
Post by: Pete on March 02, 2009, 18:13:18 PM
Quote from: Clockd 0NeGood for them. I value my time more than the £5 or whatever it cost me for them to fit them :P
:stupid: I built an engine a while back and know my way round a toolbox but £5 vs 10mins of my time is no contest.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: soopahfly on March 02, 2009, 18:17:03 PM
Post by: soopahfly on March 02, 2009, 18:17:03 PM
Paying some one to fit a bulb is dumb. Its far too easy.
Mark would be turning in his grave...if he was dead of course.
Mark would be turning in his grave...if he was dead of course.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: jamieL on March 02, 2009, 18:49:09 PM
Post by: jamieL on March 02, 2009, 18:49:09 PM
Quote from: CeathreamhnanIf something is electrical then I will almost always do it myself (including fitting a shower or putting up a tv aerial!). I used to have a string of Golf GTis and I always cursed the cheapskatedness of VW who fitted one rear fog lamp bulb on the right but didnt wire or install the left hand one, even though there was a lampholder there!
The xenon lights on cars dont have user level adjustment because its automatic (has to be by law?).
I always thought that was weird on my golf/jetta too..
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Serious on March 02, 2009, 19:22:54 PM
Post by: Serious on March 02, 2009, 19:22:54 PM
For anyone who thinks £13 for a bulb is excessive BT charged a pensioner £100 for visiting and changing batteries in his phone, although they claimed it should have been £136...
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090302/tuk-pensioner-slams-bt-over-100-charge-dba1618.html
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090302/tuk-pensioner-slams-bt-over-100-charge-dba1618.html
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: mr_roll on March 02, 2009, 19:30:32 PM
Post by: mr_roll on March 02, 2009, 19:30:32 PM
Quote from: SeriousFor anyone who thinks £13 for a bulb is excessive BT charged a pensioner £100 for visiting and changing batteries in his phone, although they claimed it should have been £136...
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090302/tuk-pensioner-slams-bt-over-100-charge-dba1618.html
Yes but thats his or her own stupid fault. It is excessive but BT are a business and they need to cover costs. I think its a different situation, but I agree with you you Serious, it is excessive.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 02, 2009, 20:21:17 PM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 02, 2009, 20:21:17 PM
Quote from: soopahflyPaying some one to fit a bulb is dumb. Its far too easy.
Mark would be turning in his grave...if he was dead of course.
He probably died reading this thread.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: soopahfly on March 02, 2009, 22:36:23 PM
Post by: soopahfly on March 02, 2009, 22:36:23 PM
Unless your car is a real pita, you will have a rubber cap to pull off.
Once thats off, squeeze the two metal retaining arms together and it will release the bulb and holder.
Pull the bulb off the holder.
Reverse.
Dont touch the glass of the new bulb.
Once thats off, squeeze the two metal retaining arms together and it will release the bulb and holder.
Pull the bulb off the holder.
Reverse.
Dont touch the glass of the new bulb.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: mr_roll on March 02, 2009, 22:42:07 PM
Post by: mr_roll on March 02, 2009, 22:42:07 PM
Quote from: Clockd 0NeQuote from: soopahflyPaying some one to fit a bulb is dumb. Its far too easy.
Mark would be turning in his grave...if he was dead of course.
He probably died reading this thread.
Maybe some one should give him a call or get in contact with him to make sure hes not slumped over his computer.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 02, 2009, 22:59:10 PM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 02, 2009, 22:59:10 PM
Nooo, email him, hell get it on his blackberry.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Rivkid on March 03, 2009, 07:21:58 AM
Post by: Rivkid on March 03, 2009, 07:21:58 AM
I pay £7 fitted at my local garage. Im with Nige - even if it is easy it still isnt worth my time giving myself yet another thing to fiddle about with when they go. Besides which the guys at my local garage are excellent and friendly and so Im happy to put what little business their way that I can.
Title: Halfords
Post by: knighty on March 03, 2009, 07:47:16 AM
Post by: knighty on March 03, 2009, 07:47:16 AM
you say £5 isnt worth 10 min of your time
but would you pay £60 if it took an hour ?
$120 if it took 2 ?
put it another way.... would you pay someone £100 to format your HD and re-install windows ?
but would you pay £60 if it took an hour ?
$120 if it took 2 ?
put it another way.... would you pay someone £100 to format your HD and re-install windows ?
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 03, 2009, 08:49:55 AM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 03, 2009, 08:49:55 AM
True point, in this case it took way more than 10 mins though.
Title: Halfords
Post by: Eggtastico on March 03, 2009, 10:10:42 AM
Post by: Eggtastico on March 03, 2009, 10:10:42 AM
Quote from: knightyyou say £5 isnt worth 10 min of your time
but would you pay £60 if it took an hour ?
$120 if it took 2 ?
put it another way.... would you pay someone £100 to format your HD and re-install windows ?
No, but my mate who has his own store charges £40 & it takes 2 days as he has that many to do. - he also backup the old HDD, sweeps it for viruses & copies the data back over.
Probably earning £1000 a week just from reinstalls.. thats without the little upgrades & selling genuine licences that people dont have.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Beaker on March 03, 2009, 10:54:52 AM
Post by: Beaker on March 03, 2009, 10:54:52 AM
Quote from: SeriousFor anyone who thinks £13 for a bulb is excessive BT charged a pensioner £100 for visiting and changing batteries in his phone, although they claimed it should have been £136...
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090302/tuk-pensioner-slams-bt-over-100-charge-dba1618.html
If you cant be arsed doing basic checks 1st, then you are agreeing to be charged. I argued away a £300 bill for an engineer visit because their install was faulty. If it had been my fault that the system wasnt working Ive got to accept the bill, because it would have been MY fault. Batteries arent even expensive, so why didn;t the old fart check them 1st?
More on-Topic. Headlight bulbs for my Veccy are about £3 at the local car spares shop, so I buy and fit them myself as its a 2 minute job. However the olf Renault 19 I had you couldnt change the headlight bulbs unless you pulled bits off. Took me nearly an hour to change the offside headlamp bulb because I had to remove most of the air intake system. Paying Halfrauds a few quid for that would have been worth it, and lets not start on having to take the bumper off to change the front fog lamp bulbs!
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: soopahfly on March 03, 2009, 16:42:32 PM
Post by: soopahfly on March 03, 2009, 16:42:32 PM
What you gotta remember here is, Halfrauds will only do it if its easy. They have a list of cars not to touch.
Ford Focus being one of them.
Ford Focus being one of them.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 08, 2009, 01:24:51 AM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 08, 2009, 01:24:51 AM
Take a deep breath people (Mark, you might want to look away now)...
I had the brake lights swapped today for just over a fiver...
I had the brake lights swapped today for just over a fiver...
Title: Halfords
Post by: Jaimz on March 08, 2009, 10:05:42 AM
Post by: Jaimz on March 08, 2009, 10:05:42 AM
THAT is just idle.
Jaimz :rock:
Jaimz :rock:
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: soopahfly on March 08, 2009, 13:22:14 PM
Post by: soopahfly on March 08, 2009, 13:22:14 PM
Quote from: Clockd 0NeTake a deep breath people (Mark, you might want to look away now)...
I had the brake lights swapped today for just over a fiver...
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: mr_roll on March 08, 2009, 14:19:00 PM
Post by: mr_roll on March 08, 2009, 14:19:00 PM
Nige, you should use #slack on Quakenet.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 08, 2009, 14:50:37 PM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 08, 2009, 14:50:37 PM
Too much effort, Id rather idle here.
In my defence again ( :lol: ) I didnt know if it was a fuse that had gone - as both bulbs went at once - and also I have no manual fort he car to find these things out. With Halfords being literally just down the road it was far easier and meant I had someone to check for me too when the bulbs were swapped.
In my defence again ( :lol: ) I didnt know if it was a fuse that had gone - as both bulbs went at once - and also I have no manual fort he car to find these things out. With Halfords being literally just down the road it was far easier and meant I had someone to check for me too when the bulbs were swapped.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: soopahfly on March 08, 2009, 15:03:07 PM
Post by: soopahfly on March 08, 2009, 15:03:07 PM
Someone really needs to teach you the basics man!
Title: Halfords
Post by: knighty on March 08, 2009, 15:26:07 PM
Post by: knighty on March 08, 2009, 15:26:07 PM
someone really needs to give him a SLAP!
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 08, 2009, 15:29:33 PM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 08, 2009, 15:29:33 PM
I did loads more on the MX-5, but I actually had a manual for that and it was easier to work on. Old cars are easier to get around in general it seems.
Title: Re:Halfords
Post by: soopahfly on March 08, 2009, 16:41:19 PM
Post by: soopahfly on March 08, 2009, 16:41:19 PM
To change the side light bulb on our Accord, you gotta peel back the arch liner.