Halfords is ideal for all those bits and pieces you find you need for the car/motoring. Staff are…read moreusually knowledgeable and helpful, although sometimes hard to find one that is free. We have particularly been pleased with using the store to purchase bikes for the children. Good range to choose from and you can arrange for them to build it for you (usually takes a few days and you then need to pop back in to collect). Top tip: watch out for their frequent deals on bikes and if you have seen a good deal online, but can't find it in the store, don't be afraid to get them to check it out for you.

Yes, Halfords in Ballymena is convenient but I have found that staff don't always know as much…read moreabout the products as they should. For example - I once overheard a man asking for some car wax and was sold a bottle of polish (wax is a protectant, polish gives shine but will wash off in the rain), therefore the man was probably going to waste his afternoon 'waxing' the car. Halfords in Ballymena can also be expensive for small bits and pieces. Overall, its worth doing a bit of research about the products you need beforehand.

Auto parts Ireland are the place to go to for all your Toyota parts. They were the only place in…read moreIreland that had what I was looking for. They were great value for a genuine Toyota part and Barry was so helpful. Great company to deal with.

This is a great car parts and accessories place in Dundonald.I have visited here to pick up a few…read morebits and pieces for my car before its MOT so my dad could sort my car for free rather than actually paying to go to a mechanic! I have bought a battery, spark plugs and oil filters from here, all at reasonable prices. The staff are happy to help you out with anything you need, and offer a wide range of services such as printing number plates for you on site! They have a huge range of products including car cleaning accessories, seat cover,oils anti theft locks, wheel trims and wiper blades to name but a few.A speciality of this store is their excellent range of roof boxes and bars for when you want to carry a large amount of goods around, which can be both bought and rented which is good when funds are limited! If you need any parts for your car and are fed up with Halfords and their frankly poor quality goods, stores like this are a far better option!

Never had any problems returning anything ordered in error which I often have, great selection of…read moretools and paints.fast service and they ring you when anything you order is in stock saving you a lot of time if your working on a project

Everyone knows what Halfords do, they specialise in parts and accessories for all types of vehicles…read moreincluding bikes and trikes. But what I didn't know until recently was they could also fit electronics and fix minor car problems. I bought a new car radio and car garages were quoting me ridiculous prices and time frames to get it fitted - I like singing along with all my cheesy tunes in the car and not having a radio was really starting to impact on the likelihood of me getting spotted by a major record label whilst stopped at traffic lights. So obviously it become top priority to get my new radio fitted. This is where Halfords came in. I popped in to the shop in Bangor and they booked me in for the following day - all this cost was £30, which is an absolute bargain. I returned the next day and within 30 minutes Gareth - the car electrics expert had fitted my new radio and even sat with me until I connected my phone to make sure everything was working to perfection. I cannot find a fault in the service Halfords provided and it's worth noting that they employ experts who know their cars. This branch has a huge shared car park and plenty of space if the guys from Halfords need to pop your bonnet or test out your newly fitted wipers.

Called in Halfords Bangor today to get my daughter car seat checked as I was concerned about fit…read more This wasn't purchased in Halfords but John kindly came out to my car & checked fit & also gave me advice for future reference about car seat. Fab service & will definitely be back thank you.

Clarke Brothers isn't really an Auto Factors, they're actually a Clutch Specialist, so when my…read moreSWMBO burnt out the clutch on her ancient jalopy, I was sent to Clarkes as they were they only place who didn't answer her enquiry with "A what?" They are basically a two man operation, there's Gerry, who is a walking encyclopedia of all things clutch related, and Paul, who looks like he should be ripping the guts out of a Harley in LA somewhere instead of working in a clutch shop in Belfast. In any case they were able to supply a clutch to fit and were very reasonable about it. My second visit was an emergency when my father left his car into his local mechanic and the clutch supplied by the mechanic was wrong, just what he needed on a Saturday morning, of course the clutch was an oddball item that wasn't in stock, fortunately my hairy namesake took one look at it, told me to "Bugger off for an hour" and when I returned he had refurbished the clutch like new. In short, it's one of those businesses that's a throwback to a previous age, two blokes who know what they are talking about and will take the time for a bit of banter and to make sure you're happy.

My dad is a builder, but is also a part time car salesman because frankly he loves to earn money!On…read morethe plus side he also enjoys fixing cars!However this means that I have been sent to more obscure car parts places than i care to remember! Fortunately Clarkes was a pleasure to go to. They provide very competitvely priced clutches and will gladly go the extra mile in order to ensure that you get the parts you need as promptly as possible. There is space to park the car outside, which is very important for somewhere so close to the centre of Belfast. The staff are wonderfully polite and friendly, which in the macho world of car parts and repairs is a real plus!They provide installation and all other relevant advice, and are very helpful!

I've been using Glen to take care of my cars for years now. He's honest and reliable and knows what…read morehe's doing. I've personally witnessed an old man call in with a headlight out on his VW Fox and Glen put a bulb in (only took a few minutes) and send the old guy on his way without any charge. Hard to find someone like that these days

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just to say a massive thank you to the gentleman today at NB autoparts who checked my oil and water…read moreand subsquently had to top up my oil and coolant. He was a very friendly, professional man who nothing was too much trouble for. I have been going to NB autoparts for years and have always found them to be very courteous, helpful and professional. I would never go anywhere else due to the customer service they provide. i could not praise or recommend NB autoparts highly enough, nothing is any bother for them.

This should be a 0 star rating as Simon and this company have been dishonest and deceitful in their…read moredealings with me. I ordered a motor through Simon with a guarantee earlier in March of this year. Simon's initial approach of consistent customer service gave me confidence in purchasing from them. The motor showed up as ordered and we installed it because everything looked good. After getting the motor installed and we attempted to start it the flywheel rubbed on the housing showing that we had a bent crank. This is where things started to go bad. Simon tried to tell us that we should try to straighten the crank by prying the flywheel off the housing. Then when we explained that it wouldn't be possible not safe he conceded that they needed to replace the motor. So he ordered a pick up without communicating that the pick had been ordered even after I told him that he can't order the pick up until we get the motor pulled. Then I requested that he ship the replacement motor so that I can swap the motors without tying up the busy bay. He refused. So we pulled the motor and called the freight company for a pick up to return the motor. They came and picked up the motor and returned it the next day informing me that the freight order had been cancelled. This is when the communication from Simon became non existent. He refused to answer my emails, texts and phone calls. So I was left with no choice but to dispute the charges. Upon doing so the communication returned and to my shame I trusted Simon and NB Auto one more time just to be burned by their dishonesty because they promised that if I cancelled the dispute they would immediately send a replacement. After notifying them of the cancellation there has been no response. I again call, text and email multiple times with no response from Simon and NB Auto. Their refusal to communicate substantiates their dishonesty and lack of integrity. Do not do business with Simon or NB Auto unless you want to do business with companies and individuals who lie, cheat and are dishonorable in their business practices by not standing behind their word rather verbalized or written. It does not matter.

Got a car? Then East Antrim Motor Factors is your one stop shop for car parts and accessories, such…read moreas exhausts, brakes, clutches, suspension , CD players, alloys, accessories, and much more. Their shop is well laid out and even if you are not that into cars, you will still enjoy having a browse round. It is an absolute treasure trove if you are one of these people (usually guys, and sometimes girls, in their early twenties) who like their cars 'done up' In addition to the car repair side of things, they have a vast array of novelty items such as cartoon mudguards, chrome and LED gearstick knobs, metal tax disk holders, air fresheners, in fact, anything you can think of to pimp your ride... Classy! They also do various events, such as car care days, and have some great offers that are well worth calling in to see!

Great place for all your car needs. They have a lot of car…read moreparts in stock but if not you can order them in and they only take a few days to arrive. The staff are all helpful and friendly and really do know what they are talking about which is refreshing. I've been to bigger car part stores and they haven't a clue what your asking for. The staff here can advise and make sure you are getting exactly what you need.