<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Express :: Halfords Feed</title><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><description>Simply The Best 7 Days A Week</description><language>en-gb</language><image><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><url>https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gif</url><title>Daily Express</title></image><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:26:39 +0100</pubDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><generator>CakePHP</generator><managingEditor>news@express.co.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>news@express.co.uk</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers urged to check tyre tread as worn tyres more dangerous than mobile phones]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2185357_1.jpg"/><br><br>Drivers are being urged to check tyre tread right now, as new research shows they could be more dangerous than using a mobile phone.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:14:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Charlie Biggs-Thomas]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>tyres, Halfords, Driving laws, Motoring fines, Worn tyres, Stopping distance, Legal tread limit, Halfords research</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2185357_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Cardiff University looked into the impact of worn tyres on braking]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[PinPep]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2185357_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Cardiff University looked into the impact of worn tyres on braking]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[PinPep]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers urged to use cold aircon in car in December]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/285x214/2143727_1.jpg"/><br><br>Drivers are being urged to use the aircon in their car in December, even on a cold setting.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:50:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Alex Evans]]></author><category>Cars</category><media:keywords>Halfords, Cold weather, Condensation, cold aircon, condensation, demisting, Halfords advice</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/590x/2143727_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Cold aircon can be used to demist your car in December]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" 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tips</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/590x/2143455_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Drivers are being urged to remove 3 items from their cars]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/237x141/2143455_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Drivers are being urged to remove 3 items from their cars]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major high street chain closing all stores for 3 days in December]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2141888_1.jpg"/><br><br>Customers have been urged to plan ahead to avoid disruption over the festive season, with drivers and cyclists expected to be most impacted by the closures<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:54:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Eleanor Burleigh]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Store closures, Halfords, Christmas</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2141888_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The retailer will shut for three days over the festive season]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2141888_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The retailer will shut for three days over the festive season]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits are 'hiding' in their cars for 'peace and quiet' away from children and in-laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/130/285x214/2130097_1.jpg"/><br><br>Drivers are retreating to their car for a bit of peace and quiet, research shows.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:44:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Tommy Joyce]]></author><category>Life</category><media:keywords>Parenting, Halfords, Car maintenance, Car sanctuary, Parental stress relief, Privacy in vehicles, Seasonal car usage trends</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/130/590x/2130097_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Parents are likely to spend longer in their cars then those without kids]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[PinPep]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/130/237x141/2130097_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Parents are likely to spend longer in their cars then those without kids]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[PinPep]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Age Brits are likely to say 'yes' to new things and top things they'd like to do]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/130/285x214/2065465_1.jpg"/><br><br>A study has found the average adult typically turns something down as often as twice a week.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Richard Jenkins]]></author><category>Life</category><media:keywords>Halfords, comedy, Brits embracing new opportunities, Danny Wallace, Halfords partnership, top activities Brits want to try</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/130/590x/2065465_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Brits are being encouraged to say 'YES' to trying something new]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[PinPep]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/130/237x141/2065465_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Brits are being encouraged to say 'YES' to trying something new]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[PinPep]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular garage with 200 branches to shut down one location in major blow for motorists]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/285x214/2061143_1.jpg"/><br><br>The number of job losses is not yet known.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 13:47:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Toby Codd]]></author><category>Cars</category><media:keywords>Halfords, tyres, Store closures, National Tyres and Autocare, Wellingborough closure, UK garage industry.</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/590x/2061143_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The garage offers a range of vehicle repair services]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/237x141/2061143_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The garage offers a range of vehicle repair services]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m a car expert - here’s how I got an MOT test for just £4.99']]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/285x214/2053986_1.jpg"/><br><br>EXCLUSIVE: Daily Express reporter Luke Chillingsworth secured an MOT test for just £4.99, saving up to £50 on the average price of the annual exam. <br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Luke Chillingsworth]]></author><category>Cars</category><media:keywords>MOT, Halfords, halfords premium motor club, halfords free mot test, free mot test, halfords mot test, cheap mot test, discount mot test, mot check, dvsa mot test, </media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/590x/2053986_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[It's possible to secure an MOT test for less than £5 using a simple trick]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/237x141/2053986_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[It's possible to secure an MOT test for less than £5 using a simple trick]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers are encouraged to change car batteries - how you can check it for free now]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/285x214/2022264_1.jpg"/><br><br>A car battery is one of the most essential components of a vehicle, and having a reliable one is crucial. Halfords offers batteries for almost every car model on the road, with a vast range available online and in-store, and they will even fit it for you.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:51:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Kerri-Ann Roper,Callum Crumlish]]></author><category>Cars</category><media:keywords>cars, car batteries, halfords, halfords battery, halfords car battery, halford car fitting, </media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/590x/2022264_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Halfords sells a variety of car batteries]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Halfords]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/237x141/2022264_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Halfords sells a variety of car batteries]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Halfords]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blow for drivers as cost of garage repairs set to rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/285x214/1982312_1.jpg"/><br><br>A popular chain of garages has warned that they could have to rise their prices due to a hidden change made in the Labour Government's first budget.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:54:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Jack Mortimer]]></author><category>Cars</category><media:keywords>halfords, how much is an mot at halfords, halfords price match online, halfords tyres, halfords near me</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/590x/1982312_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Halfords has announced that they may have to raise prices after the Autumn Budget]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/237x141/1982312_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Halfords has announced that they may have to raise prices after the Autumn Budget]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item></channel></rss>