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Halfords 18 piece Advanced Professional Socket Set 3/8

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  • 21-10-2012 3:58pm
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    bromley52
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    I saw a socket set on UKHD and Halfords Ireland are doing this as well for €20. Seems like a good deal. I couldn't add a link from my phone but search for product code 926352.


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    Alanstrainor
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    bromley52 wrote: »
    I saw a socket set on UKHD and Halfords Ireland are doing this as well for €20. Seems like a good deal. I couldn't add a link from my phone but search for product code 926352.

    God damn it. Just bought a set in halfords yesterday. They were only 12 quid, but I would have liked that torque wrench.

    EDIT: Here's the link: http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_525109_langId_-1_categoryId_212410#tab2


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    54kroc
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    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    God damn it. Just bought a set in halfords yesterday. They were only 12 quid, but I would have liked that torque wrench.

    EDIT: Here's the link: http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_525109_langId_-1_categoryId_212410#tab2

    These's no torque wrench in the set.


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    Alanstrainor
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    54kroc wrote: »
    These's no torque wrench in the set.

    Ah, i see, i had two links open and confused myself! That's grand so:D


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    Esel
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    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    .... I would have liked that torque wrench.
    Someone posted that the Aldi one is now reduced to €12.99. Might not be available in all branches, but worth a call to their customer service desk who should be able to tell you availability in stores near you?

    Not your ornery onager



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    Alanstrainor
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    Esel wrote: »
    Someone posted that the Aldi one is now reduced to €12.99. Might not be available in all branches, but worth a call to their customer service desk who should be able to tell you availability in stores near you?

    I actually already have that one, was just on the look out for a cheapy small one, that would allow me to torque to 10nm


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    paddy147
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    You will get much better value in Lidl or Aldi,with regards socket sets and torque wrenches.


    Halfords is overpriced.


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    positron
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    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    God damn it. Just bought a set in halfords yesterday. They were only 12 quid, but I would have liked that torque wrench.

    EDIT: Here's the link: http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_525109_langId_-1_categoryId_212410#tab2

    I bought one of those 12 euro (Phaze 50 item socket set?) over the weekend too - and there's nothing wrong it, and worked really well for what I wanted to do (changing downpipes on a motorcycle). Although the 'professional' range at Halfords is supposed to be much better quality, and I read somewhere that it's rebranded 'Sealy' tools, which a very good make.

    PS: Also looking for a torqure wrench in the 5nm to 30nm range. Also have the Aldi torque wrench.

    PPS: Are you me?


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    sealgaire
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    got the halfords set, was looking for a 3/8" as the 1/2" can be bulky.... Seems like a grand set.

    Edit, got it in galway, was the last one on the shelf...


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    scotchy
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    paddy147 wrote: »
    You will get much better value in Lidl or Aldi,with regards socket sets and torque wrenches.


    Halfords is overpriced.

    Sorry Paddy. I have to disagree. Halfords tools are way ahead of Aldi and Lidl. This is a great price for this set.


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    Alanstrainor
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    I actually got this set on Saturday, before I saw this:

    http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_157387_langId_-1_categoryId_212410

    Was replacing the rocker cover gasket on my car and needed a basic set. For 12 quid, it's grand, served me well for the job I needed it for. And to be honest, for 12 quid, had I thrown the whole set away after finishing the job I would still have been happy. Really can't argue with that price.


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    N17er
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    Even better value with a trade card!


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    dickwod1
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    All AXA members get 10% off in Halfords bring your AXA plus card or insurance disc at time of purchase (or your friends;))


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    bmaxi
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    dickwod1 wrote: »
    All AXA members get 10% off in Halfords bring your AXA plus card or insurance disc at time of purchase (or your friends;))

    Wouldn't bank on it with reduced stuff, last time they had the Castrol Magnatec for €20 they wouldn't give me the discount. Woodies do the same.


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    paddy147
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    bmaxi wrote: »
    Wouldn't bank on it with reduced stuff, last time they had the Castrol Magnatec for €20 they wouldn't give me the discount. Woodies do the same.


    Yep...RRP only.:rolleyes:


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