Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece 119euro online

steder

This is the best price ive seen this set its a pity i bought the 200 piece last week typical!

http://www.halfords.ie/motoring-travel/tools-diy/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-professional-170-piece-socket-ratchet-spanner-set?cm_re=Pillar+Pages-_-content2-_-170pcset

Skatedude

i would not waste my money on halfords brand. i did buy a few bits from them when stuck. car battery that would go flat if you left your lights on for 10 mins. mainstream brand battery lasted for hours.
Swapped 3 sets of tools as the included ratchet spanner would keep braking. cheap for a reason.

debabyjesus

The tools are fine. Moving parts not covered by warranty. I broke my 3/8 drive because i put a pipe on it for extension. They gave me a new ratchet mechanism for free even though not covered by warranty. I got that set for €135 two years ago. €150 + 10% corporate discount. Great set at that price.

Comparing the tools to batteries is pointless. Halfords make none of it. Just sell it. Their handtools are made by multiple decent or middle of the road brands.

54kroc

Skatedude wrote: »

i would not waste my money on halfords brand. i did buy a few bits from them when stuck. car battery that would go flat if you left your lights on for 10 mins. mainstream brand battery lasted for hours.
Swapped 3 sets of tools as the included ratchet spanner would keep braking. cheap for a reason.

I have a couple of their advanced professional sets and find them brilliant, just high quality at a good price.
The set in the op offers a very good mix at a great price, like any tool be it expensive or cheap you need to use them correctly and look after them.

cletus

Skatedude wrote: »

i would not waste my money on halfords brand. i did buy a few bits from them when stuck. car battery that would go flat if you left your lights on for 10 mins. mainstream brand battery lasted for hours.
Swapped 3 sets of tools as the included ratchet spanner would keep braking. cheap for a reason.

Advanced range in Halfords is excellent. Have a set for a number of years, has done everything I've thrown at it, including removing hub nuts, without any issue.

I will say that Halfords hand tools not in the advanced range are made of some form of cheese

dodzy

steder wrote: »

This is the best price ive seen this set its a pity i bought the 200 piece last week typical!

http://www.halfords.ie/motoring-travel/tools-diy/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-professional-170-piece-socket-ratchet-spanner-set?cm_re=Pillar+Pages-_-content2-_-170pcset

Same here. Great set though.

Alanstrainor

Skatedude wrote: »

i would not waste my money on halfords brand. i did buy a few bits from them when stuck. car battery that would go flat if you left your lights on for 10 mins. mainstream brand battery lasted for hours.
Swapped 3 sets of tools as the included ratchet spanner would keep braking. cheap for a reason.

As mentioned they are highly regarded. And have a life time warranty. I have a set for around 2 years or so and find it's fantastic. I use it regularly and haven't had issues.

kkelly77

I would also rate the Professional range.

Bought the 90 piece set about 6-7 yrs ago and have had no problems with the tools. The hinges on the carry case broke but Halfords replaced it under their Life time guarantee.

If I knew I could sell the 90 piece set, I'd definitely upgrade to the 170 piece.

dodzy

kkelly77 wrote: »

I would also rate the Professional range.

Bought the 90 piece set about 6-7 yrs ago and have had no problems with the tools. The hinges on the carry case broke but Halfords replaced it under their Life time guarantee.

If I knew I could sell the 90 piece set, I'd definitely upgrade to the 170 piece.

My one and only quibble too - the workmanship of the case.

thehomeofDob

Has anyone tried a warranty claim without a receipt? The attachment that holds the screw driver bits in place has lost the little ball and the bits constantly fall out. Apart from that, an excellent set, I'd recommend them completely.

dodzy

thehomeofDob wrote: »

Has anyone tried a warranty claim without a receipt? The attachment that holds the screw driver bits in place has lost the little ball and the bits constantly fall out. Apart from that, an excellent set, I'd recommend them completely.

It's a lifetime warranty. Bring down the full kit and show them the faulty part of the set. I'd be surprised if they did not replace it.

MAJJ

thehomeofDob wrote: »

Has anyone tried a warranty claim without a receipt? The attachment that holds the screw driver bits in place has lost the little ball and the bits constantly fall out. Apart from that, an excellent set, I'd recommend them completely.

Had the same issue with that part, had a receipt though and they replaced it with no issue.

kkelly77

dodzy wrote: »

My one and only quibble too - the workmanship of the case.

I agree but I think the latest cases now have a metal bar inside the hinges for added strength. Mine doesn't.

Alanstrainor

kkelly77 wrote: »

I agree but I think the latest cases now have a metal bar inside the hinges for added strength. Mine doesn't.

I wonder if you can return the case as part of the warranty....mine isn't the best and can come apart at the rear.

cletus

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I wonder if you can return the case as part of the warranty....mine isn't the best and can come apart at the rear.

Mine did too, so I got a length of 5mm threaded bar, drilled holes in the hinges and double bolted each end. Jerry rigging ftw

kkelly77

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I wonder if you can return the case as part of the warranty....mine isn't the best and can come apart at the rear.

Definitely. They replaced mine when it broke.

Alanstrainor

kkelly77 wrote: »

Definitely. They replaced mine when it broke.

I will do this tomorrow so! Cheers!

Doge

Skatedude wrote: »

i would not waste my money on halfords brand. i did buy a few bits from them when stuck. car battery that would go flat if you left your lights on for 10 mins. mainstream brand battery lasted for hours.
Swapped 3 sets of tools as the included ratchet spanner would keep braking. cheap for a reason.

Surely the battery you bought had a lower capacity than the mainstream battery as stated in Amp Hours. Always check dat spec!

Tigger

halfords swap halfords batterys without question
also they are re branded bosch and are good batteries

Dozer Dave

Even at €119 I still dont see the value in that set, the majority of the sockets are 12 point which if you are working on 12 nuts and bolts are fine but for using on 6 point nuts and bolts are a disaster.

corglass

Dozer Dave wrote: »

Even at €119 I still dont see the value in that set, the majority of the sockets are 12 point which if you are working on 12 nuts and bolts are fine but for using on 6 point nuts and bolts are a disaster.

Not really. Have u ever used high quality 12 side ring spanners or sockets? They're much better than similar quality 6 sided sets

Dozer Dave

corglass wrote: »

Not really. Have u ever used high quality 12 side ring spanners or sockets? They're much better than similar quality 6 sided sets

I have are you seriously trying to suggest a 12 point socket or spanner is better on a 6 point nut?

cletus

Dozer Dave wrote: »

I have are you seriously trying to suggest a 12 point socket or spanner is better on a 6 point nut?

I find the 12 point sockets are kind of like fine tooth ratchets, they allow you greater scope in applying the sockets to the fastener.

I have never had an issue with them being less effective than 6 sided, but I couldn't say they were better either (better than **** 6 point sockets, yes)

Dozer Dave

cletus wrote: »

I find the 12 point sockets are kind of like fine tooth ratchets, they allow you greater scope in applying the sockets to the fastener.

They are fantastic at rounding nuts too.

(better than **** 6 point sockets, yes

Are you basing that on a cheap socket bursting or some other reason?

toastedpickles

Dozer Dave wrote: »

They are fantastic at rounding nuts too

My own set has rebuilt two cars, so whoever says they're bad quality must not be using them right

I'll agree on the 12 point sockets though, they round nuts like no ones business, also, from someone in the know, if you have an axa card or trade card you can get 10/20% off the online price when you get it in store

cletus

Dozer Dave wrote: »

They are fantastic at rounding nuts too.



Are you basing that on a cheap socket bursting or some other reason?

Haven't rounded a nut with them yet (touches wood as speaks )

comparing them to cheap no name made of cheese sockets that burst as you said.

debabyjesus

12pt fine for 99% of jobs, I'd just change to a 6pt if something is welded on.

Find a set at a similar quality and price in a b&m shop in ireland that can rival this set... You won't find one. Buy another cheapo 6pt socket set to compliment it if it bothers you

Dozer Dave

debabyjesus wrote: »

Find a set at a similar quality and price in a b&m shop in ireland that can rival this set... You won't find one. Buy another cheapo 6pt socket set to compliment it if it bothers you

It dont bother me at all, i simply wouldn't waste €119 buying that set. Better value out there.

dodzy

Dozer Dave wrote: »

It dont bother me at all, i simply wouldn't waste €119 buying that set. Better value out there.

Yeah, we get the fact you hate the halfords offering.

Best of luck finding better at that price point. You won't.

Crumbs868

Dozer Dave wrote: »

It dont bother me at all, i simply wouldn't waste €119 buying that set. Better value out there.

What is your reason for spamming this thread so?

Normal halfords stuff is hit and miss but their advanced / professional is top grade stuff. I have this set for years, break it down and try accumulate the set(to the same standard) in bits and pieces and it'll cost you a lot more. Add in the fact it's all 1 strong case and the lifetime guarantee and its a no brainer.

As another poster said use your axa card for another 10% off

TallGlass

dodzy wrote: »

Yeah, we get the fact you hate the halfords offering.

Best of luck finding better at that price point. You won't.

Or the lifetime warranty !

meathman0

Dozer Dave wrote: »

It dont bother me at all, i simply wouldn't waste €119 buying that set. Better value out there.

Please post link

johnmaloney88

The 170 piece is €119 and the 200 piece is €175, is the 200 piece worth the extra €55? I have a trade card too so can get an extra discount.

debabyjesus

johnmaloney88 wrote: »

The 170 piece is €119 and the 200 piece is €175, is the 200 piece worth the extra €55? I have a trade card too so can get an extra discount.

The trade card will probably put the price up. Trade price is full price minus the trade discount. So usually when stuff is half price or whatever its already discounted more than the trade card will make it.

dodzy

johnmaloney88 wrote: »

The 170 piece is €119 and the 200 piece is €175, is the 200 piece worth the extra €55? I have a trade card too so can get an extra discount.

I think not, for the €55. The 170 piece has pretty much all you will ever need. A few extra deep reach sockets along with extra ratchet spanners is the only significant difference. Have a look at the actual contents and decide if you are likely to need the extra. I went for the 200 piece, but that was at €150.

Aska

Thank you OP.

Much appreciated.

jayo26

Used to work for Halfords ten year ago when they started opening stores in Ireland first and the professional tools were top quality and they replaced the parts straight away no problem, I've used all of their proffesional tools over the year and I've the 200 peace tool kit I cant fault it at all its top quality,
The only thing I'm not a fan of is their electric tools their is better quality and value to be had but as cars as hand tools and if you can get them on special you cant wrong.

Rowley Birkin QC

Word of warning on this: I just bought the 170 piece set. Came home, opened it up and there's a good few pieces (ratchets, spanners and a few sockets) missing out of the set. As in, they were removed from the box.

Very annoying as the shop is now closed and I have to go back tomorrow and hope they exchange it without thinking that I whipped the pieces out. Check out the contents before leaving the store.

meathman0

Rowley Birkin QC wrote: »

Word of warning on this: I just bought the 170 piece set. Came home, opened it up and there's a good few pieces (ratchets, spanners and a few sockets) missing out of the set. As in, they were removed from the box.

Very annoying as the shop is now closed and I have to go back tomorrow and hope they exchange it without thinking that I whipped the pieces out. Check out the contents before leaving the store.

I bought the 120 piece set a few weeks back, came in sealed outer brown box the the inner box was sealed with cellophane.

Rowley Birkin QC

This one didn't have an outer brown box, just the sleeve.

Will bring it back tomorrow. They seemed pleasant enough to deal with so hopefully it's a straight swap. Annoying though.

dodzy

Rowley Birkin QC wrote: »

This one didn't have an outer brown box, just the sleeve.

Will bring it back tomorrow. They seemed pleasant enough to deal with so hopefully it's a straight swap. Annoying though.

Yep, outer brown box is a given. You'll have no issues once you mention its absence. In fairness, they should have copped that in the store as they sell enough of them.

jayo26

dodzy wrote: »

Yep, outer brown box is a given. You'll have no issues once you mention its absence. In fairness, they should have copped that in the store as they sell enough of them.

Sounds like it was a set they used to replace warranty parts with, it probably got mixed up with stock but that's what we used to do or else we would have a set for doing the fittings,

Rowley Birkin QC

jayo26 wrote: »

Sounds like it was a set they used to replace warranty parts with, it probably got mixed up with stock but that's what we used to do or else we would have a set for doing the fittings,

That's exactly what they told me. No issues with swapping it over though, all very helpful and friendly.

Cheers OP.

jimgoose

Those Halfords Advanced Professional socket sets are fantastic. I got a 150-piece one in 2009 for €125 and it is the bog's dollocks. Ignore all the above rot about 12-point vs. 6-point, good 12-point sockets and ring-spanners are just dandy and a lot better than Chinese monkey-metal 6-pointers. Having said that I also have a 1/2'' drive Bahco BHS240 set, which I also picked up for a song!

meathman0

jimgoose wrote: »

Those Halfords Advanced Professional socket sets are fantastic. I got a 150-piece one in 2009 for €125 and it is the bog's dollocks. Ignore all the above rot about 12-point vs. 6-point, good 12-point sockets and ring-spanners are just dandy and a lot better than Chinese monkey-metal 6-pointers. Having said that I also have a 1/2'' drive Bahco BHS240 set, which I also picked up for a song!

How did the song go

jimgoose

meathman0 wrote: »

How did the song go

Outstanding! I got a socket-set worth about £200 for it!

Gers_punto

Let me add to this as a halfords employee EVERYTHING in these sets is covered by a lifetime guarantee including the case and rachetS.... all of the tools and cases are stamped halfords advanced so don't worry about losing your receipt.

Worst case we don't have the part in stock but we can order it FOC

Reedsie

Can lost parts be ordered and purchased?

faolteam