Halfords you could not make it up.

cooldad

Your contract of sale is with the seller, but the warranty is from the manufacturer - read one next time you buy something.
If something goes wrong you take it back to the seller, as they are the wholesalers agent, but the manufacturer will pay the cost of repair or replacement.
Or do you think PC World accept responsibility for the potential failings of hundreds of factories worldwide?

But keep digging....

The Rookie

cooldad wrote:

Just to be petty and pedantic, my two strongest points, Halfords don't offer the warranty, the manufacturer does.

Halfords do if they are the manufacturer (Carrera as in the opening post, Trax, Apollo, X-rated - not the others like Pendleton or Boardman).

drlodge

cooldad wrote:

Your contract of sale is with the seller, but the warranty is from the manufacturer - read one next time you buy something.
If something goes wrong you take it back to the seller, as they are the wholesalers agent, but the manufacturer will pay the cost of repair or replacement.

This is correct, and which is why warranties are sometimes not worth the paper they're written on, since its up to the manufacturer to uphold it. Not to be confused with your rights under the sale of goods act where you would also deal with the retailer but it has nothing to do with any warranty.

Angus Young

The Rookie wrote:

cooldad wrote:

Just to be petty and pedantic, my two strongest points, Halfords don't offer the warranty, the manufacturer does.

Halfords do if they are the manufacturer (Carrera as in the opening post, Trax, Apollo, X-rated - not the others like Pendleton or Boardman).

But are they actually the manufacturer, or are they just selling someone else's bikes under their name? I doubt Halfords have set up bike manufacturing operations.

The Rookie

Halfords are the 'manufacturer' in that they own the name and offer the warranty, like most things you buy, the name on it may have nothing to do with where it is made. Carrera's are all made by Merida who also make Pinnacles for Evans, most Speshialized, Voodoo's for Voodoo, Boardmans etc etc.

Angus Young

The Rookie wrote:

Halfords are the 'manufacturer' in that they own the name and offer the warranty, like most things you buy, the name on it may have nothing to do with where it is made. Carrera's are all made by Merida who also make Pinnacles for Evans, most Speshialized, Voodoo's for Voodoo, Boardmans etc etc.

Probably, then.

cooldad

Or is there a separate company that is owned by Halfords?

paul_mck

Same as boots iirc

cooldad

Halfords sell boots or Boots sell bikes?

paul_mck

I worked in halfords when I was a student and think Halfords were part of some group that also owned Boots and Focus I think.

oxocube1

No they are no longer part of the Boots group. They floated onto the LSE back in 2004.

paul_mck

Was a right while ago in fairness.

ste_t

So OP tried to buy shit bike, couldn't afford said shit bike, so decided to be a whiney little girl on the interwebz.

How is this Halfords fault?

foy

lol if only you knew ste the real picture you would be astounded my dear friend.

Angus Young

foy wrote:

lol if only you knew ste the real picture you would astounded dear friend.

So, what is the 'real' picture?

Chunkers1980

I'm sure you couldn't make it up. Or could you?

rockmonkeysc

Angus Young wrote:

foy wrote:

lol if only you knew ste the real picture you would astounded dear friend.

So, what is the 'real' picture?

Give him time to think up a story.

swod1

So has the original poster bought a bike from Halfords yet?

As already mentioned order it and build it up yourself at home, you don't need to be an expert to put wheels on, pedals and straighten the handlebars.

Unless I've missed something, I was tempted by the boardman fs pro bike last time I was in there looks nice but would get it built up myself.

ste_t

foy wrote:

lol if only you knew ste the real picture you would be astounded my dear friend.

Buy a proper bike then. That would astound me.

The Rookie

foy wrote:

lol if only you knew ste the real picture you would be astounded my dear friend.

My flabber is waiting to be gasted, meantime I will remain cynical.

lbalony

halfords are a joke! Just been in and they have no Gt Zaskars left anywhere in the uk. Said the last time they did the ball burnished one was around mid 90s! They are a joke!

ednino

You wanted to buy a Carrera from Halfords..

that's the joke for me

cooldad

ednino wrote:

You wanted to buy a Carrera from Halfords..

that's the joke for me

Where else would you buy one from?

Or did I miss the joke rofl lol etc.

The Rookie

ednino wrote:

You wanted to buy a Carrera from Halfords..

that's the joke for me

In that case the joke is on you, so damn good bikes at very reasonable prices, but your posts suggest you have a downer on Halfords....but then you do appear to ride a road bike.

AndyPatio

The Rookie wrote:

ednino wrote:

You wanted to buy a Carrera from Halfords..

that's the joke for me

In that case the joke is on you, so damn good bikes at very reasonable prices, but your posts suggest you have a downer on Halfords....but then you do appear to ride a road bike.

I bought my Carrera from Halfords and I've had no problems with it. :roll:

Berkshire Rich

I bought a Boardman from them, was on sale due to old model, chased round stores to find one my size, reserved it, drove to store, got a hefty discount including a further discount upon collection. Thats what happens with sale stock, got to move fast and try your luck. Got a great bike at nearly 50% off, no issues with Halfords

2x10

Re: Halfords you could not make it up.

Postby Berkshire Rich » Sat Aug 02, 2014 11:22 pm
I bought a Boardman from them, was on sale due to old model, chased round stores to find one my size, reserved it, drove to store, got a hefty discount including a further discount upon collection. Thats what happens with sale stock, got to move fast and try your luck. Got a great bike at nearly 50% off, no issues with Halfords

There should be a like button somewhere...

lesz42

nothing wrong with Carrera's bikes