big eck
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Registered: 20th Apr 03
Location: Tullibody. Drives - Audi B8 S4 & Fiesta Zetec-S
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I have just reserved this set online at £90 but before I hand over the cash tomorrow has anyone on here actually bought and used one???
What's the quality like on the full package, eg tools and carry case???
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=255215&productId=862421&storeId=10001
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Dee25790
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Registered: 3rd Jun 14
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Can't say anything about that particular socket set but my dad and uncle have an engineering and powercoating workshop and have a fair amount of halfords tools and they've pretty good quality! I have a set of ratchet spanner from there again well made. I'm pretty sure halfords give a lifetime guarantee but I would check
[Edited on 04-01-2015 by Dee25790]
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IvIarkgraham
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Registered: 27th Mar 04
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
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the few bits I have used have always been ok.
as Dee says they offer a lifetime guarantee as long as you keep the receipt so if it does break they just give you a brand new piece. a few people on here have laminated their receipt
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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Tools are good, case is cheap. Hinge broke on mine quickly
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Jimbothebarbarian
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Registered: 19th Apr 07
Location: Cumbria..........drunk..
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Had three over the years. One got robbed when my unit got done over, the other two I've had for ages. One ended up split into my tool chest the other is still in the case for taking with me in the car.
Anything busts they change no bother. I've had all the snap on and bluepoint yada yada. Just as good for day to day use. And for £90 who gives a fuck 
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big eck
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Registered: 20th Apr 03
Location: Tullibody. Drives - Audi B8 S4 & Fiesta Zetec-S
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Isn't the case covered by the same warranty??
Does the lifetime warranty cover the ratchets as well, read a few reviews they only cover them for a year.
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Jimbothebarbarian
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Can't say for sure mate. It's maybe changed over the years. I've never had a bother with the cases I've had. I've had one ratchet changed no problem without a receipt. That maybe down to my local not being full of pricks. If you're unsure ask them when you collect it.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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They've added the ratchet spanners to the lifetime warranty now so won't be an issue to replace them free of charge.
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taylorboosh
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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Halfords is decent gear
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VrsTurbo
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Registered: 8th Jun 10
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Rebuilt my car using halfords tools.
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johnny86
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Registered: 15th Feb 10
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My case is busted can I swap that?
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pro8186
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Registered: 19th Sep 13
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Wicked tools mate, shame the 170 peice as gone back to full price other than that both sets have a good selection of tools. Cant see the hinges on case lasting long but with a lifetime guarntee its a no brainer.
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Haimsey
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Registered: 8th May 05
Location: Nottingham Drives: Corsa B
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I've had mine for a few years now, great bit of kit.
I have the 170 though, not sure what the extra pieces are between the two but I've never really been short of anything I needed from it.
Had to replace a couple of items and did so with no problems.
My case is knackered though, the clips drop off but I cba to swap it - but I've read people have done so before.
Marcy Marc 
White Sport Progress Thread
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Stu_22
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
Location: Luton
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Good but over the years they have dropped the range of spanners and replaced with little bits to keep numbers up
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kennySRi
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Registered: 12th Nov 10
Location: Lancashire
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My garage is full of halfords tools and never had a problem with any and nothing has broke in all the years I've used them. Great tools IMO.
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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You won't get a better like for like kit for the money. Halfords professional range is as good as the top tools on the market.
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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My place is full of them, its not bad stuff at all.
I never start anything too big with the ratchets so they're going to last. But the stuff feels nice and is strong enough, definitely worth the money.
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Generation
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Registered: 7th Jul 09
Location: Essex
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Nothing but positive words. Done 3 engine changes mostly just using these kits. They've had constant use over 3 or so years, and only two things have broken.
Ratchet, which was swapped there and then.
Box damaged, hey sent off for new one and was swapped 3 days later.
Great stuff
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big eck
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Registered: 20th Apr 03
Location: Tullibody. Drives - Audi B8 S4 & Fiesta Zetec-S
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Bought it today. Good bit of kit, doesn't have the multi spline sockets included which is a pisser so I'll have to out out £25 on buying that seperate.
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AlexW
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Registered: 25th Oct 08
Location: Essex
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I bought the 170 kit when I left my old job. Its done me very well. Still used as my main tools in the garage I work in now.
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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I swapped a ratchet a few months back no problem at all.
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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alan-g-w
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Registered: 9th Nov 07
Location: Glasgow
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Got the 200 piece kit for £125 in the sale, 50% off + trade card. Needed a spare set but the stuff seems better than I thought it'd be.
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