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Offline richw911

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Halfords professional socket set
« on: 29 August 2011, 17:22 »
Just bought this:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_163079_langId_-1_categoryId_165572

The one i got says "professional" not sure if it makes a difference  :undecided:

I was fed up of missing sockets and never having the size i needed with my old Kamasa set.

I know it wont be the best quality and not a patch on snap on of the likes but im sure it will be fine for what i will be using it for.

How do any of you rate Halfords professional tools?

Any way the price said £59 half price. When i took it to the till the guy said £79.99.

Told him the price said £59 and he went and looked yeah your right he said - i need to ask the manager.

He came down and said just override the price and they only charged me £59  :laugh: :afro:

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Re: Halfords professional socket set
« Reply #1 on: 29 August 2011, 17:23 »
Just bought this:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_163079_langId_-1_categoryId_165572

The one i got says "professional" not sure if it makes a difference  :undecided:

I was fed up of missing sockets and never having the size i needed with my old Kamasa set.

I know it wont be the best quality and not a patch on snap on of the likes but im sure it will be fine for what i will be using it for.

How do any of you rate Halfords professional tools?

Any way the price said £59 half price. When i took it to the till the guy said £79.99.

Told him the price said £59 and he went and looked yeah your right he said - i need to ask the manager.

He came down and said just override the price and they only charged me £59  :laugh: :afro:

I have that socket set, got no compliants! It's served me well so far :smiley:

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Re: Halfords professional socket set
« Reply #2 on: 29 August 2011, 17:25 »
i`ve got the 150 piece one and can`t fault it,

ideal tools for home use :smiley:


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Re: Halfords professional socket set
« Reply #3 on: 29 August 2011, 17:29 »
Great stuff   :cool:

It says lifetime guarantee so cant be too bad  :smiley:

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Re: Halfords professional socket set
« Reply #4 on: 29 August 2011, 17:35 »
Looks good that does mate.  I've got a smaller set than that, think it cost about £25.  Best purchase I've made.  All the parts still work perfectly and feels good quality too.  Like you mentioned lifetime warranty, so whilst it isn't snap on you can just replace as often as required!!

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Re: Halfords professional socket set
« Reply #5 on: 29 August 2011, 17:46 »
Looks good that does mate.  I've got a smaller set than that, think it cost about £25.  Best purchase I've made.  All the parts still work perfectly and feels good quality too.  Like you mentioned lifetime warranty, so whilst it isn't snap on you can just replace as often as required!!

Good to hear cheers bud cant really go wrong for £59  :grin:

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Re: Halfords professional socket set
« Reply #6 on: 29 August 2011, 17:46 »
i`ve got the 150 piece one and can`t fault it,

ideal tools for home use :smiley:

I'm rocking this set as well, perfect tool kit really is. Just make sure you hold on to the receipt!

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Re: Halfords professional socket set
« Reply #7 on: 29 August 2011, 17:53 »
I have 150 piece job aswell, good stuff  :afro:
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Re: Halfords professional socket set
« Reply #8 on: 29 August 2011, 18:00 »
i use them every day  :wink:

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Re: Halfords professional socket set
« Reply #9 on: 29 August 2011, 18:11 »
Thats not what you call a socket set......

but this is

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