Halfords insures shoppers

Cycles to car parts retailer Halfords has joined forces with leading insurance companies to launch a range of services.

The products, including motor, cycle, travel and pet insurance have been developed with Royal & SunAlliance.

Halfords also plans to offer a policy to cover in-car technology, such as GPS camera detectors and Sat Nav equipment.

Leaflets about the services are being handed out at Halfords' 402 UK and Ireland stores. Shoppers are also able to access the services via the retailer's web site, where they will be directed to R&SA to take out their policy.

Halfords is offering its car breakdown cover in association with the Association of Vehicle Recovery Operators and has secured a deal with Lex Vehicle Finance to offer a car-buying scheme that aims to give consumers a more affordable route to buying a new car.

Halfords head of finance services Paul Joyner said: 'We have a strong affinity with the motoring and leisure public, so this is a logical extension of our core retail offer. All the products have been developed for Halfords taking into account the factors our customers care.'