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Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
The Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set is the perfect set for the professional mechanic or the DIY enthusiast who appreciates quality.
Average Customer Rating:
(74 Reviews) 74
Rating Snapshot (74 reviews)
5 stars
57
4 stars
13
3 stars
2
2 stars
1
1 star
1
66 of 69(96%)customers would recommend this product to a friend
Customer Reviews for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Review 1 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
Can't fault it,
May 13, 2013
By RCRCRC
from Sussex
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: good variety, good quality
Cons: it's heavy!
"Decided to treat myself as I was on the verge of buying a set of deep sockets and some metric ratchet spanners and realised that as these were included in the set, the difference in price was fairly marginal. Unlike many other sets, this one isn't filled with stuff that most people already have, eg ordinary spanners, so the non-standard socket items really fitted the bill.
Hard to fault it - only thing I could say would be nice if there was a torque wrench in there too."
Hard to fault it - only thing I could say would be nice if there was a torque wrench in there too."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Enthusiast
How many cars: 3
Which Store did you visit? CRAWLEY
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Review 2 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
good set everything you need,
May 09, 2013
By Georgius
from Edinburgh
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: has nearly every size
Cons: case is rubbish
"Good set i had the smaller set which got hammered and bashed i would still have it if it never got stolen :(. this set is really fast to use with the ratchet spanner set the case on the other had is rubbish, case is falling apart after only a month."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Enthusiast
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? EDINBURGH, HERMISTON GATE
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Review 3 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
The best you can buy for the money.,
May 08, 2013
By Scotty747
from Aberdeenshire
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: comprehensive range of sizes
Cons: the case could be slightly better quality
"I bought one of these tool kits 3 years ago for myself and it is still in good condition after a lot of use. My mechanic son was so impressed with the quality that he asked for a set for his birthday to keep in the boot of his car in case he gets called out on a breakdown out of hours. All in all a top class piece of kit that will last for years."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Expert
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? ABERDEEN, BALNAGASK RD
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Review 4 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
Really satisfied!,
May 07, 2013
By Jared1003
from Hanley, Stoke on Trent
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: excellent build quality
Cons: the case could hold the sockets better
"Excellent well made product that seperately would cost triple the price of the set and with the lifetime guarantee you know you'll have all the tools you'll need and only have to buy them once!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Enthusiast
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? STOKE-ON-TRENT
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Review 5 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
Excellent,
May 04, 2013
By Samtheman666
from Gloucester
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"Very solid piece of kit, have used it on heavy duty work and coped no problem. A lot of money but you get what you pay for."
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Enthusiast
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? GLOUCESTER, EASTERN AVE
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Review 6 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
Very pleased with product.,
May 03, 2013
By DoddyMan
from Shenley
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: the three sizes of ratchets
Cons: the handle on the screwdriver
"Great choice of sockets and bits......................."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Pro-Performance - I'II always buy the best quality regardless of price
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 1
Which Store did you visit? BOREHAMWOOD
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Review 7 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
Great product at a sensible cost,
May 02, 2013
By Bugsy69
from Middlesex
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"comes with a lifetime warranty, are very tough and will do the job, case is a bit flimsy and weak, however will go into a toolbox so not bothered about that"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Expert
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? HAYES
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Review 8 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
Out with the Old !,
May 02, 2013
By royzx7r
from UK
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"Bought this set for use on my motorcycles. I had lots of old junk tools all cheap and nasty so decided to give them away and replace with quality items.
The lifetime guarantee(keep receipt safe) also shows the quality of the tools.
Very Happy."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Novice
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? ST HELENS
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Review 9 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
Surprisingly pleased by the quality,
April 30, 2013
By Peplow
from Scunthorpe
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: ratchet spanners, lifetime guarantee, comes with torx sockets
"As a few others have pointed out, I was slightly apprehensive about the quality of the product, however when I opened the case I was more than pleased with what was in there.
Not to be fooled by the nice new shiny chrome I set about putting the tools to good use on the car, bikes and in the house.
Used all the ratchets; all felt very strong and well-constructed. Also used many of the ratchet spanners which were brilliant and took as much force as I could apply with no signs of breaking. The fact you get these spanners in the box is a true godsend.
All the driver bits worked fine for me with not a single breakage which others seem to have had so can’t complain on that for now……
The fact it also comes with a lifetime guarantee is obviously one of the biggest selling points and as long as you have not used a ¼” ratchet to remove a wheel hub nut I'm sure they will have no problems replacing any item.
I was also impressed by the case after reading some negative comments about it being cheap and breaking upon the first opening. Each piece was perfectly held in place and require a good bit of force to remove. The clips were strong and unlike the side clips, the main handle hinges are separate items to the moulded case making them very long lasting.
Overall I love the set and I am very glad that I purchased it despite my initial reservations."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Enthusiast
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? SCUNTHORPE
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Review 10 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE BOX,
April 30, 2013
By andymac250
from BOLTON
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: quality, lifetime guarantee
"TOP QUALITY, PROFESSIONAL TOOLING WITH LIFETIME GUARANTEE, WORTH EVERY PENNY."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Pro-Performance - I'II always buy the best quality regardless of price
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Enthusiast
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? BOLTON, MANCHESTER ROAD
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Review 11 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
Great quality tools with a good selection,
April 30, 2013
By MrRiley88
from Burnley
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: value, tool quality, ease of order and pick up
Cons: like i said the box isn't the best but good enough
"I'm really made up with his product! There's not a lot you won't be able to remove from a vehicle with this kit. The tools are of a high quality and definitely provide massive value for money. The carry case isn't the best but this isnt a problem for me as i have put the tools into my tool box, and would rather the quality of the box be sacrificed to maintain the quality of the tools.
Overall very pleased and would definitely recommend to a friend."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With No Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Enthusiast
How many cars: 1
Which Store did you visit? BURNLEY
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Review 12 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
Great value for money!,
April 27, 2013
By Jack123456
from London
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: lifetime guarantee, price, durability, range of tools
"This set has everything you need for any mechanic as am I. With a lifetime guarantee its perfect. Really strong tools."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With No Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Expert
Which Store did you visit? ROMFORD
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Review 13 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
profesional tools,
April 26, 2013
By hubs101
from dunstable
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"very good tool always recomendet and profesinal tool"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Pro-Performance - I'II always buy the best quality regardless of price
Family: I'm Single - With Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Enthusiast
How many cars: 3
Which Store did you visit? DUNSTABLE
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Review 14 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
Socket set,
April 25, 2013
By Tubbs1986
from Uk
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Cons: some sockets missing of common size
"Very good socket set some sizes missing. Would of been a bit disappointed if I'd paid full price. But on offer compared to other socket sets was value for money and will help u do most car repairs"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Value for Money - I like things to be as cheap as possible
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Expert
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? SCUNTHORPE
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Review 15 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
Great product, Let down by the cheap plastic case,
April 19, 2013
By hyperactive911
from Leeds
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: high quality product, good range
Cons: cheap case
"Hi,
This set has most things the experience DIY'er will need and the quality of the set is better then many other sets I have bought in the past. With it's Lifetime Gurrentiee you can't go wrong but the two plastic lugs on the side of the case both broke the first time i used the case. Shame they didn't see the quality all the way through."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With No Children
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? LEEDS, YORK ROAD
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Review 16 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
It's all you need if you are a small car fan,
April 17, 2013
By Juskis
from lancashire
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: price/quality
Cons: box
"Really good quality product, you can choose from 170 piece, it's basically all you need, to fix your car, all kind of sockets ect.
All i missed is longer or more extension bars and better quality box, this one is really not the best quality, and every time I open this box at least one socket keep falling of."
All i missed is longer or more extension bars and better quality box, this one is really not the best quality, and every time I open this box at least one socket keep falling of."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
How many cars: More than 3
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Review 17 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
Tools for the pro.,
April 17, 2013
By LordJim
from Blackpool
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"Having worked in heavy transport all my life and spent more money on tools than I would like to remember. I went into business on my own. needing some tools that I could throw in the van to go to a break down. I bought a set of Halfords professional tools some sixteen years ago and apart from changing the ratchet mechanism. Never had any problems with the tools what so ever. I am now retired selling all my tools and garage.my wife bought me a set of Halford tools just in case!!!. for my money they as good as top branded at a fraction of the price."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 65 & Over
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Expert
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? BLACKPOOL
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Review 18 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
170 piece socket set,
April 14, 2013
By Scallydally
from Bury lancs
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"This is an excellent value for money piece of kit which comes with lifetime guarantee. Was so pleased with it I got one for my brother as well!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Pro-Performance - I'II always buy the best quality regardless of price
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Enthusiast
How many cars: 3
Which Store did you visit? BURY
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Review 19 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
Great tool box,
April 11, 2013
By Happy4ya
from Kettering, Northamptonshire
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Pros: wide range of selection, got wrench spanners
Cons: not got all size spanners, pointless breaker bar
"Great for semi professional to professional mechanic. I brought it as a second tool box as got new job and my tool had to go to the garage I was going to work in."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Pro-Performance - I'II always buy the best quality regardless of price
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Expert
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? MARKET HARBOROUGH
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Review 20 for Halfords Advanced Professional 170 Piece Socket & Ratchet Spanner Set
Overall Rating
Excellent!,
April 07, 2013
By lep5217
from Maidstone
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"Excellent product and great value. Bought as a birthday gift - everything my husband needed to work on his car and more besides. Lifetime guarantee - so hang on to your receipt!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Novice
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? MAIDSTONE
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