Halfords is offering free car checks to NHS staff and emergency workers amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The car and bicycle specialist is keeping its stores open to the public during the pandemic as it has been deemed an 'essential' retailer by the government.
All frontline NHS staff and emergency workers can claim the full car safety check, which normally costs £15, at most Halfords retail stores or autocentres.
The free ten point checks include top-ups of tyre inflation, screen wash and checks on oil levels, headlights and brake lights. They are intended to keep frontline workers' vehicles running smoothly in the current climate.
Those who are eligible for the free car checks can also receive the 'Bronze Bike Service', which is normally £30.
The check involves adjusting and aligning gears and brakes as well as lubricating a drivetrain.
To redeem the offers, NHS and emergency workers will need to show their staff ID card to any Halfords staff member.
A recent poll by Halfords showed how vital cars are to emergency workers.
The poll of 1,139 nurses revealed that 72% rely on their vehicles to get to and from work, while 25% said their car suffers from a number of defects.
Halfords CEO Graham Stapleton said: “Now more than ever the NHS and emergency workers need our help and support.
"Our research shows how vital their cars and bikes are in getting to and from work, so we want to do our bit and help the extraordinary people who are doing an incredibly trying job at the most difficult of times.”
Find your nearest Halfords or Halfords Autocentre using the online store locator.
Meanwhile, Costco is opening stores earlier for NHS and emergency service workers.
The wholesale giant will be opening its stores one hour earlier until April 5 as its way of thanking frontline workers.
