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If you're off on a long car journey – and even if you're not – it could be worth getting your car checked over. Book online at Halfords* to get a free winter car check at most Halfords stores or Autocentres (find your nearest*, excludes locations with parking restrictions).
This is a year-round freebie, branded winter or summer depending on the time.
What's covered by the Halfords free car check?
- Battery health check
- Headlight and brake light check
- Wiper blades check
- Windscreen chip check
- MOT due date reminder
Important: Please be aware that the free screen wash top up and oil level check are no longer included in the free winter car check.
Halfords says it'll take about five minutes. Be warned... it may try to sell to you, but there's no obligation to buy anything or act on any advice you're given. These checks are completely free.
The majority of the checks are outside of the car or under the bonnet, but for Covid-19 safety, you'll be asked to switch on the lights yourself.
In the summer months, air conditioning can also be checked but this isn't covered by the winter car check.
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Take a FREE mock driving theory test online
Official tests from Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
For learners or experienced driversDriving lessons and tests are restarting across the UK – see 'More info' below for dates by country. If you're learning to drive OR you're an experienced driver and want to test your knowledge, you can take a free mock driving theory test online via the DVSA.
There are two separate mock tests for car drivers and two for motorcyclists. Each sample test has 50 multiple-choice questions, the same number you'd need to answer in the real test – so you've only got to do one mock test to mimic the real thing, but you can do a second one if you want more practice.
There are also mock tests for lorry drivers and bus/coach drivers which have 100 questions each.
You can take any of the practice tests as many times as you like, but each one can take up to an hour to complete. There's also a free practice hazard perception test where you can watch up to three videos (the real test has 14) with the aim of spotting developing hazards.
These mock tests are only for practice or fun – you still need to take the real one – but they're definitely worth a go, and may save you money by giving you that extra practice to help you pass first time and not need a retest of the real thing. There are many paid-for apps offering similar ways to practise, but not all of them are official like this one.
Want more MoneySaving motoring tips? See our guides on 50+ Ways To Cut Driving Costs, Cheap Car Insurance, Cheap Breakdown Cover, and Cheap Petrol & Diesel.
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You can request a free annual email or text reminder before your MOT's due - simply visit the government's site and sign up for reminders. You'll need to give an email or phone number and the reg of a vehicle registered in England, Wales or Scotland (in Northern Ireland you get a postal reminder seven weeks before your MOT's due).
You'll need to activate the reminder via a link you'll be emailed after signing up. You'll get reminders a month before your MOT's due, and two weeks later if you've still not done it.
With fines of up to £1,000 for not having a valid MOT, forgetting could prove costly, so this free reminder should be a no-brainer for anyone who has a tendency to forget things.
You can unsubscribe from the reminders at any time from the confirmation or reminder email, but they won't automatically stop if you sell the vehicle or declare it off-road.
Want to drive down MOT costs? See our guide on Cheap Council MOTs and for other tips to cut the cost of owning a set of wheels, see our of 50+ Motoring MoneySavers checklist.
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Green Flag free recovery for NHS workers on the way to/from work
If needed, call a dedicated phone number and have your NHS ID number ready
OngoingGreen Flag is offering free recovery for NHS staff travelling to or from work as well as if you break down at home.
You'll need to call a dedicated phone number on 0800 051 0009 to get a patrol to try and fix your vehicle – you'll need to give your NHS ID number over the phone, and then show your ID card when they arrive.
This service doesn't mean you're signing up as a Green Flag member, you can simply call it if you're having trouble. If you are already a member you should report the usual way as you're likely to have more cover in this case.
You'll still need to pay for any parts used to repair your vehicle, eg, new battery. If you put the wrong fuel in your vehicle, it's not covered.
The offer is for NHS staff only, not volunteers. Green Flag says the offer is ongoing throughout the pandemic but it will keep 'reviewing it' and may withdraw the offer at any time.
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Halfords free 10-point car check for NHS workers
Includes free screenwash top-up. Plus free bike service available
OngoingHalfords is offering NHS and emergency services workers a free 10-point car check. Simply phone and book at your local Halfords or Autocentre garage (find your nearest), then show your NHS ID or Blue Light Card to get the check free.
The free car check includes: Headlight & brake light check, wiper blade condition check, battery health check, windscreen chip check, MOT due date reminder, tyre depth check, tyre inflation check & top up, oil level check, screenwash top-up, and AdBlue & coolant check.
Ride a bike?
If you use a bike to get to work, Halfords is also offering a free bike service (norm £30) to NHS and emergency workers.
The free bike service includes: Adjustment and alignment of gears, lubrication of drivetrain, and adjustment and alignment of brakes.
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AA up to 40% off breakdown cover for NHS workers
New AA members only. Eg, £35ish basic 'Roadside Assistance' (norm £64ish)
OngoingIf you work for the NHS, you can get up to 40% off selected AA breakdown cover.
You'll get a 40% discount on 'Roadside Assistance', 'National Recovery', 'Onward Travel' or 'At Home'. The AA says a minimum of 20% off applies to all other levels of cover. For example, when we checked, you could get basic 'Roadside Assistance' cover for £35ish (norm £64ish).
You can get the discount when paying by a continuous payment method, either monthly or annually.
Always compare breakdown cover policies to ensure you're getting the best price, and to be certain you're covered for everything you need. See our full cheap breakdown cover guide.
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JustPark is a service where you can find and reserve parking spaces at 45,000+ locations – including private driveways, spare offices spaces, commercial car parks etc. Up until 27 Jul, it had offered free parking to NHS workers, but that deal has now ended, and it's giving 10% off instead.
To get the discount, sign up at JustPark with your NHS email address (@nhs.co.uk), then search for a parking space near where you need to be. The discount will be applied automatically.
If you don't have an NHS email address, sign up in the same way and JustPark will send an email which you can reply to with proof that you're a critical care worker – JustPark will then update your account.
There is currently no end date for this offer.
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Halfords FREE 10-point car check
For teachers, Armed Forces, NHS & emergency workers. At Autocentres & garages
For a limited time, Halfords* is making its 10-point car check (norm £15) FREE to all teachers, HSE, NHS and emergency workers and members of the Armed Forces, in Halfords Autocentres and garages (find your nearest*). The freebie's not available at Halfords retail stores but those groups can get the check for £13.50 there. We've asked Halfords when this offer ends and will update here once we know.
Remember: it's mandatory to wear a face covering in enclosed public spaces, and there may be special social distancing measures in place. With certain parts of the UK in national or regional lockdowns, you may want to check the latest Government information before heading out. See our Coronavirus Life-in-Lockdown guide for latest info.
You'll need to book online, then show your staff ID card, Blue Light card or a Defence Discount Service card when you arrive.
What's covered by the Halfords 10-point car check?
- Headlight & brake light check
- Wiper blade condition check
- Battery health check
- Windscreen chip check
- MOT due date reminder
- Tyre depth check
- Tyre inflation check & top up
- Oil level check
- Screen wash top up
- AdBlue & coolant check
Halfords says it'll take about 30 minutes. There's no obligation to buy anything or act on any advice you're given. These checks are completely free to the groups of workers named above.If you're not in one of the eligible jobs, you can still take advantage of the Halfords FREE winter car check – it's a five-point assessment that includes a brakes, headlight and battery health check.
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Free parking for some NHS workers
Check your NHS Trust and local authority
NHS staff can get free parking via various local NHS Trust and local authority schemes so it's worth checking what your local authority is offering. You'll likely need to contact your Trust or employer directly, or provide proof of eligibility such as employee ID or letter of confirmation.
Who's eligible, where you can park and at what times differs per council – be sure to check full terms to avoid any fines. Below are several of the councils we checked and are offering free parking to some NHS or key workers whilst on duty:
- Bristol City Council - NHS and health workers until 30 Sep
- Colchester Council - NHS and key workers until 30 Sep
- Cotswold District Council - NHS and care workers until 30 Sep
- Ipswich Borough Council - Critical care workers
- London Borough of Barking & Dagenham - Key workers until 30 Sep
- London City of Westminster - Critical NHS staff, eg, hospital consultants, doctors, ambulance staff
- Nottinghamshire County Council - NHS and key workers until 1 Nov
- Swindon Borough Council - Critical care workers until 31 Dec