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Major DIY chain is giving out FREE car aircon checks across all stores ahead of 40C temps
A MAJOR DIY chain is offering free car air conditioning checks amid the scorching temperatures. With the Met Office issuing a red heat warning, all branches of the retailer are getting involved in the offer. Halfords is giving drivers the chance to have their vehicle's air con system tested, with t...
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What happenedMajor DIY chain is giving out FREE car aircon checks across all stores ahead of 40C temps.
The headline splitThe Sun UK frames it as "Major DIY chain is giving out FREE car aircon checks across all stores ahead of 40C temps". Daily Express frames it as "Major UK food chain suddenly closes stores across UK on Wednesday - full list".
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A MAJOR DIY chain is offering free car air conditioning checks amid the scorching temperatures. With the Met Office issuing a red heat warning, all branches of the retailer are getting invo...
