A TRUSTY car retailer has announced it’s shutting one branch in a Tyne and Wear town.
The Halfords branch in Washington, near Gateshead is set to close its doors for good in just a week – and its loyal customers are gutted.
One wrote on Facebook: “That’s a shame. Hope the staff are offered jobs at other branches”.
But another quipped: “Closing down sale I wonder?”
The chain is famous for flogging everything from cycling paraphernalia to car parts.
You can even get your yearly MOT done at Halfords Autocentres.
A Halfords representative said: “We can confirm our Halfords Washington store will be permanently closing on 9 August.
“The store has closed as a result of the lease coming to an end.
“We’d like to thank all our customers for their support of the Halfords Washington store which has been serving local customers for nearly 14 years.
“We look forward to welcoming them at our four nearby stores – Team Valley, Sunderland, Durham and South Shields – which are all located within a 20 minute drive.
“We are dedicated to supporting everyone affected and are providing our colleagues with opportunities at alternative locations where possible.
“Halfords has been supporting motorists and cyclists for over 130 years, and we’re continuing to invest in our locations across the country.
“We have been busy transforming our retail stores and autocentres to provide customers with a more connected, seamless, and interactive experience.
“By supporting local communities, we are making it simpler than ever to look after their motoring needs.”
Halfords was founded in 1892 and it’s listed on the London Stock Exchange.
The Birmingham-founded chain has more than 10,000 staff at over 750 locations across the UK.
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