Our History

Our History

  • 1892

    Frederick W. Rushbrooke

    Founded in Leicester

  • 1965

    Burmah Group

    Acquires Halfords

  • 1984

    Ward Group

    Acquires Halfords

  • 1989

    Boots

    Acquires Halfords

  • 2002

    CVC

    Acquires Halfords

  • 2004

    LSE

    Floated on

  • 2010

    Autocentres

    Acquired

  • 2014

    Boardman

    Acquired

  • 2017

    Tyres on the Drive

    Investment

  • 2016

    Tredz & Wheelies

    Acquired

  • 2019

    Tyres on the Drive

    Acquired

  • 2019

    McConechy's Tyre Service

    Acquired

  • 2020

    Cycle Republic

    Closure

  • 2021

    Universal Tyres

    Acquired

  • 2021

    Avayler

    Established

  • 2021

    National Tyres

    Acquired