Halfords Group PLC

19 May 2009.

Appointment of Joint Corporate Broker

Halfords, the UK's leading automotive and leisure products retailer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Investec Bank plc as joint corporate broker with immediate effect, working along-side Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Enquiries:

Halfords Group plc (www.halfordscompany.co.uk)

Nick Wharton, Finance Director                                     44 (0)1527 513047

Tony Newbould, Investor Relations                                 44 (0)1527 513113

Investec Bank plc

Tim Pratelli                                                                      44 (0)20 7597 4000

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Alex Tusa                                                                        44 (0)20 7 995 1415