Trading Statement

Halfords Group PLC
06 April 2006


                                 6 April 2006

                               Halfords Group plc

                                Trading Update

Halfords, the UK's leading auto, leisure and cycling products retailer, today
releases a trading update for the 52 weeks to 31 March 2006.

Sales in the 52 weeks to 31 March 2006 have increased by 8.4% compared with the
equivalent period last year, with like-for-like sales growing by 6.1%.

Halfords' strong position in the fast growing in-car technology sector has
continued to drive sales in Car Enhancement. Car Maintenance remains resilient
and also continues to trade positively. In the Leisure category, customers have
reacted well to the launch of the new Apollo and Carrera cycle ranges, which has
resulted in further growth in market share for the Bikehut brand.

The growth of in-car technology in particular, means that the overall sales mix
of the business has significantly changed this year and, as anticipated,
dilution of gross margin percentage has occurred.

Halfords expects to report pre-tax profits for the year to 31 March 2006 at
around £77million.

Ian McLeod, Chief Executive, said:

'Halfords' focus on driving sales and cash margin has enabled us to continue to
trade well against the backdrop of a difficult retail environment. Our store
investment plans remain on track, while trading has benefited from a strong core
business supported by successful moves into new product areas.'

Preliminary Results

Halfords will announce its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 31 March
2006 on Thursday 8 June 2006, including a presentation for analysts and
investors at 9.30 a.m. at The City Presentation Centre, 4 Chiswell Street,
London, EC1Y 4UP.

Company Websites

www.halfords.com www.halfordscompany.com

For further information:

Media

Gainsborough Communications
Andy Cornelius                          020 7190 1703
Julian Walker                           020 7190 1705
                      
Analysts

Halfords Group plc
Ian McLeod, Chief Executive
Nick Carter, Finance Director
Tony Newbould, Investor Relations       020 7995 9611 (on the day until 10:00am)

Notes to Editors:

Halfords Group plc (www.halfordscompany.com)

Halfords is the UK's leading auto, leisure and cycling products retailer with
408 stores and nearly 10,000 employees.

The Group sells c.11,000 different product lines ranging from car parts and
cycles through to the latest in-car technology, alloy wheels, child seats, roof
boxes and the latest outdoor leisure and camping equipment. Halfords' own brands
include Ripspeed, for car enhancement, and Bikehut, for cycles and cycling
accessories, including the Apollo and Carerra brands. Stores offer a 'We'll Fit
It' service for car parts, child seats, satellite navigation and in-car
entertainment systems.

Halfords is a FTSE 250 company. It was established in 1892 and was successfully
floated on the London Stock Exchange in June 2004.


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