I went to Halfords yesterday to get a can to retouch one of my boats. I luckily keep a record of which colour I use for each boat, so it's easy to get the right colour when a touch-up is needed. Or rather it used to be. I was taken aback to see that Halfords no longer do manufacturer's colours. They have replaced them with a range of own brand spray cans, but it means if you have used , for example, Ford Olympic Blue on your pride and joy, you will now need to shop elsewhere or try and find the closest match. Fortunately, I found a shade that was a pretty good match (and I am doing the whole lot, not just a small area on a larger field) so I am OK, but some of the more exotic colours might be harder to match.
The lass at the checkout said that their customers didn't like it much, and I can understand that - if you are looking for a paint to actually do your car, you want the exact one, not a Halfords approximation.
Not a problem for new builds, although the range of colours is smaller than it was. And the quality is fine, I'm very happy with my Halfords finish. But if you have a little left in a can of your favourite Ford or VW colour, guard it carefully!
Greg