Formula One Autocentres Reviews 

44,731
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Evaluating 5,527 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the online booking system is fast and simple, allowing them to secure desired time slots easily. Additionally, people find the prices very competitive compared to other local providers. Many individuals also appreciate the helpful team members who explain repairs thoroughly and provide efficient service. Some reviewers were not happy with unhelpful staff members and unexpected issues experienced during their appointments. A few consumers reported encountering poor customer service, extended waiting times at reception, or unresolved vehicle problems after paying. These individuals noted feeling ignored by employees or facing rude attitudes when asking questions about their cars.

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Service

Consumers find service to be ambiguous, with highly mixed experiences reported across different visits. While... See more

Booking process

Customers consistently note positive experiences with booking process, highlighting that it is very easy to... See more

User experience

Reviewers mention positive feedback about user experience, highlighting that the platform is very easy and... See more

Staff

Clients share ambiguous opinions on staff, with many praising the helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable team... See more

Price

Users describe positive interactions with price, highlighting competitive and fair rates for tyres, bookings,... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Always seem to come out well on price. Have used for a few years in different areas. Booked MOT not attended yet, first time at this centre

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good experience here. Booking online was very easy. I thought my back tyres needed changing. Turned out to be the front ones that needed changing. This was explained to me very clearly. Turned ou... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely helpful staff. My car unfortunately failed it's MOT, they did everything in their power to repair and get it through retest without uneccessary additional cost. I couldn't have asked for mor... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered tyres through Black circle tyres Sunday afternoon, booked into Formular 1 in Birkenhead, got there 30mins early but the manager put the car straight in, new tyres fitted excellent friendly s... See more


Company details

  1. #21 of 24 best companies in Tyre shop
  2. #14 of 20 best companies in MOT Centre
  3. #49 of 60 best companies in Vehicle Repair

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Formula One Autocentres currently boasts over 170 state-of-the-art autocentres located throughout the UK. With over 1000 highly trained staff working seven days a week to provide a full range of services including tyres, exhausts, batteries, brakes, clutches, MOT's and servicing. Formula One Autocentres has always been fiercely independent and, as a family-owned business, not been tied down to any single manufacturer or supplier which means that we are free to offer the biggest deals on the widest range of top branded products. By offering a real alternative to the big national chains, Formula One Autocentres provides cost-conscious motorists with a professional, reliable and affordable answer to maintaining their vehicles.

Formula One Autocentres

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Trust Formula One Autocentres to bring you the best value in your town
We promise to beat any competitor's substantiated quote for comparable products and services. Even if you buy from us and then find a lower price locally within 7 days, we guarantee we'll refund the difference, PLUS 10%.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Will never use them again

I decided to replace my Continental Run flats with new normal tyres ordered through BlackCircles and when arriving at Formula One I asked to keep the old ones as they were in very good condition (2 were 2 years old and the other 2 were less than a year old) and I was selling them. After 20 minutes they called and asked me if I still wanted to keep them, said I had already said this. When I collected my car I noticed damage to the outer rim of one of my alloys. They are sprayed gloss black. The paint came off with my finger and you could see it was new fresh damage and rough marks around the rim. He said that it was already there which was untrue and when getting home all 4 alloys were damaged and also one of the tyres they removed. It took 2/3 months to get Blackcircles to pay for their refurbishment. Will never use FormulaOne again

1 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Excellent, honest service from Formula 1 Auto Centre Doncaster

I recently had an issue with a tyre after getting a nail in it, and the RAC came out to me. I was charged £156 for the replacement tyre and call-out, and was also told that I needed another two tyres changing.

I subsequently took my car to Formula 1 Auto Centre in Doncaster to have the other two tyres replaced. However, after inspecting them, they told me that the tyres still had over three months' worth of wear left in them and, importantly, they refused to replace them simply because they didn't believe it was necessary.

I was really impressed by their honesty. They could easily have changed the tyres and taken my money, but instead they were completely upfront and told me I would effectively be wasting my money.

It's refreshing to find a garage that puts the customer before profit. The staff were honest, professional and gave me confidence that I was being given genuine advice rather than being sold work I didn't need.

I would definitely recommend Formula 1 Auto Centre Doncaster to anyone looking for a trustworthy garage. I'll certainly be using them again. I am a female driver and rely on the honesty and integrity of the garage i use. Excellent service and integrity — 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

6 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

Can’t thank the team here enough for coming to my rescue with a puncture Rang them in a panic on Saturday afternoon and was told to bring it straight in and they would sort it out. They were friendly and professional and couldn’t do enough to get me back on the road quickly. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone and will definitely be using them in the future. You really went above and beyond, thank you for quickly coming to my rescue.

5 September 2026
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