5 reasons to book with Formula One Autocentres for motoring needs

Thursday 14th July 2022

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Wondering where to choose for your motoring services? Whether you’re looking for your annual MOT test, car services or other services, such as exhaust checks and air conditioning recharge, Formula One Autocentre can help. Find out why you should choose us to help with all your motoring requirements.

Why choose us?

1. Over 130 branches nationally

Firstly, we’re everywhere. Spanning across 130+ branches across England, Formula One Autocentres are designed to provide fast-fit experience locally, covering the vast majority of locations in England. To find your nearest centre, simply search by the name of your town or postcode.

Our coverage across the country makes us easily accessible for many customers, retaining loyalty through convenience and providing a local feel. This also makes us one of the largest independent autocentre chains in the UK.

2. Established for 50 years

Beginning our journey in 1969, we set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to our customers. With over 50 years of expertise under our belts, our trained technicians deliver skilled services and support for our customers throughout every one of our branches.

Our business, to this day, continues to uphold its original commitment to delivering the highest quality service at the most competitive prices.

3. Wide range of services

At each of our centres, we provide a wide range of motoring services to ensure our customer’s motoring requirements are adhered to. This includes:

4. Family-feel, friendly centres

As we are a family-owned business, the service we provide to our customers reflects that – offering a friendly, approachable and warm service. When we first began our journey, we were family run, and that remains to this day.

As an independent autocentre chain, this also means we avoid being tied to a single manufacturer or supplier. This allows us to showcase a wealth of products and manufacturers to our customers, ensuring you get the best value for money.

5. We won’t be beaten on price

Our Price Promise means that we’re guaranteed to bring you the best value in town, as we simply will not be beaten on price or service. If you find any competitor’s substantiated, comparable quote* cheaper, then we’ll match the price PLUS giving you 10% of the difference. Simply complete our form and find your local centre to find out more.

Now you’ve learnt a handful of the top reasons why people choose us for their motoring needs, locate your nearest centre today to book in for your motoring maintenance.

Price Promise
We WON’T be beaten on price GUARANTEED! Check out our Price Promise
We WON’T be beaten on price GUARANTEED!
Check out our Price Promise

Family Owned

Formula One Autocentres are a family owned company providing value, care and service locally for over 50 years
PROVIDING VALUE,
CARE & SERVICE
LOCALLY
FOR OVER 50 YEARS

What people are saying about us...

  • I have been going to your Brentwood branch for years! Best staff and service thank you!!

    - Brentwood - Jan 4, 2026
  • The Tek gentlemen I spoke with to change my rear tyres were very polite and had my tyre change done in a professional manner. The waiting room was very clean and I will certainly order tyres from F1 auto centres again.

    - Greg, Swansea - Jan 5, 2026
  • I find the staff helpful , knowledgeable and honest . Good value and good service all round.

    - Stevenage (Boulton Road) - Jan 5, 2026
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