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Vehicle recalls

Wednesday 25th March 2020

What happens if my car is recalled? Car recalls are more common than you may realise – around a million vehicles each year are recalled in the UK. Often, when we hear that a vehicle is being recalled because of a safety concern, it can cause alarm. However, this is not always necessarily something... Read More

Ashford Welcome Their Brand New Formula One Autocentre

Thursday 12th March 2020

A brand new Formula One Autocentre has just opened in Ashford. To celebrate the opening of our brand new centre, Formula One Autocentres is offering a range of special offers for a limited time only, ending 31st December 2020. These offers include: 25% off any Full or Interim Service (Redeemable... Read More

How much is a car service?

Thursday 12th March 2020

How much does a car service cost? Depending on whether you have a Short or Master Service, a car service at Formula One Autocentres can start from £80 for a short service or £155 for a master service. A Short (or interim) service is typically the type of service you would have performed every six... Read More

MOT tyre failure reasons

Wednesday 19th February 2020

Tyres are a common reason why your vehicle can fail its annual MOT test. Whether it’s having a faulty tyre pressure monitoring system (TMPS), not having the correct tyres for your vehicle or your tyres not meeting the legal tyre tread depth, knowing tyre-related MOT test failure points to look out f... Read More

8 tips for nervous drivers

Monday 17th February 2020

With driving comes a lot of responsibility. And naturally, this can evoke some stress or nervous feelings among drivers – especially if they have recently passed their test. So how do you deal with anxiety while driving? Read on to learn our 8 tips for nervous drivers, from making sure your vehicle... Read More

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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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