What people are saying about F1...

Apr 20, 2012

Tyres ordered earlier over the internet were fitted immediately on arrival with no delay. Staff were approachable straightforward & friendly. Prices were very competitive & the price quotation kept to without attempts to persuade me to additional expenditure. Would recommend & use again Ian , Cheltenham

May 7, 2012

I had a good chat with the staff and all very friendly. Work was done in the time given and the products fitted exactly to spec. Thanks. Eugene , Bedford

May 1, 2012

I find the staff really friendly and helpful, whilst offering a good qualitity of service, would defaintly recommend to friends and family. Mark , Ipswich

May 3, 2012

Staff are exceptionally polite and friendly. The works completed were very reasonably priced and I have recommended the Crawley branch to my friends and family. David , Crawley

Apr 29, 2012

Very helpful this is the third time I have use your services and I shall be returning for in September. Thank you for a good service. ann , Southampton

Apr 25, 2012

The staff were amazingly helpful and explained things clearly. My car was only not ready due to failing it's MOT, and they fixed it up very quickly for me. I've recommended F1 to everyone I know Hannah , Lincoln

Apr 19, 2012

F1 provide an excellent service, with good staff who promote a feeling of professionalism. James , Chatham

May 4, 2012

Quick and professional service, would recommend F1 as a company to use. Thanks Damon , Luton

Apr 19, 2012

A small criticism is that tyres are left with a white residue on the tyre wall after fitting. Could this be cleaned off just to finish the job neatly? Otherwise I can't fault the service and response when tyres weren't available. I was emailed promptly and ordered an alternative. There was no delay and a refund of the difference was made next day. Excellent service thank you. Stephen , Crewe

May 9, 2012

Very helpful staff and took the time to explain what needed to be done in order for it to pass the MOT. They gave me a quote and the car is booked in for the work. Many thanks. jill , Poole

May 13, 2012

Very helpful staff that explained the all the advisory points from the MOT with good recommendations. Kirsten , Northampton 2(Gambrel)

Apr 26, 2012

I booked and paid for an MOT online at the special price. The whole process was very simple, the depot was expecting me and everything was done on time. I waited whilst the MOT was completed and was able to catch up on the snooker in the waiting room. I will need two tyres in about 3,000 miles and will definitely visit my local Formula 1 to have them fitted. Staff are friendly and efficient. Ian , Harlow

Apr 28, 2012

Previously used your rayleigh road, eastwood outlet. Basildon is as good as they are, thanks Daniel , Basildon

Apr 30, 2012

This is my second visit, I recommended them to my husband after my first (new battery) and he had great MOT service. I took my car for it's service this time and the staff were really lovely. Great - will definitely be back when my MOT is due. Mikala , Doncaster

May 11, 2012

Staff were very friendly from start to finish. Will be the first place I check when shopping around for tyres in the future. David , Canterbury

Apr 30, 2012

I would just like to thank your company for the excellent service you provide. I live just down the road from your Cambridge branch and have been going past it since it opened a few months back. It really does stand out. Last week I decided to start looking around for new tyres for a caravan I own, I located the cheapest tyre online and that was with your company. I went into the Cambridge branch late yesterday to check and to order the tyre I required. The gentlemen behind the counter ensured me that it would be in the following day. I received a call early today saying that the tyre was in; I finished work and headed to the branch. Straight away I was served and believe it or not, but when I said I?ll get the wheel out of my car, the gentlemen replied "Don't do that sir; you will get your hands dirty. We will get that out of your car for you". Excellent, Thank You Mark, Cambridge

May 4, 2012

Friendly, knowledgeable staff who give an honest opinion, provide good value, quality products and service which has had me back for more. On-line booking a bonus too. Rik , Gloucester

May 13, 2012

I have always found the staff friendly, knowledgable and helpful on every visit. martyn , Canterbury

May 10, 2012

I visited your site in Southampton on 06 may 2012 and I would like to say that I found the staff to be very friendly and and the manager I think it was Dustin Goodridge to be very helpful. The place was tidy and welcoming and I will be returning time and time again because of this. Thank you for the service and keep up the good work. Jason, Southampton

May 3, 2012

the staff where very friendly and could.nt do enough for you, mentioned a couple of thing about car and they had a look for me, the service was brill Helen , Harlow

May 11, 2012

I would like to make you aware of the excellent customer service provided by Barry (don't know his surname), the manager of the Mitcham branch of F1 Autocentres. After suffering a puncture, and going into the Mitcham branch for a tyre quote, Barry rang around and got me a replacement tyre at a very cost-effective price. He then showed excellent knowledge about my particular car, explaining the technicalities of the adjustments he was making to the set-up of the tyres, which will improve tyre wear and the life of my tyres going forward. Barry was extremely helpful, informative and friendly, all the way through the process, and as a result of the way he runs the Mitcham branch, I would have no hesitation in recommending my friends/family to F1 Mitcham. Its very rare to get this level of customer service these days, and I think F1 Autocentres are fortunate to have such a knowledgeable, and committed employee. Will, Mitcham

May 13, 2012

Good price, helpful and friendly staff and an easy to use website. A good experience from start to finish. Thank you! Benjamin , Basingstoke

May 10, 2012

Excellent service. Advice given without any pressure to have the additional work done by F1. Denise , Hemel Hempstead

May 4, 2012

Very helpful guys, no messing about, straight forward and convenient, not exactly the cheapest but for us it's worth the little extra to get good service. Sunny , Crawley

Apr 22, 2012

The staff that I have dealt with at this Branch have always been very helpful and polite. Which is why we always return. Sarah , Harlow

Apr 24, 2012

We Always use FI @ Lye for Mot's & Tyre's. Manager ( Colin ) at Lye is very friendly and helpful .Well done F1 Victoria , Lye

Apr 20, 2012

My daughter recommended F1 to me when I moved to Chelmsford and I have never regretted my decision touse them the staff are knowledgeable and friendly and dont talk down to you because you are a woman but also understand there are things you may not quite understand. Great job. Anne , Chelmsford

Apr 20, 2012

Always good service no matter what the issue. I have all my tyres done at this branch and have done now for a few years. They will not be beaten on price and are always very courteous and helpful. Thanks! Howard , Milton Keynes

Apr 26, 2012

used regularly for major work, seemed genuinely trustful, helpful and knowledgeable. so booked MOT through website. would definitely use again. scott , Redditch

May 5, 2012

everything was explained in plain english, phoned at work to say what problems there were and solutions given, excellent service Heather , Newcastle

Apr 26, 2012

I just wanted to commend the crew at the Lincoln centre for their fantastic and fast service. It's the first time I have been into a garage and not felt like I had been ripped off. In fact, I felt respected, which is unusual, being a woman driver in these times. Normally I feel overloaded with things I don't understand, but Adam explained everything clearly and went through everything in terms I could understand. I will definitely be going back to Formula One for the rest of the work, because they put their customers above the money and give you the very best deal they can. They've definitely got this motorist as a loyal customer, and I would recommend them to anyone! Thanks again, to the fabulous crew in Lincoln Hannah, Lincoln

May 1, 2012

The gentleman on the front desk (Vic) was very helpful and friendly... excellent customer service Martine , Harlow

Apr 22, 2012

I have repeatedly used Formula 1 in Chelmsford as I find the staff extremely helpful and honest and I do not feel like I am being ripped off donna , Chelmsford

Apr 25, 2012

Free spring 10 point check revealed a few upcoming issues (brakes & pads). Without this my next service would have a few surprises! Helpful staff and thorough work ethic. Many thanks. Matthew , Swindon

Apr 25, 2012

I Formula one in Ipswich. I will continue to use them as I find the staff friendly and helpful, whilst offering a good qualitity of service Graham , Aylesbury

May 4, 2012

Impressed with the friendly, helpful and flexible staff working in clean and attractive premises. Neville , Cheltenham

May 9, 2012

Really pleased with Formula one, have now been using this garage for three years. The men who work here are very helpful, polite and I will not be looking for anywhere else to take my car. The best! Thanks Kim , Maidstone

May 3, 2012

Used the online tyre booking and pleased with service, and the price promise which matched and beat a competitor. Glenn , Chelmsford

May 4, 2012

Booking via the internet was esay to do. The site manager at Harlow was particularly helpful as was the fitter who actually did the work. Andrew , Harlow

Apr 25, 2012

The Guys were extremely helpfull and assisted with a leak - advised me on next actions - how to order tyres etc - Very good and would definately recommend you to others Terry , Canterbury

Apr 19, 2012

Good prices, very good friendly service and the guys were helpful but not pushy Charles , Southend

Apr 19, 2012

Have used Formula One for both my cars servicing & maintenance for a few years now, always brilliant service & everything explained properly Chris , Southampton

Apr 30, 2012

I am quick to complain if I get poor service or goods, so I must be as quick to reward good service, the young man that worked on my car at your Maidstone branch was a credit to your company as was the rest of the staff. Keep up the good work, Many thanks Peter, Maidstone

Apr 27, 2012

will be using again for future services for my husbands and my car and aircon etc. very pleased with service and price. helen , Lye

May 6, 2012

Very Pleased with the overall service, would definitely visit again and again loumeshrao , Ipswich

Apr 20, 2012

I found the staff very helpful and so friendly it was a pleasure waiting while my car was fixed GRAHAM , Lincoln

May 3, 2012

Excellent Service, staff helpfull and effiecient I will be using the Derby branch again Jerry , Derby

Apr 29, 2012

i always go to Formula One for MOTs, and if i have any concerns about my car. i had my MOT done a few weeks ago and was advised my 2 front tyres needed replacing, i booked online and got a very good price. While i was there i was offered a tracking check and it showed my allignment was out, not knowing a great deal about cars it was nice that the mechanic showed me in detail what the problem was before i decided to go ahead and get it done, showing me an illustration from the computer. very happy with F1 and will continue to go to them first. very friendly staff, dont blind you with jargon (not knowing alot about cars myself!) have recommended to my friends & workmates :) Kelly , Stevenage 1

May 8, 2012

It's a refreshing change to visit a garage that is always helpful and friendly and you always get a great value, honest, well done job. julie , Erdington

Apr 26, 2012

EXCELLENT SERVICE AND ADVICE GIVEN. WILL MOST CERTAINLY BE USING FORMULA ONE AGAIN ! CARL , Rayleigh

May 6, 2012

Excellent booking process. Very understanding staff. Cheapest tyres and fitting on the web. Sarah , Portsmouth
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