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Why does my car battery keep dying when it’s cold?

Wednesday 25th March 2020

We’ve all been there – turning the key in the ignition on a cold morning only to find the car refuses to start and we soon learn the battery is flat. But why do batteries seem to lose charge more in the cold weather? Why is my car battery dying? There can be numerous reasons why your car battery i... Read More

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

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What people are saying about us...

  • This was my first visit for a few years. Just an mot this time but will be returning in May for a service

    - margaret, Poole - Apr 11, 2024
  • The tyres I had fitted were a budget tyre. The tyres were available cheaper elsewhere but I have found the level of service and customer service exceptional and want go anywhere else for mothering needs.

    - Ron, Castleford - Apr 21, 2024
  • Not sure about the last question but when I shopped around. F1 did cheaper tyres then other garages in my area and I'm very pleased with them.

    - Rachael, Andover - Apr 21, 2024
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