Fantastic service the technician really cared about getting my car sorted despite being very busy and not having the part organised getting it there and then. I highly recommend Formula 1 and will de... See more
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Switch locationBelgrave Retail Park, Northfield Avenue, NN16 9TS Kettering, GB
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Excellent Team including Josh (Branch Manager), Josh (Mechanic) & Jay....Now in its 23rd Year our MINI Cooper was treated with Care Expertise & Attention to detail such that it drives and performs as... See more
Wouldn't take my car anywhere else. Always manage to get a convenient appointment and all work carried out has always been at a fair price. The team went over and beyond to ensure my boot wire looming... See more
I’ve visited the Kettering branch a few times now, the service has always been amazing, stress-free and any work done has always been a good standard. All of my concerns were taken care of by Jay, who... See more
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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.
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Belgrave Retail Park, Northfield Avenue, NN16 9TS, Kettering, United Kingdom
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Worst customer service ever had
Worst customer service ever had, went to enquire payment options and discounts online .
Very rude , blunt , no customer service skills , unhappy not helpful felt embarrassed asking questions .
Poor service ! Never go here again .
Need re training how to talk to customers.

Reply from Formula One Autocentres - Kettering
Excellent customer service
Excellent customer service
Everyone who works there are. Brilliant and no job is too small keep up the good work guys
Took my car there for a free brake's…
Took my car there for a free brake's examination as i knew that my rear pad were running low. I did expect that they would need replacing which they did.
Nick who replaced my pad's and did my brake examination was A1 (5*s). Didn't fob me off or try to sell me something i didn't nned.
OMG not only a great service i received but at a great price to. £60 cheaper than what Halfords quoted me.
Thanks guy's
Would highly recommend and definitely use again
Always go to these guys
Always go to these guys! Took my tyre up on Saturday afternoon with a nail hanging out, hoping to sell my car by Sunday. Asked the guys if they’d have time to fix it as I could see they was pretty stacked…they managed to get it repaired and checked and ready for collection within a few hours! Absolutely amazing service! See you guys again soon!
Amazing service
Amazing service.
Price, Coffee, Communication and efficiency
Highly recommend
Always brilliant service from Josh
Always brilliant service from Josh, the manager at Kettering branch; a very honest and trusted guy with my car; always honest prices; and the ability to book me in quickly. I appreciate all the help and advice that he gives to all the customers, clean and warm waiting room with the ability to see what is going on. Well done, Josh keep up the great work.
What a great bunch of guys
What a great bunch of guys. They really went above and beyond for me to get my car past its MOT in time. Knowledgable, honest and do not take advantage. Would recommend every day of the week!
Great service
Great service. Very friendly and helpful. Car failed MOT but they booked my car in for the afternoon to sort the problem and get my car passed. I always use this garage.
Had a flat tyre on trailer tent dropped…
Had a flat tyre on trailer tent dropped into the Kettering branch they were busy but left it with them,diagnosed as faulty valve replaced and returned without drama nice and friendly dly service
Really disappointing service again
Dropped my car off for a service at 10am Sunday. Was told it was going to be the first vehicle to be seen. Fast forward to 3:30pm and no contact from them, tried to call multiple times and nobody answered, so arranged to be dropped off at the centre and my vehicle was still on the ramp at 3:45... to top it off, the manager of the centre was talking to his mate over the phone about how much a MOT technician makes. I think I've over paid...

Reply from Formula One Autocentres - Kettering
Extremely positive experience
Super helpful guys! Helped me get my car sorted after failing an MOT (not completed by them) and really went out of there way to provide great service and advice, even on a busy day which they didn’t need to do. Will 100 be returning and recommend to anyone.
The Kettering branch helped me out over…
The Kettering branch helped me out over Xmas with a flat trye. Although busy, they squeezed me in. I promised to use them again as was impressed by the service. Sure enough, needed another tyre and went back 24/1/24. Service was excellent, they come highly recommended and it is the go to place for me now.
Joe De Santis Corsa van owner 👍
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an exceptional experience…
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an exceptional experience at F1 Autocentre in Kettering! A special thanks to Josh Briggs and Luke for their outstanding MOT service and honest advice. They went above and beyond to help me with my car issue. I highly recommend their services and expertise to anyone in need. Thank you, Josh and Luke, for your exceptional customer service and automotive knowledge!
Fantastic customer service
Fantastic customer service. My car went in for an MOT and needed a quick repair to pass. They took the car back two days later and completed the repair and service quickly and efficiently. Really pleased with the whole experience. Thankyou.
Quick fix
Had a flat tyre and was managed on the following day, less the 20 min was completed.
Excelent
Overall the service was greatAd blue top up
Overall the service was great , just when the topped up the ad blue for my car they left drops pf it on the car body work. Otherwise great.
Convenient and efficient
Booked online, easy process.
Arrived at garage, met by friendly reception staff. Car in for Mot, all completed on time. Will definitely use again.
5 star service from Josh and team
Just want to say a big thank you to Josh and his team for fixing my car. They’ve gone out of their way to sort out what I thought would be an easy tyre change but proved to be a lot more challenging.
Totally recommend them to anyone and would happily go back to them again.
The technicians at the Kettering branch
Had my transporter booked in for today the lads were under a lot of pressure but it didn’t seem to matter to these, very professional and best thing is that they managed to get the lot sorted even tho it was very busy cheers.👍
Can't thank Josh and his team enough…
Can't thank Josh and his team enough for the great service and polite attitude they showed toward me today.
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