Visited the Strood branch to have my air con cleaned and regassed. Booking over the phone was easy and the work was carried out quickly and efficiently by friendly staff. Happy customer who would re... See more
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Switch locationKnight Road, Strood, ME2 2AQ Kent, GB
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Awful company. Said the main hard brake line had “exploded above the fuel tank and “it would cost a fortune”. When researching and looking into the year of the car, the cables don’t even run above the... See more
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Prompt attention by the manager Dave on arrival and kept well informed dispute turning up without appointment. They were able to check my brakes immediately and also able to replace the front brakes... See more
Honestly couldn’t recommend formula 1 strood enough. They went above and beyond to fix my car, completed all brakes MOT and Service and when they found a fault they stayed late and got my car complete... 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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Knight Road, Strood, ME2 2AQ, Kent, United Kingdom
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Dave & Team at F1 Strood have worked on…
Dave & Team at F1 Strood have worked on my car a couple of times. Always received excellent customer service. All staff are helpful, knowledgeable & friendly. Highly recommend.
Superb service and communication
Superb service and communication
Dave the manager was very helpful
I ordered 2 new tyres for my van and…
I ordered 2 new tyres for my van and were a good price and the manager dave was very helpful
They came in 2 days fully fitted and balance them
Will use them again
1st time I came to formula one to the…
1st time I came to formula one to the striod branch, excellent customer service. David the center manager was very helpful, and sorted all vw transporter issues. Highly recommended 100%
An amazing bunch of guys
An amazing bunch of guys. Really helpful. They are always willing to help with whatever problems you may have. Definitely recommend them 100%.
Quick service, friendly staff
Strood centre- Called on Monday as my break pad light came up on my car. I was told to bring my car down first thing on Wednesday and they are all sorted. Quick and reliable service once again. Always get my MOTs done here. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Also dropped my debit card in the card park, the guys called me and kept it safe until I came and collected. Highly recommend, thanks for a great service.
Strood F1
Strood F1. What great service. I was convinced I had a suspension issue due to a rattling sound. Both James (mgr) and Dave (dep) went out of their way to thoroughly check the car. My wife and children are due to go on a long trip and I was very concerned they would be safe. After 4 hours and a long test drive nothing was found but the noise I was convinced was coming from the suspension was in fact part of the (window) electric motor in side the rear offside door.
I felt such an idiot but the guys were really cool about it and despite the long diagnosis time they refused to charge me. Suffice to say, I’ll be back. Integrity like that is hard to find these days. Thankyou.
MOT Ford Ka
Had an MOT at F1 Autocentre’s back in April and Daljit and the guys were amazing and so helpful with their constant communication and answering all of my questions - one of the best garages I’ve been to in my time driving.
Excellent service
I am so so grateful to Dave from Formula One Autocentres - Strood. He saved the day when my car lost all its water … he was extremely helpful, professional, genuine and understanding. I would highly recommend this garage - especially with Dave at the helm. Thank you so much 🙏
Special thanks to Dave and Cass
Have been taking our car here for a few years now . Service has always been excellent Special mentions to Dave and Cass who are always polite , professional and give a great service each time . Highly recommend
Great service from front desk to mechanic
First class service and attention to detail. Went in for new tyres and diagnostic check. Everything well explained. Great customer service. Worth a visit as is under new management.
Good service
Good service, Dave on reception was very helpful. Parts required, delivered within the hour
Dave was a great help
Dave was a great help, I put my car in for an MOT and he noticed other faults that needed urgent attention and was fixed instantly. Excellent communications with me as well, I understood exactly what was wrong, will definitely be returning. Thank you Dave
Dave and Charlie went over and above to…
Dave and Charlie went over and above to get my car back on the road, as an essential car user. Their manner was extremely polite and their knowledge outstanding
Always helpful.
Always helpful.
Keeps me well informed.
Especially Cass and Dave!
Thank you as always!
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Not satisfied
Been taking my cars here for 8-10 years, always been spot on with their service. Last couple of times I've taken my car here with faults they haven't been able to clearly diagnose the fault but instead given my a list of things it could be. Understandably not all garages deal with all faults. I still took my car here for it's mot and service as I've done for the past 8 or 10 years. They found a number of faults on my car at the service but no mention of an oil leak. Taken to another garage and they claimed that it had been leaking a while and should've been picked up on the mot and master service especially as I had paid extra for oil. As I've said I've always had a great service here but my last experience I found a bit worrying going on the other garages verdict.

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Excellent job Brilliant service and so pleased with…
Brilliant service and so pleased with the job you did. Always friendly greeting and give helpful advice. We will always come here. Thank you
Helpful over and above what is expected.
I was towed to the workshop with a split tyre. The manager checked they had the correct tyre before I was left there. The tyre was fitted almost immediately. However, there was a problem with the car computer as by being towed it thought the car had been in a crash so needed a computer reset. Josh, another member of staff heard the problem and after talking through a computer to my car's computer and driving the car twice to sort out the problem reset the computer. I was so grateful as I had driven from west Sussex with my 89 year old mother and was returning home the next day. What an amazing friendly and helpful staff.
Brilliant
Brilliant. My exhaust fell off travelling down from Norfolk to see family. I was stuck with out anyway of a repair. I popped in and 3 hours later the car was done. Manager was a really nice bloke. Thank you.
Formula One Strood - Fantastic experience
Had my car serviced at Strood F1 AutoCenter 0n 10/05/23 and very happy, liked the fact I was shown the ex parts, that being my brake discs and pads and knew to be true because they were rusted, car runs smooth - service time was excellent, and car returned in a better state ! The team that day was very professional and will definitely use them again.
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