After a slow puncture discovery, the Swindon team inspected all my wheels for me and discovered a crack in an alloy. They showed me the damage, gave me some fantastic advice, and even recommended an... See more
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Switch locationElgin Drive, Swindon, SN2 8DP Wiltshire, GB
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Reply from Formula One Autocentres 5 days ago Dear Mr Walke, I’m truly sorry to hear about your experience at Swindon F1 Autocentre. We strive for customer-centric service and your feedback abo... See more
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After a difficult time with our local VW dealer, Formula one stepped up to the plate and scored top marks for service! Charlene was an absolute star in providing the information we needed regarding a... See more
Fitted me in with very short notice for air con re gas. Very friendly and professional service , also accept blue light card to keep us key workers comfortable on the job !
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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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- We promise to beat any competitor's substantiated quote for comparable products and services. Even if you buy from us and then find a lower price locally within 7 days, we guarantee we'll refund the difference, PLUS 10%.
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Elgin Drive, Swindon, SN2 8DP, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
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Very friendly staff and a very good…
Very friendly staff and a very good service will be returning in the future.
First class and professional service
First class and professional service. It was the first time I have had work carried out by the Swindon branch and it was much appreciate, a speedy response to my request. Thank you.
Our car failed its MOT
Our car failed its MOT, this was from a different garage, I went to formula one and they were exceptionally helpful.
From taking the car in to driving it away, and overseeing it all is Charlene (sorry if I spelt that wrong) incredibly helpful and considering how busy she is doesn’t miss an update.
I’ve never felt so informed by a garage in my life.
If you want an honest, fair and quick garage go here.
Thanks again for all your help I will definitely be back
Took my car in to have it repaired…
Took my car in to have it repaired could not fault the service I received from Charlene and her team they explain to me wot was needed to be done and the price it was they did the work which was an excellent job both myself and my husband will not take our cars anywhere else we always get 5 star treatment from Charlene and her team thank you again for all you do for us
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Swindon branch con artists
Booked car in for front pads only - quoted £91. Took car in for 8.30am as asked. Hadnt heard anything all day so went to see whats happening at 3pm to be charged £241 for new discs as well even though had no authority to change these!!!
AVOID !!!!

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Excellent service
Excellent service,
I went on Sunday at Formula 1 in Swindon for a tyre puncture repair, and I had an excellent service. People there were happy to help me immediately, they also were super friendly and repaired my tyre, then they checked if there needed any alignment as well and I had a very friendly and professional experience.
Thank you very much,
Kind Regards
Tyres were a very good price
Tyres were a very good price
Very clean and smart reception
There was an issue but the Lady Manager dealt with it very professionally
Fast and friendly service
Fast and friendly service. Had both cars MOT'ed and a service in the last few months, and each time, they did the job quickly and as quoted.
Would recommend to anybody, and will use them again.
Brake discs
I was told I needed some new brake discs by a different company booked in with f1 Autocentres and they had a look over the car Charlene was amazing really friendly and professional, told me they were not needed. Will definitely be going here for future servicing and MOT
Took my fiesta for an mot staff really…
Took my fiesta for an mot staff really helpful and chatty and really helpful on pricing, took my car back a couple of days later to book in for a retest and the put it in straight away no hassle
Very competitive and professional
2nd time using the Swindon Elgin site for replacement tyres. I was very impressed on both occasions with the cost of the tyres I chose in comparison with other garages in the Swindon area, and equally impressed with professionalism of the staff at the Elgin site and the waiting facilities...Great experience all round. Thanks!
Speedy service
I would like to sat thank you for the quick and easy service and good customer sevice in swindo popped in this mornin to query my exhaust blowi they got the car in straight away diagnose the problem and charlene told me the price it was very good she said they can supply and fit within the hour and it 45 minutes so a big shout out out to charlene for excelant service and thank you formula 1 for the quick and speedy service and for lookin after me
A++++ always the best place for your automobile needs
I have been using this service for my MOT needs for many years now, and I can confidently say it is the best place around for reliable and efficient service. Not once have I encountered any issues or disappointments during my visits, which speaks volumes about their professionalism and commitment to customer satisfaction. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone in need of MOT services; it has truly been a trustworthy choice for me!
On time and great service
Martin at Swindon store is great guy…
Martin at Swindon store is great guy and was really helpful during the whole MOT-process of my vehicle, He managed to book me in for my retest on the requested day even they were fully booked, Great service overall, definitely recommend and will go back again in future.
Got stitched up by a mobile tyre…
Got stitched up by a mobile tyre fitting company, who just delivered the tyre! Next day went into the Swindon branch, asked if they could fit the tyre, their only question was, 'is it a new tyre?' Within 30 mins or so, tyre fitted at a very reasonable price. So much so, I went back later that day and had the tyre on the other side of car replaced. Which still worked out cheaper than the mobile bods for delivering the tyre
Swindon branch - Elgin
I have to say, the Swindon branch is absolutely amazing. Everytime I have an issue or a concern they see me so quickly. The manager Charlene is so friendly and chatty. The team provide updates and also let you know what they have done all at a reasonable price.
A massive shout out to everyone at this branch. I would recommend to everyone! Cannot fault at all!!
Fantastic service
Great experience !! Booked us in super quick next day even ! Did above and beyond for making the experience best as possible would highly recommend this business
Really friendly and efficient service
Really friendly and efficient service. Got me sorted with four new tyres at very short notice. Will defs go back.
Excellent customer service
I've used this garage a number of times over the years and just wanted to say a huge thanks to Charlene and the team as i've never had a bad experience. I've had a number of problems with my car recently and Charlene has always been able to get it booked in quickly and looked at. The customer service is superior to the main dealer and I won't take my car elsewhere.
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