JF Automotive Kent Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 176 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the friendly and incredibly knowledgeable staff who make the booking process completely seamless and provide truly exceptional service from start to finish. Many people highlight the high quality of the automotive work, noting significant improvements in vehicle performance, smoother gear changes, and overall much better driving experiences. However, some reviewers were not happy with unexpected scheduling delays, extended waiting times at the busy workshop, and communication issues regarding appointments. A few other people also felt that certain specialized tuning results were somewhat disappointing, sluggish, or required unexpected return visits for adjustments.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Heard good things about JF especially their mapping side so decided to get my 3 series diesel down to them for an EGR delete and coding out.. They supplied and fitted a Darkside Developments EGR delet... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently had my Audi B8.5 - 1.8TFSI Avant stage 1 tuned by JF Automotive , the process of booking was very easy and the staff were extremely helpful with recommending the correct tune Tuning took... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have a Shogun that has an air conditioner problem. Several garages nearer me have been unhelpful and dismissive, telling me what they think the problem is and how to solve it but unable or unwilling... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service, recently brought my Skoda fabia here and when faced with an issue they didn’t hesitate to call me and let me know my options with going ahead with the ecu remap. Technician a... See more


Company details

  1. #1 of 2 best companies in Vehicle Tuning Service
  2. #16 of 60 best companies in Vehicle Parts Shop
  3. #18 of 35 best companies in Vehicle repair shop
  4. #41 of 130 best companies in Car accessories shop
  5. #27 of 59 best companies in Vehicle Repair
  6. #5 of 8 best companies in Tuning Automobile

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JF Automotive has become one of Europe's leading engine & gearbox software development companies. Delivering software to its own internal dealer network and to the public. Purpose built research and development centre including dyno facilities backed by the great JFA Team.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booked my car in for a DSG remap + engine remap

Booked my car in for a DSG remap, engine remap, and an air intake installation. I dropped the car off at 8:15am and didn’t get it back until 1:10pm.

After waiting nearly 5 hours, the only work completed was fitting the air intake. No DSG remap was done and no engine remap was done, despite this being the reason the car was booked in.

To make matters worse, I paid a £50 deposit specifically for the remap, which the company later claimed they never received, even though it was paid.

Very poor communication throughout the day, no updates unless I chased, and a huge waste of time. I booked in expecting all agreed work to be completed, not to lose half a day and leave without the main services planned for and payed a deposit for.

Would not recommend based on this experience.

10 January 2026
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Reply from JF Automotive Kent

I’m sorry you waited hours and left with only the air intake fitted, not the DSG or engine remap you’d booked and paid a deposit for, and that we then disputed the £50. That’s not how we should treat a booking.

We’re a small family-run business and customer service is at the heart of everything I and the team do. Please call 01622 321500 or email sales@jfautomotive.co.uk so we can sort the work and the deposit. I will also follow up by email.

Best Regards, John Ford - Director

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ghost Pro Installed

Fantastic service. Customer service was bang on and so was the workmanship. Had someone come out and fit a ghost pro immobilizer on my SVR. I was showed how to use everything afterwards and you couldn’t even tell any works had been done as the car was left spotless on completion. Fully recommend without hesitation and will be going back for further works soon.

22 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to book

Easy to book, very prompt response and the vehicle remap does exactly as described, so very pleased customer.

12 December 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very nice and courteous staff who…

Very nice and courteous staff who carried out the service promptly and within the time frame.
I was informed about the inspection and was told that an estimate of the under engine protection plates would be forwarded to me and I understood that there were photographs would be sent including the damage to the radiator box. I’m still waiting.

10 December 2025
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Reply from JF Automotive Kent

Hi Graham,
Thank you for the kind words on the staff and the service. I’m sorry the photos and the estimate for the under-engine protection and radiator box never reached you. That’s on us.

Please call 01622 321500 or email sales@jfautomotive.co.uk and we’ll get them across. I’ll also follow up by email.

Best Regards, John Ford - Director

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb service!

Superb service!! I highly recommend JF automotive, they are a friendly and professional team.
Car went in for timing belt change, was done the same day. Car is running perfectly and so glad such an important job has been done by these guys. Very knowledgeable team, excellent service all round, would definitely be back to them in the future for any other works needed on the car, (I’m very fussy with who I trust with my car but I trust these guys 100% with it)

Thank you so much JF Automotive team.

9 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely professional

Extremely professional, responsive, and genuinely nice team. I had my car remapped but didn’t love the result (I’m quite picky!), and they immediately returned it to the original map and refunded me with zero hassle. Everything was done quickly and smoothly. Highly recommended!

9 December 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Didn’t find the problem why it was…

Didn’t find the problem why it was going into limp mode and said it could take 3-4 hours to find the problem. Told me the car would be it would be ready to collect at 2pm so got dropped off and wasn’t ready until 3.30pm . Why I was in the waiting room one of the staff went to the toilet that is situated in the waiting room and could here him having a pxx 🤮got to the bottom of the problem by another mechanic and it was the diesel filter 🙈

4 December 2025
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Reply from JF Automotive Kent

Hi Chelsey,
I’m sorry we didn’t find the limp mode cause, that collection ran late, and that your time in the waiting room was unpleasant. A diesel filter should have been picked up, and you should have been able to collect when we said.

We’re a small family-run business and customer service is at the heart of everything I and the team do. We got this wrong.

Please contact us on 01622 321500 or sales@jfautomotive.co.uk. I will also follow up by email.

Best Regards, John Ford - Director

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Full diagnostics from JFA

Prior to full diagnostics being carried out by JFA; I gave the error fault codes and possible issues.
Diagnostics report: 'No Faults' cost £180.
Driving back home, fault re-occured, car lost power. Had to drive car back to JFA 3 days later for car to be rechecked.
Faults confirmed. JFA wanted £600 to check turbo!
Took car to a turbo-diesel specialist, within an hour they had completed a full diagnostics, health check and examined the turbo, (recorded a video) broken turbo bearing.
Cost of diagnostics, health check and turbo examination £130.

5 December 2025
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Reply from JF Automotive Kent

Thank you for your review. I am John Ford, owner of JF Automotive.

Our records show we charged £135 inc VAT for diagnostics not £180.00, which found no faults on scan or road test.

When you called to report the engine light returning, we offered a free re-check.

We're sorry the issue persisted and you sought a second opinion. If you'd like to discuss further or provide more details, please contact us directly on 01622 321500.

Best regards,
John Ford
Owner, JF Automotive

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Great customer service, recently brought my Skoda fabia here and when faced with an issue they didn’t hesitate to call me and let me know my options with going ahead with the ecu remap. Technician and staff were very friendly and helpful with advice about my car and future plans.

Fairly priced, efficient, great customer service, highly recommend.

1 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic work

Had my Seat remapped and very pleased with the work done. Staff were very friendly and informative of the process. Would return and recommend to anyone wanting a bit extra out of their car

2 December 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service!

Fantastic service!! JF Automotive got me in for diagnostics really quickly and gave extremely helpful advice! I would highly recommend using them and would always use them again! Thank you!!

24 November 2025
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