Formula One Autocentres - Coventry Reviews 38

TrustScore 3 out of 5

3.0

Unit 2, Vantage Park, CV6 5QE Coventry, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had 2 new tyres fitted at the Coventry branch and couldn’t fault them, competitive price and very professional staff.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service. Helped me decide which tyres were best to buy. Ordered them in for Saturday and arrived at my time specified. They fitted them quick and were very informative when it came to my whe... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute shambles. I lost 2 hours pay from work to ensure i was at Coventry Formula 1 tyres more than 15 minutes early for 2 tyres to be fitted after receiving email confirmation of booking which i ha... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My BMW 1 series had a puncture (Run Flats) on the way to work. I rang, spoke with Jason (polite, helpful, professional) gave me correct postcode (different from website which needs changing). A guy di... See more


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  1. #20 of 24 best companies in Tyre shop

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Formula One Autocentres currently boasts over 130 state-of-the-art autocentres located throughout the UK. With over 800 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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  • Unit 2, Vantage Park, CV6 5QE, Coventry, United Kingdom

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute shambles

Absolute shambles. I lost 2 hours pay from work to ensure i was at Coventry Formula 1 tyres more than 15 minutes early for 2 tyres to be fitted after receiving email confirmation of booking which i had paid in full. I sat in waiting room nearly an hour and then guy saying he was the manager didnt want to waste my time the tyres were in Tamworth and no point waiting so take car away and i will ring you. Ive arranged cover at work to be there !!. Don't suppose there will be any refund of my fuel or pay i've lost. Can they not check tyres are on site or call people b4 they turn up to say tyres not here and manager seemed a bit flippant about wasting my time like it was an everyday occurance.

24 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful experience

I had a very bad experience with formula one autocentres staff member in this morning . I booked an appointment through online for the tyre fitting and alignment service at 11.30 am today and they have confirmed my booking and received a confirmation email from them. I reached the site around 11.10 am. When I entered the reception area one of the staff member attended me and he introduced himself as a manager. I said to him that I have a booking for 11.30 am for tyre fitting and alignment service and shown him the booking reference number. At first he refused that they have not got any details of my booking and once I showed their email confirmation he agreed that they have got my booking details but it’s not diarised to do it today. Also he said that he has got only two staff today and they can’t get it done .This person was very rude to me and he just walk out from the reception without even listening my concerns and telling that I will not fix your car today. I already told this person that if you are busy , I am ready to wait. He denied everything and he dealt this matter very unprofessionally and arrogantly. My question is if they are unable to do a work today then why did they accept my booking and given me the slot at 11.30.

1 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Formula One Autocentres - Coventry

Dear Sojan Thomas, we are sorry that your experience hasn't met our usual high standard.
Please contact our Customer Care Team by using the following link:

https://www.f1autocentres.co.uk/contact/customer-services

We would like to take some further details from you and have the matter investigated.

Regards
Customer Care 01438 746633

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booked in an MOT

Booked in an MOT, PAID for the slot. Came 10 minutes before. Got told that they cant perform the test as a car had priority due to having a serious fault. Person at reception told me that they where about to call me...

I asked about a refund got told to call a number instead. Which was after hours.

9 December 2025
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Reply from Formula One Autocentres - Coventry

Dear Paulius Azlauskas,

Please contact our Customer Care Team by using the following link:

https://www.f1autocentres.co.uk/contact/customer-services

We would like to take some further details from you and have the matter investigated.

Regards
Customer Care 01438 746633

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Material cost too expensive

The work is good but the cost of material is double the price sold online (euro car parts).
I was sold 2 VW shocks of which a unit shock was £119.
Also £30 for a unit spark plug X 4
This is outrageous

8 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Damaged my TPMS sensor

I had a new tyre replacement at F1 antocenter

while replacing the tyres they broke the TPMS sensor and said it was already broken. If it was already broken i should have got a message on the dashboard. I only started getting the message after the y damaged the TPMS sensor when replacing. Absolutely awful experience

3 October 2025
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Reply from Formula One Autocentres - Coventry

Dear Xavier,

we are sorry that your experience hasn't met our usual high standard.

Please contact our Customer Care Team by using the following link:

https://www.f1autocentres.co.uk/contact/customer-services

We would like to take some further details from you and have the matter investigated.

Regards
Customer Care
01438 746633

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The tyre replacement appointment I had…

The tyre replacement appointment I had booked in for went exceptionally well, with very competitive pricing. The staff were very courteous. However, they also carried out further inspection on my vehicle and informed me that my rear brake discs were scored and needed immediate replacement !! Luckily,I am a retired automotive engineer of 50+ years and know my car inside out and I disputed this. I am worried that someone without my knowledge would fall for this scam and agree to accepting this diagnosis, costing them unnecessary expense.

10 September 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Formula One Autocentres - Coventry

Dear Tonks,

Please contact our Customer Care Team by using the following link:

https://www.f1autocentres.co.uk/contact/customer-services

We would like to take some further details from you and have the matter investigated.

Regards
Customer Care 01438 746633

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booked my car in for it's MOT

Booked my car in for it's MOT although I was a bit apprehensive as I'd never used them before. I need not have worried as the staff were very friendly and professional. The guy that did my MOT was really nice, as my car has a couple of advisories he said which one would be the best to get sorted first and so on. I even asked if he could check something for me, which he was happy to do. He also clipped my exhaust back on as he noticed a part was a bit loose. I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a honest reliable garage.

8 September 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t waste your time!

Don’t waste your time!
They don’t have ramps for all vehicles and they don’t bother to check until you actually get there whether they can do the job and then just laugh at how funny it is!

31 July 2025
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Reply from Formula One Autocentres - Coventry

Dear Layla Sagar,

we are sorry that your experience hasn't met our usual high standard.
Please contact our Customer Care Team by using the following link:

https://www.f1autocentres.co.uk/contact/customer-services

We would like to take some further details from you and have the matter investigated.

Regards
Customer Care 01438 746633

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I went this morning to have a new tyre…

I went this morning to have a new tyre fitted and they couldn't get my locking nut to go on and the said they put a nut on and when I got home there wasn't one on and let me drive home on 3 bolts which is not recommended last week I had 2 tyres changed and one of which was the same tyre as I had a slow puncher and never had a problem with the changed tyre.

10 July 2025
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Reply from Formula One Autocentres - Coventry

Dear Richard,

we are sorry that your experience hasn't met our usual high standard.

Please contact our Customer Care Team by using the following link: https://www.f1autocentres.co.uk/contact/customer-services

We would like to take some further details from you and have the matter investigated.

Regards
Customer Care
01438 746633

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Abysmal service

I’d give no stars if I could! Ordered 4 tyres for motorhome on 28/5 and paid up front with an appointment for fitting on 2/6 at 11:00.
Turned up at Coventry depot to be told ‘oh we can’t fit them the vehicle is too heavy for our equipment’.
They had my phone number and email address for nearly a week and have not bothered to contact me to say we can’t fit your tyres! So a wasted days holiday and wasted fuel and unsympathetic staff who didn’t give a damn have resulted in this review! I will NEVER give them a penny more and now I have to wait 5 to 7 days for a refund!
F1 tyre centres that is shameful customer service! If your aim is to please I suggest you close for a couple of weeks and do some target practice!!

2 June 2025
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Reply from Formula One Autocentres - Coventry

Dear Clive Durrant, we are sorry that your experience hasn't met our usual high standard.
Please contact our Customer Care Team by using the following link:

https://www.f1autocentres.co.uk/contact/customer-services

We would like to take some further details from you and have the matter investigated.

Regards
Customer Care 01438 746633

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SECOND REVIEW!

SECOND REVIEW!! Yet again. F1 Coventry demonstrate why I would never use another garage. I bought a car from car supermarket 6 weeks ago and already presenting issues. Abdul put my car on the ramp with an hours notice and diagnosed the issue which actually could have been very dangerous if i continued to drive. He gave me great advice and how to get it resolved - with no financial gain to F1 as he sent me back to where I bought it!

Again, complete trust and faith in these guys, who time and time again, show how things are done properly. Thank you Abdul!

15 May 2025
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Reply from Formula One Autocentres - Coventry

Dear Lex

Thank you so much for your kind words and positive review! We're always happy to help.

Kind Regards,
F1 Autocentres Central 01438 751100

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited the Coventry site for my MOT

Visited the Coventry site for my MOT, The staff were so professional, respectful and extremely helpful. Nothing was to much trouble for them. I will be using them go forward for all service and Mot needs

12 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE - ABDUL

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE CONSTANTLY DELIVERED BY ABDUL AGAIN AND WE HAVE VISITED THIS GARAGE MANY TIMES IN WARWICKSHIRE, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! HE GOES OVER AND ABOVE EVERY TIME AND PROVIDES SOUND ADVICE!

18 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Booked a service …

Booked a service which was easily done online. Very good value especially with a black Friday discount. Communication was spot on. Would have been 5 starts but when I picked up the car the EML was on which turned out a sensor had not been plugged back in during the service.

14 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Helped me decide which tyres were best to buy. Ordered them in for Saturday and arrived at my time specified. They fitted them quick and were very informative when it came to my wheel alignment needing to be done. Fair price and lovely staff which were very welcoming. Definitely recommended!

2 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service from booking on line right through to driving away with new tyres. The price was the lowest around staff were really friendly. The waiting area was comfy I will be using formula one for my servicing and MOT going forward I will recomend to anyone

25 October 2024
Unprompted review

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