Formula One Autocentres - Hastings Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

8 The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AA East Sussex, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had two tyres fitted for my mini at the Hastings branch, man in reception couldn’t have been more helpful and so polite. I would highly recommend formula one autocentres Hastings excellent service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alan could not have been more helpful, they were very busy yet with at least 6 customers in front of myself had my tyre repaired by Brandon within 35 minutes of arrival .This kind of service is very r... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Drove my car in, had to have it collected on a transporter to deliver it to another garage for it to be repaired!!!! The engine was not even put back together! All this after them having the car... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recent MOT and repair I've used them for ages, very pleasant staff and pleased with work done,but I've noticed a dink in the bonnet that wasn't there when I washed it. It's in a very prominent positi... See more


Company details

  1. #23 of 25 best companies in Tyre shop
  2. #16 of 19 best companies in MOT Centre
  3. #52 of 62 best companies in Vehicle Repair

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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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Trust Formula One Autocentres to bring you the best value in your town
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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  • 8 The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AA, East Sussex, United Kingdom

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had my land rover freelander cambelt…

Had my land rover freelander cambelt and walter pump done and full service and mot staff very helpful and told how long it would take and was called as soon as the eofk was done grate staff expland to me all the work thay done very good price no hidden extras price quoted was the price I paid i will be coming back when needed great service

16 December 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I booked online for a service and MOT…

I booked online for a service and MOT and in advance, I was told to fetch my car in 8:30 in the morning which I did I asked him to check the front pads for me, I rang up at three o'clock to see if I could pick it up and apparently the MOT hasn't been done yet it wasn't booked into 4-30 so why ask me to go there at 8:30 in the morning when the MOT isn't being done till 4:30 and they give me a advisory to do my front brakes and discs which I ask them to do when I arrived 8:30 in the morning and they didn't do it they told me to come back after Christmas all day they had my car from 8-30 until 5-30 for a service and MOT outrageous I certainly won't be using them again!

25 November 2025
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Reply from Formula One Autocentres - Hastings

Dear Doug,

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

So helpful

What a great place. Have had some minor repairs in the past and found them very efficient. This time took my car in with a coolant tank leak. They spent a long time finding the fault was a water pump and looking into costs when I realised it was covered under warranty. They allowed me to leave the car overnight awaiting vehicle recovery and then refused payment for the time they had spent. Will definitely use again.

4 July 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A few extra miles on the clock and tank…

A few extra miles on the clock and tank completely empty. Won't be going back.

1 February 2025
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Reply from Formula One Autocentres - Hastings

Dear Just me,

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

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

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

Regards
Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HASTINGS BRANCH

HASTINGS BRANCH
I have a few cars/vans and always use F1, they are always very friendly and helpful and offer a very competitive price, will always return for anything I need.

22 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service with a smile

I returned again this year for the service and MOT of my car. The staff are so friendly and helpful and gave a clear outline of issues that needed fixing without pressuring me to have them do them work. I elected for them to do the work and was not disappointed. I would recommend them to anyone local. Great work and such nice guys!!

7 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a service and MOT booked

Had a service and MOT booked. Unfortunately it failed with a cracked wheel. The member of staff referred me to a wheel repair specialists. The wheel was repaired and the car passed the MOT within one day.

23 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exactly the experience I wanted

Fair price for the work, clear communication on when to be there/how I'd be contacted during the day and at the point of collection.

Also fair and honest review of work needed in the future, alongside provided quote and no hard sell.

Will use again.

21 October 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, as always. A visitor, to me, had an illegal tyre and Alan managed to fit me in and get it changed at very short notice. Many thanks to the team at Ore.

1 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service here at Hastings F1 was too…

The service here at Hastings F1 was too notch. I was informed the whole way through my cars service and as soon as it was ready, I was given a phone call to come and collect. The lad who dealt with me was very I formative all the way thorough and the lads also did two puncture repairs for free which was great of them to do so. Will always go back and recommend them to other car users.

27 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

While out for a drive bank holiday…

While out for a drive bank holiday Monday, I heard a noise from under the car, not constantly but there.
I called in at Formula one in Hastings without an appointment.
The supervisor took a quick look, although very busy and fixed it within a few minutes.
Thank you very much

26 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alan could not have been more helpful

Alan could not have been more helpful, they were very busy yet with at least 6 customers in front of myself had my tyre repaired by Brandon within 35 minutes of arrival .This kind of service is very rare these days and Alan and Brandon are extremely professional and polite, great skills gents keep up the good work Regards Rick

25 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a brilliant place

What a brilliant place! Thanks so much to Alan and Nathan (Hasting Branch) for fitting us in at short notice and diagnosing and mending my car. This meant I could safely make the long journey home. Genuinely amazing and friendly service, thanks.

1 August 2024
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