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Formula One Autocentres - Swindon
Reviews are split. Lots of people say the Swindon team are friendly, quick and good value, often squeezing jobs in and getting cars back the same day. But there are repeated complaints about rude front‑of‑house (often naming Nathan), booking mix‑ups with third‑party tyre orders, poor communication/consent on extra work, delays, and some workmanship mistakes.
What customers choose Formula for
Quick turnarounds, often same day
Multiple reviewers say work was done within booked slots or the same day, sometimes in under an hour.
Mentioned in 5 of 94 recent reviews
Friendly, helpful team
People repeatedly mention a welcoming, helpful crew at the desk and in the workshop.
Mentioned in 5 of 94 recent reviews
Good prices and value
Several call out competitive pricing and cheaper quotes than elsewhere.
Mentioned in 5 of 94 recent reviews
Will try to help even when not obliged
They’ve checked or squeezed in jobs despite being fully booked, after hours, or missing a lock key.
Mentioned in 5 of 94 recent reviews
Keeps customers updated on work
A number of reviewers say they were kept informed about repairs and timing.
Mentioned in 4 of 94 recent reviews
Good for
Walk‑ins and last‑minute problems
They’ve helped after hours or when fully booked, and turned jobs around the same day (e.g., r19, r36, r14).
Budget‑conscious tyre buyers
Multiple reviews mention great/competitive prices and value (e.g., r2, r33, r65, r84).
Waiting on‑site while work is done
Several note quick MOTs and a decent waiting area while they wait (e.g., r66, r71, r74).
Fast MOTs
More than one reviewer had MOTs done within an hour (e.g., r66, r67).
Things customers mention
Recurring notes from reviews — not deal-breakers, just worth knowing.
Rude or hostile front‑of‑house (often naming Nathan)
Multiple accounts describe rude, dismissive or abusive interactions with the manager/front desk.
Mentioned in 8 of 94 recent reviews
Booking/stock mix‑ups, especially with third‑party tyre orders
Several report arriving to no booking, no fitter, or tyres not in stock after online booking.
Mentioned in 5 of 94 recent reviews
Poor communication/consent on extra work and big quotes
Reports of unexpected MOTs, large repair quotes, or misdiagnosis pushing extra work.
Mentioned in 5 of 94 recent reviews
Delays and long waits, sometimes with poor updates
Multiple reviewers mention slow labour, excessive waits, or delays not communicated.
Mentioned in 5 of 94 recent reviews
Workmanship mistakes requiring return visits
A few cite errors like loose bolts, wrong tyre orientation, or incorrect tyre positioning.
Mentioned in 4 of 94 recent reviews
Services customers mention
Sound like the right fit?
Based on 94 recent public Google reviews, read in full and analysed on 31 August 2026. Every claim above is backed by the number of reviews shown with it. Rating and review count shown as published by Google. Business website
Formula One Autocentres - Swindon
3.8 ★· 939 reviews