Formula One Autocentres - Telford review
Ranked 9 of 10 in Garages in Telford
Best for: fixed-price servicing with published price list
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Trading as FORMULA ONE AUTO CENTRES LIMITED · Haybridge Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2FF · Service area: Madeley, Newport, Shifnal, Telford
Formula One Autocentres - Telford in short
Formula One Autocentres is the national chain branch on Haybridge Road, open seven days with fitted tyres, MOTs, servicing and air conditioning all priced on the page with what each includes. The branch listing names address, phone, hours and waiting facilities with online booking. Named customer comments sit on the branch page beside the prices. Our view: the pick for fixed prices and weekend slots from a name with branches everywhere.
Customer reviews reflect the chain's volume, with 4.1 on Google across the round's largest base of ratings. What counts against it: that rating sits below every independent here and no insurance details are published, so the Formula One price list is the attraction and the reviews are the caution — and the gap between the two is the story of this branch.
The record shows the national chain branch on Haybridge Road at Hadley, open seven days with fitted tyres, MOTs, servicing and air conditioning all priced on the page with what each includes. The branch page carries address, phone, full hours and waiting facilities with free Wi-Fi and online booking, and the stated patch covers Madeley, Newport, Shifnal and Telford.
The customer evidence reflects chain volume, with a headline rating of 4.1 on Google across the round's largest base of ratings. Named customer comments sit on the branch page beside the prices, though a rating below every independent here is the caution beside the price list's attraction.
Our verdict
Our judgement: this branch suits you if you want national-chain booking, seven-day opening and prices fixed before you arrive. We rate the published price list a strength because you can compare it line by line with an independent quote [1]. The rating gap against local independents is real.
Score summary
Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.
- Composite score
- 57.4 / 100
Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%
50 out of 100
No mandatory registration applies to general repair. The page states its MOT centre is approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency [1].
First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%
90 out of 100
Fitted tyres from £29, MOTs from £41.99, interim service from £115, full service from £205 and air conditioning from £19, each shown with inclusions [1].
Website and service information C7 · weight 5%
85 out of 100
Branch page names services, address, phone, seven-day hours, facilities and waiting options, with online booking [1].
Evidence
| Fact | Value | Source | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years trading | 47 | Source companies-house |
Industry qualifications
Sourced from the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders, on the date shown.
Strengths
Prices are on the page: fitted tyres from £29, MOTs from £41.99, interim service from £115 and full service from £205, all shown with what each includes [1].
The branch page names its address on Haybridge Road, its phone number and full opening hours across seven days, with free Wi-Fi and waiting facilities [1].
Scale shows in the evidence: 825 Google reviews at 4.1, seen 3 September 2026, plus named customer comments dated January and February 2025 [1][2].
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Questions about Formula One Autocentres - Telford
Is Formula One Autocentres any good?
On the evidence, yes for fixed prices and weekend slots: tyres, MOTs and servicing priced on the page with inclusions, seven-day opening and online booking. The rating sits below every independent here. Read the recent reviews first and compare the fixed price with one independent quote.
Is Formula One Autocentres a member of a trade scheme?
The branch page states its MOT centre is approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency [1]. No wider trade scheme is claimed, so there is nothing else to check on membership. Confirm the MOT approval and the fixed price together when you book.
What does Formula One Autocentres charge?
Fitted tyres, MOTs, servicing and air conditioning carry fixed prices on the page, each shown with what is included [1]. Ask for the price of your exact service band in writing. Compare it line by line with an independent quote before you decide.
Where does Formula One Autocentres work?
From Haybridge Road with seven-day hours, free Wi-Fi and waiting facilities, serving Telford including Madeley, Newport and Shifnal [1]. Online booking fixes price and slot together across tyres, MOT and servicing every day of the week. Book online with your registration to confirm.
How is Formula One Autocentres ranked?
Ranked ninth of the ten garages in our September round, picked for fixed-price servicing with a published list. Pricing clarity and branch detail carry it despite the low rating. Read recent reviews first, then book the fixed price online for your registration.
How do I get a quote from Formula One Autocentres?
Book online with the registration, which fixes the price and the slot together across tyres, MOT and servicing. Fitted tyres, MOTs, servicing and air conditioning each carry fixed prices with inclusions on the branch page. Compare the fixed figure line by line with one independent quote for the same car and mileage before deciding.
How does Formula One Autocentres compare with the other garages in this round?
It sits ninth of the ten, carried by pricing clarity and branch detail despite the lowest rating in the ranked table. M and Y above it pairs strong reviews with starting prices, while A C H below it pairs strong reviews with quote-only pricing. Choose it for seven-day chain booking at fixed prices.
Others assessed for this trade
- EAC Telford - Halesfield70.9 / 100Ranked 1. Best for online booking and monthly plans that spread servicing costs.
- Hardy Tyres - Team Protyre66.5 / 100Ranked 2. Best for same-day tyres and MOT on Stafford Park.
- Court Autos65.7 / 100Ranked 3. Best for repairs servicing and recovery under one roof.
- Van Beek Motor Factors63.5 / 100Ranked 4. Best for parts counter plus workshop in Donnington.
Sources
- Formula One Autocentres Telford branch page Retrieved 3 September 2026.
- Google Maps listing: Formula One Autocentres Telford Retrieved 3 September 2026.
- Companies House: FORMULA ONE AUTO CENTRES LIMITED 01437311 Retrieved 3 September 2026.
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