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Chesterfield Welcomes its Second Formula One Autocentres Branch

Thursday 19th December 2019

A brand-new Formula One Autocentre has just opened in Chesterfield on Sheffield Road. This was officially open on 19th December, 2019 – the new Chesterfield branch address is: Address: UNIT C 450 Sheffield Road Chesterfield S41 8LF Phone: 01246 563029 Opening times: Monday – Friday: 8:30am –... Read More

Driving without tax explained

Thursday 12th December 2019

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) - the official name for vehicle tax, road tax or car tax – is something all vehicle owners are aware of. As the year rolls round, so does the need to renew your annual road tax. But can you drive a car without tax? If so, how long for – and are there any exceptions? Learn... Read More

How much does an MOT cost?

Wednesday 4th December 2019

MOT costs can vary depending on the company or garage you book your test with. However, the maximum fee that testing stations can legally charge for a car MOT test is £54.85 . You also don’t pay VAT on an MOT test fee. It’s reassuring to know that there is no minimum fee amount that can be charged!... Read More

The ‘MOT Grace Period’ Explained

Wednesday 20th November 2019

There are misconceptions around an expired or failed MOT ‘grace period’ - but what is an expired MOT grace period? If you’re under the impression there is a two-week period of time where you can still drive your vehicle with an expired MOT, read on now to find out how this misunderstanding could lea... Read More

Why should I service my car?

Wednesday 20th November 2019

As we all know, MOTs are a legal requirement for your vehicle. But the story is not the same for servicing – technically, you could go without servicing your vehicle without any legal obligations to do so. So, why should you service your car? Although there is no legal obligation, servicing offers... Read More

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  • I find the staff helpful , knowledgeable and honest . Good value and good service all round.

    - Stevenage (Boulton Road) - Jan 5, 2026
  • The Tek gentlemen I spoke with to change my rear tyres were very polite and had my tyre change done in a professional manner. The waiting room was very clean and I will certainly order tyres from F1 auto centres again.

    - Greg, Swansea - Jan 5, 2026
  • I have been going to your Brentwood branch for years! Best staff and service thank you!!

    - Brentwood - Jan 4, 2026
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