Formula One Autocentres - Castleford

THESE MECHANICS RUN ON COMMISSION. Absolutely wouldn't recommend to any one who puts their complete trust in their mechanics. My partner took her car here for her MOT the other week, upon arrival to pick her car up she was meet with what only could be described as an opportunistic vulture at the desk who tried taking advantage of my partner by purposefully intimidating her with mechanical jargon and telling her that the car was dangerous and needs to be fixed imediately as she wasn't allowed to drive her car! This caused her complete stress for the rest of the day and ruined her weekend. Convinently, they already got a quote together with the sum of £800 to fix some issues fabricated by this garage. Upon hearing this I was enfuriated and got her booked in with a more reputable garage who passed her car and genuinely found no issues. I have attached 2 screenshots of the MOTs to show the lengths these lads will go to to gain commission. It is such a shame these vultures have tarnished my partner's good MOT record. I am extra astounded at the fact they failed the ball joints THEY THEMSELVES REPLACED LAST YEAR. Worst garage i've ever had experience with. I know they won't do anything because their business model is commissons so nothing will follow other than the generic reply they give to all of the other 1 star reviews... Shameful Avoid like the plague.

Had 2 Bridgestone tyres fitted. Very reasonable price. First garage I have been to in a long time where the mechanic actually torqued the wheel nuts correctly, instead of just blasting them on with an air gun. Mechanic was very polite and friendly. The manager, Ryan.... the good lucking fella that sits behind the desk, was again very polite and helpful, though maybe not quite as good lucking as the mechanic. Will have to confirm on next visit!!. The Castleford branch are a good group of polite and friendly lads, who are happy to have a chat and a laugh. Would deffinately use Castleford F1 again.

One of my tyres had a nail, and needed repairing today as I use my car for work. They managed to fit me in the same day. As a young female I have had bad experiences at other garages in the past and was a bit nervous about taking the car in. As soon as I arrived the lads working was so friendly and helpful made me feel at ease straight away. Thank you so much for your help and I will definitely be returning in the future.

As a usual customer elsewhere I was dubious about using garage (due to past experience). I was glad I had to dip my toe elsewhere, the staff member was polite, called me when it was completed and provided a quote upfront on advisories. Would recommend

Ordered tyres for fitting only to find out that the fitters are incompetent with vehicles with air suspension. I was expected to apply for my own refund myself as it seemed too much hassle for them to refund me. I would not recommend Formula One Autocentres-Castleford. I went down to my local Kwick Fit and got sorted out without any issues. I had to leave a 1 star rating so I could submit my feedback but truthfully it's a zero star rating.