Formula One Autocentres
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DismissFormula One Autocentres is a car servicing and repair company. They specialise in tyres, brakes and MOT testing.
f1autocentres.co.ukRating based on 50 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Formula One Autocentres
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Formula One Autocentres pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
59% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Formula One Autocentres pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
79% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Formula One Autocentres get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
86% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Formula One Autocentres pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
96% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Formula One Autocentres do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
73% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Formula One Autocentres?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
50% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Formula One Autocentres?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
64% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most parents say it’s bad
Is working at Formula One Autocentres good if you’re a parent or carer?
Most parents and carer say this is a bad place to work.
How we know this
86% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Formula One Autocentres feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do people at Formula One Autocentres get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
77% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Formula One Autocentres?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
86% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Formula One Autocentres enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
39% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and January 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Formula One Autocentres recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Formula One Autocentres?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
57% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Formula One Autocentres?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 63% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Formula One Autocentres head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
90% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Formula One Autocentres is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
69% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How Formula One Autocentres ranks
Formula One Autocentres ranks 58th to work for out of vehicle maintenance providers.
- 57 ETB Autocentres
- 58 Formula One Autocentres
- 59 Elite Garages
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 19 May 2026.
Pay ranges at Formula One Autocentres
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ÂŁ22.4k-32.2k per year
Formula One Autocentres job reviews
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Best thing
Pay is alright, not too busy..
Worst thing
People, not taking full amount of breaks, overworked
Vehicle technician at Formula One Autocentres, September 2025
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Best thing
Working with cars which are my passion
Worst thing
The general lack of respect towards me and my identity as well as difficult colleagues
Vehicle technician at Formula One Autocentres, December 2022
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How are people paid?
Based on 30 Formula One Autocentres employees