vehicle and plant repair - head to head
Formula One Autocentres vs Kwik Fit
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Formula One Autocentres | Kwik Fit | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | England | United Kingdom (Edinburgh) |
| Making trailers since | 1969 | 1971 |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | Tyre sales and fitting, MOT testing, Car servicing, Exhaust services | Tyre fitting and repairs, MOT testing, Car servicing, Brake services |
Choose Formula One Autocentres if...
Formula One Autocentres is a family-owned chain established in 1969. Its branches fit tyres, exhausts, batteries, brakes and clutches, and carry out MOTs and servicing.
Full Formula One Autocentres profile →Choose Kwik Fit if...
Kwik Fit is a fast-fit chain founded in Edinburgh in 1971. Drivers use it for same-day tyres, MOTs, servicing, brakes, exhausts and batteries without booking weeks ahead at a dealer.
Full Kwik Fit profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK vehicle and plant repair companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Formula One Autocentres vs Kwik Fit - common questions
Is Formula One Autocentres better than Kwik Fit?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Formula One Autocentres is a family-owned chain established in 1969. Its branches fit tyres, exhausts, batteries, brakes and clutches, and carry out MOTs and servicing. Kwik Fit is a fast-fit chain founded in Edinburgh in 1971. Drivers use it for same-day tyres, MOTs, servicing, brakes, exhausts and batteries without booking weeks ahead at a dealer.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Formula One Autocentres or Kwik Fit?
Formula One Autocentres: Over 170 branches across England. Kwik Fit: Over 600 centres across the UK and Northern Ireland, plus mobile tyre fitting.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK vehicle and plant repair companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.