Vauxhall Garages in Leatherhead

Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern premises, high-tech equipment and highly trained technicians; far removed from the kind of service normally associated with the industry.

Forty years down the line, we have grown to become one of the UK’s largest independent autocentre chains. The business remains family owned and continues to uphold its original commitment to delivering the highest quality service at the most competitive prices.

That commitment has proved incredibly popular with motorists, creating many thousands of loyal customers who continue to put their trust in Formula One Autocentres.

As a result, the company has gone from strength to strength, currently boasting over 85 state-of-the-art branches across England, with over 500 highly trained staff working seven days a week to provide a full range of services including tyres, exhausts, batteries, brakes, clutches, MOT's and servicing.

We remain resolutely independent, and as a family owned business, avoid being tied down to any single manufacturer or supplier. This gives us the freedom and flexibility to offer the biggest deals on the widest possible range of top branded products, making the company a viable, attractive and cost-effective alternative to both the big national chains and smaller local independent outlets. Quite simply, Formula One Autocentres provides cost-conscious motorists with the most reliable and affordable means of maintaining their vehicles.

We defend our position at the forefront of the fast-fit industry by constantly evolving and developing innovative new products and services to meet the ever-changing demands of our customers. With an ongoing expansion programme and by regular investment in technology, we continue to provide unbeatable fast-fit service along with the very best value prices. In fact, we can confidently claim that no other company is better equipped to face the motoring challenges of the future.

I'm a mobile mechanic, been mobile for 5 years previously worked for a Vauxhall and vag main dealer for 12 years.

I have my own workshop too but find most of the time customers like me to come to them

The company was established by Howard Wilson back in 1904, people were fascinated by the new horseless carriage and being eager to learn how to drive, motoring enthusiasts came to Wilsons where Howard and his company offered driving lessons. It was only natural that Wilsons would sell cars to this captivated audience but back then there were only a few thousand cars in the country.

In 1953 Wilsons became a Renault dealer and over the years have added Nissan, Peugeot, Fiat, Citroen and Vauxhall. With 6 new car franchises all on one site Wilsons is unique in that it offers customers a greater choice for their next new car. With over 4 acres of land, Wilson can also offer their customers a choice from over 1000 quality used cars all makes and models.

Despite the many changes that Wilsons has seen since the early 1900's it's still family run. Our chairman, Ian Wilson, is the third generation of the family and the Managing Director, Toni Wilson, is from the fourth generation. This continued family influence has seen the core values of choice, value and trust remain at the centre of the business. So you can be confident of finding the right car for you at an unbeatable price and receive the best levels of service. In short Wilsons is a family business that cares.

I run a completely mobile, fully stocked van which is able to carry out most mechanical services and repairs (cambelts, clutches, diagnostics, servicing, etc.). I have been working on cars for over 50 years and in the past have specialised in Jaguar, BMW and Mercedes vehicles, however, I am more than happy to work on any make and model of car, light commercial vehicle or heavy commercial vehicle as well as fleets. If it has wheels, I can fix it! I established my own mobile business in 2011 and have gone from strength to strength since.

Please get in touch for an estimate on any work you need carried out, I am always happy to help and also to provide advice on what the root of your problem may be if you are unclear.