If you're set on buying a car from here, get it independently inspected, be prepared for horrible after sales service, typical salesman tactics, and bad workmanship. I really should've trusted my gut and the advice of others but excitement (and dream spec m3) got the better of me. Car looked great, seemed well maintained etc. Really smooth and no hiccups during the test drive. However, literally the day I picked it up, I brought it to get petrol and dreaded throttle actuator problem arose. I got the car inspected at an independent specialist. (Found a few minor things apart from the actuators but overall solid car.) No bother I thought, this is why I bought a car from a garage. The reason I didn't buy private is so that if some issue were to arise with the car, the dealership would stand by it. I brought the car back to have the actuators done, all was well and good I thought. I even paid to get the other side done as preventive maintenance. I specifically asked to know how they were going to be fixed. (I was genuinely interested to know if the mechanic would rebuild them.) I was charged but no invoice of work was given. In the meantime, I also requested a sales invoice as I never received one upon collection. It took literally a month of calling up to get this. I was trying to get an aftermarket warranty for the car, but with no sales invoice I couldn't get one. The car lasted 3 months and same problem arose. This time I took it to a specialist who fitted rebuild.org actuators as well as other bits. Parts taken out were clearly from a breakers yard. They were even labelled "front" and "back" on the actuators (wtf) and the units never appeared to be opened. Clearly, this is why I wasn't told how they were fixed! I rang George, the salesman whom I bought the car from. I questioned him on the parts, and he insisted they were refurbished units. He says that he has had cars like this and has had to pay too. Questioned him about the work done and was basically told it's a common problem, tough! Refurb parts shouldn't fail in 3 months!!! Completely denied any liability or anything. Completely unwilling to help out. Surely if the work was legitimately carried out, I'd have a warranty with it. He even told me he'd get the invoice for me (still pending) Messages I sent were completely ignored throughout the process. I had to be very annoying to even get my sales invoice. Overall not worth the hassle. The whole ordeal really left a bitter taste in my mouth. Buy private or from a well-known garage. I'm sure this has been a similar experience for many others. AVOID!

Went to Formula 1 Camleon to look for replacement 4WD. Nothing suitable but salesman took us up to other garage to see a RAV '4WD '. Confirmed twice that it was 4WD which we needed. Interested in car and price so encouraged to put down ' reserve' of two hundred pound on 2nd Oct. and arranged a test drive. Took mechanic along with ourselves and only to discover that it was only a 2 WD. When we looked for answers from Grant he suddenly had a 'call ' that he needed to answer then off he went! 10 minutes later he was still absent. We went to his office but still continued on his call. He called 2 days later to ask if we were buying the car to which I said no.I asked for our money to be returned. We have called Formula 1 six times since then speaking to Grant and Paul. Tried to get owners name but not forthcoming. Getting the run around telling us it will be sorted that day also saying they have forgotten our name! Now today Grant says he sent us a cheque! Still no sign of it and not holding my breath! Feel that we are being punished for not buying a car! We are lucky that we can wait for Grant to take his time returning our money but I'm sure others will struggle. I cannot honestly recommend this company or salesman as we have spent a lot of wasted time and effort on pursuing Our money when we are struggling like many people to look after elderly relatives and provide reliable transport. Cannot comment on cars only poor service!

Hopefully if you're reading this you haven't yet bought a car from Formula One Car Supermarket, and you'll now take the time to read all the other 1* reviews and then walk away. I certainly wish I had! I notice at least one of the 5* reviews is from the member of staff who (miss)sold my car! I wonder how many reviews are from friends and family! There's a recurring theme of lies and disinterest, and from my experience this appears to be par for the course. Having discussed my issues at length with three members of staff (Boyd, George and Paul) over the last month, it's clear they're all capable of delivering the same stereotypical used car salesmen clichés without the slightest hint of integrity, and indeed a blatant disregard for consumer rights. Before I was conned into buying my car from them, two concerns I had were brushed off as 'normal' and even more unbelievably what later turned out to be a particularly dangerous fault was described as a 'modification' (I really should have walked away)! When the true nature of these issues became apparent and I reported the matter to them, the response was - "The warranty period on the vehicle has now expired". This was just over 2 months later. If you only do one more thing after reading this review, check the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and don't be fobbed off with their '30 day warranty' claim. My advice (and probably the most sensible thing regardless of where you're buying from) is to take an expert with you and don't believe a single word you're told. You're probably better off paying with a credit card too for some added protection. I didn't when I bought from them as they charged an additional fee for credit cards, but there seems to be some confusion whether they still accept cards or not now since Trading Standards informed me they can't pass those charges on..... I don't know, but again it's worth checking before buying. On that note, the local Falkirk Trading Standards Office is amazing. They've been incredibly helpful both via email and telephone in their guidance with this matter and I would highly recommend you take their phone number with you if for any reason you're still considering buying from them. If you're already having issues or concerns, then you should definitely let them know (email address available from the Trading Standards website). If other 1* reviews and my own email correspondence from them is anything to go by, I would expect a comment by Formula One Car Supermarket in response to this review denying all my claims, blaming me, stating they've treated me wonderfully and claiming the car was actually perfect! I'm making it perfectly clear here that I will gladly amend this review if I receive even the slightness hint of customer service, acknowledgement of their failings in respect of this sale, and that they actually address this matter as they're legally obliged to. They have already been notified of my intention to seek legal redress. This would be an opportunity to put it right.