Kwik Fit Plus - Stafford Reviews Summary

Category: Tire shop

Address: Lichfield Rd, Stafford, ST17 4JZ, United Kingdom

Phone: +441785241501

Rating: 4.4
based on 152 reviews.

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "Great service; I was in desperate need of a new tyre which Kwik Fit had in stock."
  • "The work was carried out to a high standard."
  • "Manager let me have the correct tyre at the internet price which was considerably cheaper than walk in price."
  • "Even replaced the valve for free. Efficient and helpful, staff are extremely friendly as well."
  • "The job was completed swiftly and I was kept informed throughout and collected on time and supplied with printed and electronic invoice."
  • "Absolutely amazing service, I have a disabled vehicle that is needed for a wheelchair user and terminally ill elderly gentleman."
  • "Service was excellent. The gentleman who booked my car in and called me later that day to update me."

Cons:

  • "Absolutely terrible service, booked in for 10 o’clock, they were too busy eating their McDonald’s breakfast to fit my 2 tyres."
  • "Tried to charge me £200 for parts I didn't need."
  • "Making a mistake and then getting angry at a customer asking for proper documentation isn’t professional at all."
  • "Terrible service, appointment slot was booked for 2.30 to change my tyres."
  • "Utterly disappointed and feel cheated at your service In Stafford and I would like you to take this as a complaint."
  • "Pretty poor service.Needed them to investigate a suspension related noise."
  • "Incredibly slow service and no communication."

Pricing and Charges

Pros:

  • "Exellent price due to booking online with an extra discount due to a promotional offer."
  • "Brought 4 new tyres about this time last year. Great service then. Had an unrepairable puncture, luckily I took out the fantastic tyre care, so got a brand new Bridgestone, saving 110 pounds."
  • "I was so pleased with the quote, as it was the cheapest one I received (£80 less)."
  • "I asked how much was owed and Toby said 'nothing - just a packet of biscuits if you came again'."
  • "They didn't charge me for the investigation and let me with a car I could use over the next few weeks (hopefully)."
  • "Looked around online for prices and Kwikfit were by far the cheapest."
  • "They gave me a good price on a Pirelli cinturato."

Cons:

  • "Do not use!!!!!! After failing my mums car on mot for front pads and then making out her discs needed doing aswell they quoted her £300."
  • "Overall an average experience with quick fit for a car service. The team did a good job, however, the price kept mounting up."
  • "They try to replace my suspension spring when was absolutely fine."
  • "I ordered £116 Bridgestones and was told they were not suitable for my vehicle and offered budget tyres for an extra £80."
  • "I was told after a failed MOT I needed new brake pads and disks and given a price of £430."
  • "Given a quote of £430 for 4 tyres because they were a 'special order'."
  • "Now I realise that I have paid far in excess. At Halfords I would have paid £18 for the same job with 2 new tyres."

Professionalism and Expertise

Pros:

  • "I went in to have my wheel bolts replaced - really professional service, give you advice alongside the work and put safety ahead of everything."
  • "All sorted within 20 minutes of my arrival, big thanks to Brian at the branch."
  • "Chris the MOT tester is a star 🌟 thanks to him he quickly repaired the faults without having to replace any parts."
  • "The team checked under my Yeti - I'd had a scraping noise underneath."
  • "We all make mistakes from time to time, it’s how you deal with those mistakes. Kwik Fit Stafford dealt exceptionally well. Bravo."
  • "Always use Kwik fit for my MOTs, Service and tyres. Always great service."
  • "Professional and knowledgeable. Kept me updated throughout the MOT and Service."

Cons:

  • "Poor service, I had tyres changed but they didn't balance the wheels, after 1 week tyres start to lose pressure."
  • "These guys do get the job done in a pinch but I've found they are often overloaded and overlook large details."
  • "Absolutely dreadful ! Treated me like I was stupid because I'm a woman and tried to rip me off."
  • "Bunch of amateurs... cares more about the coffee machine in the office."
  • "Was advised I needed spark plugs last visit, mentioned to staff this three times and it was overlooked."
  • "They failed my MOT and declared that they could not fix my car. I took it to another garage who couldn't find this issue anywhere."
  • "I drove a safe vehicle in and drove out in a unsafe vehicle."

Customer Experience

Pros:

  • "Once initial appointment was booked in, I received text reminders of my appointment slot."
  • "I live 120 miles away but always use this branch as they are so women friendly."
  • "I was so impressed with the excellent service I received today, I visited the Stafford branch for 2 run flat tyres."
  • "Absolutely fantastic service from the lads this afternoon. Pulled in needing a replacement tyre ASAP."
  • "Took my car in to get a an alloy swapped over and left it with the guys, turned up a few hours later to collect it to find the job had been done and there was no charge at all."
  • "A great friendly team helpful polite and good humoured."
  • "This centre is amazing, all of the lads are fantastic, they are very reliable, honest and always happy to help."

Cons:

  • "Avoid. PLEASE."
  • "Utterly disappointed and feel cheated at your service In Stafford and I would like you to take this as a complaint."
  • "First encounter the guy behind the desk said how old are you ‘14’ for no apparent reason."
  • "Not the best customer service I expect from this reputable brand."
  • "Staff were overheard swearing in the workshop and seen vaping indoors."
  • "One star given for convenience of booking MOT test to suit my schedule."
  • "No one came to tell me it was finished, I went outside to see it parked."

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