scalextric.com

1.4
1.4 Based on 18 reviews

World-renowned manufacturer of slot cars, Scalextric has been bringing the thrill of racing to homes for generations....

Unclaimed Profile
Business profile not claimed
This business hasn’t yet claimed their profile on our platform and may be unaware it's listed. As a result, their rating might not fully reflect their customer service or responsiveness.

Average Rating

1.4

/
5

18 Reviews

5 Star
5%
4 Star
5%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
89%

All Reviews

Filter Reviews

Review Time

Honor Johnson
Disappointing decline in quality

My brother and I enjoyed scalextric sets from the early seventies; they were a lot of fun. Over the years, I've purchased sets for my kids and now my grandkids. However, the current quality is quite disappointing. There's a high failure rate, and I won't even start on the app experience—it's just terrible! The product has really declined. It's understandable why so few retailers carry it now. It seems the company is stuck in a cycle of producing low-quality items in hopes of sales. I won't be buying any more track; the frustration of getting the cars to function isn't worth it. The leadership needs to recognize that they must enhance reliability or risk losing the brand altogether. It’s been enjoyable for over sixty years, so thank you for the memories, but it's time to move on. I hope for improvements, but I fear the brand may soon fade away. It's disappointing to see cost-cutting measures ruin something once great.

1
Date of experience: Dec 25, 2025
Lacey Wright
Not what it used to be

My brother and I had sets from the early seventies, and they were so much fun. Over the years, I've purchased sets for my kids and now for my grandkids. However, it's quite disappointing now. The quality has declined, and there's a high failure rate. Don't even get me started on the app; it's just terrible! I can see why fewer stores carry it now. The company seems stuck in a cycle of producing low-quality items and hoping they sell. I won't be buying any more track; it's not worth the hassle of getting the cars to function. The leadership needs to either enhance reliability or risk losing the brand entirely. It's serious. It's been enjoyable for over sixty years, so thank you, but it's time to part ways. I hope for improvements, but I fear the brand may not last much longer.

1
Date of experience: Dec 25, 2025
Stevie Powell
Awful after-sales service

The after-sales service is terrible. I ordered a set for a friend’s son's birthday, but it never arrived. I've messaged the company three or four times, received the usual response, and then heard nothing back.

1
Date of experience: Nov 17, 2025
Poor service experience

The service has been awful. It's been two weeks since I sent numerous emails, and still no reply. My delivery was left on the doorstep and stolen. I tried calling today, but the lines are only open until 1 PM. This has been a horrendous experience. I've encountered the worst customer service ever. After sending another five emails and receiving promises of resolution, my emails are being ignored again. I’ll have to contact my bank for a chargeback since it’s clear I won't get anywhere with this unacceptable company.

1
Date of experience: Oct 31, 2025
Charmaine
Regrettable purchase!

I bought this as a birthday gift for my son, but one car stopped working after just a week, and the other has followed suit. We've faced ongoing issues with the cars and track, which keep randomly stopping. My son has lost all interest now. I wish I had checked other reviews before making this purchase.

1
Date of experience: Oct 20, 2025
Randi P.
Very disappointed with the first set

I’m really let down. I bought this as the first set for my grandson's birthday to introduce him to the world of racing, but the track doesn’t connect properly, causing the cars to stop. Over the years, we've bought multiple sets without issues—could this be a design flaw?

1
Date of experience: Sep 19, 2025
iSwoze_dmcPVP85
Still a fan after decades

I've been a fan since 1985 and continue to buy them today. I plan to keep enjoying them for many more years!

5
Date of experience: Jun 26, 2025
Alexander P.
What's happened to the quality?

Don't waste your money on full-size sets. The cars are fine, but the track is of unbelievably poor quality, making it a waste of money. I ended up throwing mine away in frustration. I bought a different brand, and my son loves it... only to find out it’s made by the same company! Unbelievable!

1
Date of experience: Apr 15, 2025
Shoot576
Low quality and constant issues

The quality is low. It doesn’t work without constant adjustments. We've removed parts of the track that wouldn't supply power, yet the cars still stop. Now we have a tiny track, and the cars keep malfunctioning. Where's the fun in that? After hours of trying to set it up for my son’s birthday, he’s lost all interest. It's disappointing because I used to have a much better quality track. How can the company sell such low-quality products? If you're considering a set, don't bother unless you're okay with spending most of your time troubleshooting. Both my son and I are incredibly disappointed, and I wouldn't even feel right selling it—it's going straight to the bin.

1
Date of experience: Apr 05, 2025
StroZz
Decent experience

Ordering directly from the company was not bad, but I wish their online shop offered a wider selection of items, like cars, compared to what's available in hobby shops.

4
Date of experience: Feb 05, 2025

Is this your business?

Claim your business profile now and gain access to all features and respond to customer reviews.

Business Details

  • World-renowned manufacturer of slot cars, Scalextric has been bringing the thrill of racing to homes for generations.

  • language https://www.scalextric.com

We use cookies to personalize your experience. By continuing to visit this website you agree to our use of cookies

More