Just a note that this isn't a review of the petrol station or shop, but as a location for Asda's Click & Collect grocery service.
I had trialled Home Delivery with them once before and one smashed-vinegar-bottle-covering-my-shopping later put me off trying that again. Several months down the line and I thought I'd try the C&C service instead.
After the usual online shopping, you choose a collection slot (typically two hour periods) and drive to the petrol station, parking in one of the spaces over to the left hand side. The set-up is pretty novel, there are several large chiller/freezer units outside the forecourt shop which contain customers' shopping in trays.
You pop into the shop, confirm your name and one of the employees accompanies you to your unit (as this was my first visit, I was told that they usually give customers the unit's key and you're left to your own devices). I was surprised that there wasn't more of a check on whether you were the legitimate customer or not...
The unit is opened and you remove the packing trays from the shelves to get at your shopping. For those with an 'eco' mindset, be prepared for a ridiculous number of carrier bags. There was one with a solitary box of Cook's Matches I'd ordered, another with three bananas. Not pleased about that at all. In fact it's probably that which will dissuade me from shopping this way again.
That being said, the employee who showed me the ropes was thoroughly helpful (she was actually on her meal break but still came to assist me).
Tip: If you can, choose a collection slot before it's dark as it's difficult to make sure that everything has been delivered and that you're happy with any substitutions they've made. read more