Bp has an excellent points system for Qantas frequent flyers to gain points this is what makes them…read morea good choice to shop with for those who like a flight.

Last night was a busy night and I had no time to fill up. I was nearing on empty and freaking out…read more This morning was no different. I had to run errands as well as visit a friend at the Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital. As I was driving down Butterfield St towards Bowen Bridge Road, about to go the carpark of the hospital, I suddenly remember there was a BP on the corner of these roads. YES! Alleluia, I'm saved. How convenient, a petrol station just by the hospital was exactly what I needed. I filled up and queued to pay. As I waited in the line, I got tempted by the Wild Bean Cafe here which sells muffins (and the like) and obviously, coffee. I promptly hopped out of line and ordered myself a coffee and got a chocolate muffin. Both were delicious. The muffin was so rich and fluffy and the coffee was very smooth and professionally made. The customer service was just as delightful, with both Wild Bean Cafe staff and the BP staff. Both staff members took time to ask how my morning has been, as they processed payment. So lovely to get this service, especially at a busy petrol station.

I was stunned speechless when I pulled up at this service station and got out of the car..only to…read morehave an attendant beat me to the fuel tank and ask 'How much?' It must be one of the few service stations left in Brisbane, if not Australia, that offers such service. Apart from the friendly service, the price of petrol here is better than on the outskirts of the city because it is right next door to an independent Shell and the competition tends to drive the prices down.

Just a warning to those with families out there: you probably don't want to visit this station late…read moreat night, or even any time of night if it's Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Located near the city, BP Milton brings flocks of drunks to its store, craving snacks after a night out clubbing in the CBD or Fortitude Valley. During the day, it's largely fine. You'll even see a high proportion of businessmen filling up their Beamers on a lunch break. On the other hand, I recently saw a drunk guy in his late 20s stumbling around here at around 9pm on a Thursday, talking aggressively to a scared family that were hastily trying to shove their kids in their SUV and get the hell out of there. I don't know how the staff here deal with such types - the staff always seem polite to me, joyful even; they must employ saints. For more information on the undesirables that frequent BP Milton, please read about the neighbouring McDonald's and carpark at the McDonald's Milton listing.

In addition to the hooligans and drunks who frequent this BP station on weekends, I'd like to add…read moreone more thing to the small list of things I'm not too fond of at this BP. If you are like me and drive past this BP a lot, then you'd agree, it's not the cheapest pump to fuel up at. It's always up to around 5 to 10 cents dearer to fill up here compared to most others. For example, tonight, it is 149.9 cents whereas most other places are around the 143.9 cents mark for unleaded. It is one of the only petrol stations I've seen that are in the high 140 + cents, or over 150 cents per litre. What a rip! I'd say its prices are strategically set higher because of its inner city location and they know they can afford to put prices higher as there will always have customers around who'd want to pay it anyways.

I didn't know that when I was pulling into the Matilda at Everton Park that I was in fact entering…read morea time machine. I'd turned off the engine and had cracked open my door when a young man with a few scallywag hairs on his chin closed it shut again and said "there's no need for that, maam. How much fuel are you getting today?". I was dumbfounded. "Ahhh....$15." The young gent scurried off to fill up my tank. He notioned for me to wind down the passenger window so we could talk about things like the weather and the football. I watched him with a kind of disbelieving smile on my face throughout the entire process. He came back for my money, ran inside and came back in a flash with $5 change. I thought this kind of service was ditched for self service before I was even born. I had been transported to a slower, more polite time. When I told my pa about it, he slapped his knee and spouted a "that's how they used to do it back in the good old days..." which soon turned into a solemn examination of 'what's wrong with the world today'. Ho-hum. So, go there! You'd never expect to be so pleased with a petrol station experience. Know this though- they only offer this service from Monday to Friday. On weekends, you have to fend for yourself.

There aren't too many petrol stations in this area, so this BP definitely has location going for…read moreit. It's also a 24 hour place to anytime you need to fill up it will suit your needs. The station is close to Nundah Village and Southern Cross Way, which links up to the Gateway. The staff are fine, get you in and out quickly. Though I have been in when their EFTPOS was down and the situation wasn't handled very well. Not telling people until they were at the register, and they didn't seem to understand the upset gent in front of me who wanted a receipt. You need to be prepared for these situations, and they certainly were not. The drive way has a number of entrances and exits, and is located on the corner. So whichever direction you're coming from or need to go to, you should be able to easily access this BP.

This place has existed in it's current location for eons, ok maybe not that long but trust me it…read morehas been there for a long time and is still offering the same old quality service it did when it was first established. Great spot to refill, get your car serviced or purchase any mechanical extras you may need. I have dropped my car off here for a variety of services over the years and nothing has seemed like too much trouble, in fact they go out of their way to ensure you are getting the most bang for your buck, always eager to find you a quality part for the best price or meet certain time constraints (admittedly a curve ball I have often thrown). Sadly there are only a few businesses left like this one in Brisbane, traditional no frills services that don't cost you an arm or a leg, provided by genuine, down to earth people who genuinely seem like they want to help. I would suggest to always call ahead before dropping your car off for whatever reason, even if you are just asking for advice as they are often booked for weeks in advance.

What excellent gents there are at Bizzell's. I dropped in for an unannounced visit a few days ago…read morewhen my car was being a jerk, and Robin (the owner, who has worked there since he was a teenager in 1962) had a really decent look at the troublesome clutch, pointing out to me where he thought the issue could be. It was great to find out more about the car I'd been driving for seven years! I was more than confident about leaving my car overnight in Robin's capable hands. He called back the next day to let me know that he'd had a good look at everything and he wasn't comfortable about fitting any replacement parts, because he wasn't confident that they'd fix the issue, and he didn't want to charge me for anything that may not have actually been a solution. He was genuine in explaining everything he'd looked at, and all the possible causes he'd crossed off the list after investigating. He recommended I take the car to a Mazda centre specifically, and despite labour and overnight holding, he didn't charge me a cent. What a bloody decent gentleman.

Matilda Blue on Gladstone Rd is the closest fuel stop for those of us living in West End who can…read morebear to live with the pollution caused by owning a car. Fuel prices seem consistent (not inflated for close-to-CBD reasons), the staff are cheerful, and it's never overrun or too busy here (probably because most 4101 residents are on bikes).