This place always comes in handy. Always having a few emergency items we need at last minute! Eggs, deli meat, milk, all at reasonable costs. Thanks BP! read more

I had been a regular and happy customer of my local Tesco petrol station, so was quite annoyed when we moved and I realised I would now have to use the BP garage on Groveley Lane. After two months though I've realised that I actually prefer this garage as they sell a range of groceries so I can pick up any bits I've forgotten. The petrol and diesel is priced competatively with other petrol stations in the area, although I won't say (and in fact don't know!) how much they are charging at the moment because it tends to change on a daily basis. As well as fuel, their forecourt includes a car wash and also several different jet wash services in case you fancy doing all the hard work yourself. You can get your cash out of the ATM, for which there is a charge of £1.75 - I never use this because of this charge, but BP also accept debit and credit cards so I tend to pay using my card or cash. Inside the garage it's lovely and bright with a surprisingly comfortable temperature, I say this because I usually find BP garages very cold as they always have the air conditioning up too high even when it's freezing outside! There's a much better selection of goods inside this BP branch compared to others; the bread is always fresh and so is the milk, isn't it always pot luck when buying these items from garages as to whether it's actually going to be edible once you get it home?! You can also buy a small range of chilled and frozen foods as well as tinned and dried goods, cleaning products and the obligatory car care products. I wouldn't do much shopping in here because the prices are ridiculously high, but it's dead handy for when I run out of a specific item. This branch of the BP also stocks alcohol, which I find bizarre considering how hard the government are supposed to be tackling drink driving. I don't know, it always seems weird to me that petrol stations have started selling booze. Anyway, the prices are scandalous so I'd never even consider buying so much as a bottle of Jacobs Creek here when there is a 'proper' outdoor just down the road! Other than this, BP have a very good selection of crisps and chocolate bars which my kids' are eternally grateful for before we set off on a long journey! The staff in this branch are really friendly and helpful, if you can't find something just ask and they'll point you in the right direction. read more