Nothing could make you happier than going to the garage, right? Everyone loves spending what they…read moreinevitably perceive as too much money on their car. Whats more, everyone loves the disturbance of not having their car for the morning or afternoon that it takes to fix whatever's wrong. Really, there's nothing positive about the experience, right? Wrong! Armen, the man who runs the Belrose Service Centre is just lovely - him and his friendly little team make for a genuinely pleasant service or car-fixing experience. Not only does he have a chat when you come it, he also takes the time to explain the problem, break down the bill for you or provide invaluable advice for the future. He's truly a gem, and has ensured great loyalty - most people I know that take their cars there won't go elsewhere. Belrose Service Centre also seems a little bit less pricey than its global corporation counterparts like Shell and BP Service Centres. Overall, it's a great place to partake in the necessary evils of the auto-world.

"Purchase cheap fuel from others - pay extra on the supermarket shelves"…read more The catchcry of a small business, Forestville Ethanol's slogan is painted across its roof to catch the eye of every passing motorist. Located on busy Warringah Road, there are many a passing motorist. A convenient location for a petrol station, one would think. And one would be absolutely correct - if a Coles Express/Shell wasn't located right next door. Despite the shopper docket deals and slightly cheaper petrol available there, I always go to Forestville Ethanol when I'm in the area and in need of filling up. One, because I rarely have a fuel voucher to get the advertised price at Coles, and two, because I like it better. A small business located right next to the commercial giant Coles, and not only surviving but giving it attitude with the aforementioned slogan... I like it. I have never needed to wait at the pump for a slow old man in a Mercedes - even on cheap Tuesday! Further, the people working inside are always polite and friendly - but with a touch of familiarity, way more love than you'd get at a petrol chain. The prices are usually one cent more expensive than Coles... which often costs me a whopping extra 40 cents per liter. Shock horror! Even if you're concerned about that extra 40 cents though, I'd be inclined towards Forestville Ethanol.... as the sign cleverly points out, money saved there is spent elsewhere.