"Purchase cheap fuel from others - pay extra on the supermarket shelves"
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. read more