THE WORD ON......Cheap fuel or just cheap service

Sorry but I feel the need for a rant! I needed fuel earlier for the car. Naughty me had let the guage fall into the red so I was desperate!

I stopped at the Tesco filling station on Manor Avenue. Diesel is 118.9p per litre, so not the cheapest but not the dearest. I put £20 in (more days than cash til pay day!) and went in to pay.

I was directed (by sign) to the 'express til for fuel only' - only to find that everyone queues for the next free cashout. The lad at the til grunted 'do you 'ave a clubcard?' so I gave him my clubcard, put my payment card in the machine, did the PIN bit, and waited.

Maybe I shouldn't be surprised but I thought THE CUSTOMER IS IMPORTANT...... the lad shouted to his manager 'can I go on me break? I'm here for ages yet and not 'ad one'. Without hesitation or thought for ME - THE CUSTOMER the manager shouts back (from somewhere behind) 'yeah go now if you like'. Without a bye your leave, do you want a receipt or thank you, the lad who apparently was serving me, picked up a bundle of baskets and left. (presumably for a pasty and a fag out the back!!)


So the moral behind my tale ------ if you're desperate for fuel nip into Tesco Manor Ave, put enough in to get you to Shell on Cross Street and get some better service for a similar price!!!

Thanks guys, I feel much better for a rant!

W RATING: just because the fuel isn't too badly priced. Didn't have a look round but the Tesco Express seemed to be well enough stocked too for quick snacks. I'll RATE it 2W.


What's your WORD ON cheap fuel or cheap service?
Where's the cheapest fuel in Sale?
Where's the best service station?

Have you been to Tesco Manor Avenue - did I just pick a bad day??