The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 As title says, I'm finding it difficult to find V Power fuel anywhere near me. On Monday, I went to one in Croydon (beddington), then onto Purley, then to Godstone and then finally to Old Coulsdon. Nowt anywhere. Really need to fill up. Any help would be appreciated! Thanx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 try a petrol station Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Just go to the nearest sainsbury or tesco that do super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 http://www.shell.co.uk/home/content/gbr/products_services/on_the_road/shell_station_locator/online_station_locator/ ...then type in coulsdon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Got the numbers for about 15 stations that I could reach and gonna give them a call this morning as I'm finally off work to be able to try to sort it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 What he's trying to say is it's all sold out around here. Does anyone local know if any high octane petrols are coming out of any pumps? I have my phone now. Text me when you find some juice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Redhill - No Old Coulsdon - No Beddington, Croydon - No Epsom - No Purley - No answer Godstone - No Croydon (Windmill Road) - No New Addington - No Sanderstead - No Lewisham - No answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Bizarre, nothing sold out in SW London, I topped up in Tesco New Malden on the A3 on Monday? Pretty much all the petrol stations around Richmond are selling high octane as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Ok maybe I am being a V Power snob. Think I'll have to result in going for Tesco high octane. Got no choice. Unless someone can tell me otherwise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Tried several locally with no luck. I ended up getting Murco Super Unleaded from the Chipstead Valley Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 At the height of the fuel panic I found the Heston services on the M4 full to the brim with high octane, have you tried hitting the nearest motorway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStrong Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Get the app MyGas, pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Dear Sir/ Madam Thank you for your email. We understand the challenges and uncertainty you are facing at the moment, created by the increased publicity around the potential for strike action following the announcement by Unite. In order to meet customer demand during this challenging period, we have taken the temporary step of prioritising deliveries of maingrade fuels from 30th March. Once again, thank your for contacting Shell UK. Please do not hesitate to email us back for any other concerns. Kind regards Mark Lee Shell Customer Service Centre Rowlandsway House Wythenshawe M22 5SB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 if you stop being a V Power snob there are a few options... i filled up the bike with Esso Supreme with no probs and no sign of a shortage at the Hayling Down service station just outside Purley on the A235 by Capella Court (funny building in the middle of the road) yesterday.. big plus is that they are generally one of the cheapest around too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 Shell V-Power is still as rare as rocking horse sh.. WTF??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John tarantula Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 use any high octane, will be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Using Tesco Momentum 99 at the mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Shell V-Power is still as rare as rocking horse sh.. WTF??? You are right - it does seem V-power supply in our part of the world has dried up - was out yesterday and checked at the 3 Shell stations I saw - all had the yellow "out of use" labels on the V-power pumps. So Tesco got my business with plentiful supplies of Momentum God, that means I'm supporting Jason Plato in the BTCC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 It's just stupid. Every other petrol company are pumping out all their different lines, yet Shell who advertise so much about their superior Ferrari supported and enhanced V-Power, is being held back! Losing custom guys! Get that V-Power out to the garages now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 My bro suggested another reason why there may be a shortage of V-Power. Remember back when Morrisons had an issue with their fuel and it caused some damage to customers cars? Perhaps Shell have made a faulty batch of V-Power and thus are currently making more to replace the stock that would have been delivered to the petrol stations.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Old Coulsdon Shell still have no V-Power. Just to save anyone going out of their way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 My bro suggested another reason why there may be a shortage of V-Power. Remember back when Morrisons had an issue with their fuel and it caused some damage to customers cars? Perhaps Shell have made a faulty batch of V-Power and thus are currently making more to replace the stock that would have been delivered to the petrol stations.... My guess is they have prioritising diesel then unleaded and then bugger those who need the high octane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 My bro suggested another reason why there may be a shortage of V-Power. Remember back when Morrisons had an issue with their fuel and it caused some damage to customers cars? Perhaps Shell have made a faulty batch of V-Power and thus are currently making more to replace the stock that would have been delivered to the petrol stations.... My guess is they have prioritising diesel then unleaded and then bugger those who need the high octane A gamble that has led many £'s going Tescos way....oh well Shell, maybe next time Oh and I might add that at my local Tesco, Momentum was priced at 1.43, thought I was misreading, but it was true.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I wish I could be a V-Power snob, but no Shell stations around here, BP 97 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I'm sure most folks on here know it already but if you're getting supermarket stuff go with the Tesco as it's 99 whereas the Sainsburys stuff is only 97 ron. S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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