The biggest, baddest, brightest, all-nightest petty staysh on the Lower North…read more Oh, but the number of pie dashes, ice cream runs, ATM skips and full-tank fill-ups I've done at this joint, I tell ya. It sports the full rummy: hot coffee, donuts, slurpee machine, (overpriced) groceries, and more chewing gum than you can throw a student at. Preeeetty sure it's 24hours, and if it ain't, it ought to be. People you will see here at any given time of day or night: school kids, tradies, soccer mums, a guy in a tux, girls dressed for nightclubs.

This is my local. (I'm not sure that terminology works for a service station instead of a bar, but…read moreinsofar as it does, then it is, so buttons.) It's independent, wich I like because Coles & Woolworths own the damn world right now - and throw James Packer into the mix and that's pretty much Australia right there - and the mechanic seems like a nice guy. They've fixed my car a few times and it was A-OK, my one gripe is one time I asked to be called with a run-down of repairs and costs before they were done, and I got called when the car was ready without my request having been accommodated, denying me the opportunity to say 'yes' to this and 'no' to that. Next time, I guess.

"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.

If you own a European car and in particular a German car then this is the place for you. Good…read morehonest service and well priced. Richard who owns the place is a top bloke and will look after your best interests. I have used him for years and highly recommend him.

Very good service from Richard at Falcon Garage. He's great about explaining exactly what the…read moreissue is and what your options are. And very fair about pricing. Kept me informed about the pickup time and did everything according to plan. I wouldn't even consider going anywhere else for my car, an older BMW 120.