petrol stretching in sligo

deadlybuzzman

Has anyone been caught with this? I've just dodged a bullet and gotten away with a bad tank, aside from the engine being jerky and close to cutting out there was no harm done but others may not be so lucky.
Anyone else experience this?

rizzodun

deadlybuzzman wrote: »

Has anyone been caught with this? I've just dodged a bullet and gotten away with a bad tank, aside from the engine being jerky and close to cutting out there was no harm done but others may not be so lucky.
Anyone else experience this?

I've heard quite a lot of rumours of places all over the county that people suspect are doing this, but that's all they've been so far.
I only buy fuel from one spot in town and never have had a problem in years. It might be worth reporting to see if it is indeed bad fuel or a problem with the car itself.

deadlybuzzman

rizzodun wrote: »

I've heard quite a lot of rumours of places all over the county that people suspect are doing this, but that's all they've been so far.
I only buy fuel from one spot in town and never have had a problem in years. It might be worth reporting to see if it is indeed bad fuel or a problem with the car itself.

I'm just back from the mechanic and he thinks it's was fiddled petrol too. He asked where I bought the petrol and smiled and nodded when I told him.
Who would be the relevant authority to contact?

punisher5112

Revenue would be very interested I would guess.

Gardai and file a report also.

Get fuel tested even if in doubt fill up a jerry can.

ectoraige

deadlybuzzman wrote: »

I'm just back from the mechanic and he thinks it's was fiddled petrol too. He asked where I bought the petrol and smiled and nodded when I told him.
Who would be the relevant authority to contact?

I think it falls under the remit of Customs/Revenue, could be wrong.

shanec1928

I think everyone knows the location in question.

promethius

yeah I think I know where you're on about alright. would stay well clear. i'm sticking with the regular spot not worth it for the sake of a few cents.

whatswhat

I had problems with my car a few months back and came to the conclusion it had to be down to the fuel. Although my car is diesel I would use one of 4 garages in and around town to fill up and have used the same 4 garages for over 6 years and never a problem until this July. The car was jerky and very flat, also acceleration slowed right down. I actually questioned had I put the correct fuel in in the first place but knew I had. It was very intermittent though, some days fine, others not. I was even blaming the hot spell of weather at one point. By coincidence, it had a service due so I sent it in and told the mechanic of my recent problems, asked him could he give it a thorough check for me. He did the full service on it and said that he could find no faults at all. The week after this, the car was at it again. By this time, I knew it had to be fuel causing this as all other options were ruled out. I remembered that twice I had bother after filling up at one certain spot, so decided never to go there again and opted to pay a bit more at another one. So I did this and as all seemed well, decided to stick to going to only that. Since July, I have had not a bother at all, not once and I do believe it was the fuel to blame. As said above,its worth a few extra cents. If my car is happy, I am happy!!

El Weirdo

A PM would be nice for those of us that aren't exactly sure of where ye're on about.

Edit: PM received. Thanks.

LaGlisse

Yeah wouldnt mind a PM either, Fill up at a few different places around town, not fuusy, wouldnt mind knowing where to avoid

loki7777

Same here please.

Me too please!

hjr

me too..please

shanec1928

A quick google leads you back to links on this site;)

sari

Would like a heads up too please

Brian.D

Wouldn't mind a PM either, Cheers

6781

What road in Sligo should I avoid when low on fuel?

CFG92

Would appreciate a pm from anyone who knows the filling station in question.

Juanito13

Have my suspicions but a pm would be appreciated.

Bleating Lamb

Would really appreciate a pm as well as sometimes get petrol in Sligo when passing through.

Drag00n79

I think I know the outlet in question but could someone pm me with the place to confirm it? Thanks.

Freddie Mercurys Bolero

I assume the palace in question could possibly be down the quays? I have noticed petrol doesn't last very long when purchased from there,nor does the home heating oil in barrells.

ruthy_2504

Like many I have suspicions but a PM would be appreciated if you're not sick of them yet!

Cheers

deadlybuzzman

6781 wrote: »

What road in Sligo should I avoid when low on fuel?

Without walking myself or indeed boards into any legal problems i won't totally spell it out but just so you know, the place isn't on a main Rd and is in the town but a bit out of the way.
A friend used to say if it's cheap it's cheap for a reason

jajjay

could I have a PM too, please?

Thanks
JJ

deadlybuzzman

Oh and my engine management light came on last night so I didn't escape unscathed after all

whatswhat

deadlybuzzman wrote: »

Oh and my engine management light came on last night so I didn't escape unscathed after all

Oh Dear, sorry to hear that. Hope its not too costly for you to fix. Good Luck.

El Weirdo

deadlybuzzman wrote: »

Without walking myself or indeed boards into any legal problems i won't totally spell it out but just so you know, the place isn't on a main Rd and is in the town but a bit out of the way.
A friend used to say if it's cheap it's cheap for a reason

That wasn't the place mentioned to me by PM.

deadlybuzzman

El Weirdo wrote: »

That wasn't the place mentioned to me by PM.

Ask the person that sent the pm. If they got their engine damaged too then fair enough

IvyTheTerrible

Could I have a pm on this too please?

Son Of A Vidic

Freddie Mercurys Bolero wrote: »

I assume the palace in question could possibly be down the quays? I have noticed petrol doesn't last very long when purchased from there,nor does the home heating oil in barrells.

But that place comes up so much, the whole County must know about it. I know there was hassle there in the past. But surely they've cleaned up their act, otherwise wouldn't the authorities pay them another visit.

Cakewheels

Can I have the PM as well please thanks

bonzos

The same place that was in court a few years ago for tampering with the seals on the tanks?.....also has the retired garda behind the counter for good measure.

Necro

Another place to watch is in one of the bigger towns in the county. Station has been done for it before and talk round here is they're at it again

EmptyTree

Could someone please forward me a PM please if they get the chance? Would really appreciate it. Thanks.

Memories

If somebody could also PM me the name of the place/places please. Thank you.

muddypaws

Would appreciate a pm as well please

Carson10

I know someone who has had to get a new engine fitted to their 131 Reg car costing €5000 after a tank of bad fuel. They would travel in the Mayo/Sligo area so I assume they got bad petrol along the way.

Freddie Mercurys Bolero

Ok pm me so please

prodsc

Wouldn't mind a PM please n thanks.

deadlybuzzman

I'm blessed. The garage reckons the engine management light went on after a missfire and there's no harm done.
As regards the pms there's not a prayer I'm going to come straight out with it. Go and ask ANYBODY in the trade and you'll find out pretty quick. I've had 6 or 7 people, some mechanics some not that guessed correctly 1st time what place I was talking about.

6781

Anyone here about bad fuel in the Tubbercurry area?

wowo

would love a pm

magnumlady

Can someone PM me too please.

genie

And me, too, please.

Mint Sauce

I only buy petrol from one place in Sligo, and from a well known chain, surely hope it not them, although could narrow down the suspected station to two or three.

TheKBizzle

Could I get a PM too please

Aru

can anyone drop me a pm?
had a run in with bad diesel in sligo lately. engine may be buggered now:( would really like to avoid a repeat

FirstinLastout

Same here for the PM if anyone would be so good to do so.

Voodoo_rasher

pm notify, thanks

jazyguy

Would love a pm too please.