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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Since Thursday I've been unable to get any V-Power now

Scoobs been sat in the drive since, with less than a quarter left.

None of the Shells local to me but have had any delivery of V-Power

Anyone managed to get any in London?
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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Yes in Clapham South
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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i got some yesterday some, west drayton, new shell station near harmondsworth by pass!
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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U lucky buggers!
Doubt I'd make it that far on a quarter

If anyone knows of any Shell in East London or West Essex that have V-Power then please post.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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I'm in that area(ish) as well and going to Brands tomorrow for a track day. Rang round the stations and none have any.

Shell has apparently suspended delivery of V Power until regular grade has returned to normal. They want to avoid customers complaining that they are only supplying the more expensive premium grade.

The people I spoke to said they had no indication on when they will have it delivered (that was around 2pm today).

Always religously used V Power but been advised by those in the know to go with Tesco Momentum with a touch of octane booster on the track and I'll be fine.

Be keen to know if anybody has found some though..
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none in oxford ekk light came on tonight?
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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All the muppets seem to still be panic buying because all 3 of my local Shells haven't had any since last Friday. Might have to try Tesco momentum if I can't get any Vpower tonight... got about 90 miles left in the tank and I do 60 a day for work... sigh
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by lloydee
Since Thursday I've been unable to get any V-Power now

Scoobs been sat in the drive since, with less than a quarter left.

None of the Shells local to me but have had any delivery of V-Power

Anyone managed to get any in London?
Why don't you just use 95 and drive off boost?
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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i`m worried now, i`m on the warning light and didnt fill up yesterday because local garage didnt have any, i presumed they would have some more today but doesnt look good
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by urban
Why don't you just use 95 and drive off boost?
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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Called up the nearest 8 Shells to me.
Every single one is still out and have no idea when the next delivery is.
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Originally Posted by urban
Why don't you just use 95 and drive off boost?
Not worth the risk IMO
And driving a Scoob off boost? Where the fun in that lol
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Kas Spec C
Yes in Clapham South
Nice 1 fella. Think i will head up there tonight to see if there is any left.
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Still no luck.

Anyone manage to get some?
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 06:35 AM
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I made a thread up last night sayin i found some, in st albans, scoob was off the rd for a week
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Originally Posted by ScoobySteve69
Why not?
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by HT04
Spoke to a guy at shell and he said it could be another month before delivery.

Dan
I really hope this is not true!!!
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Getting mixed answers... A few are saying they are expecting delivery on Saturday.

But called the head office and they say they have no set date.
They are prioritising normal unleaded before they start sending out deliveries of V-Power.

What a joke... Panic buyers = t***ers!

Wishing my car wasn't mapped on v-power ATM
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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Try Tescos 99RON if you can get hold of it or get some Octane Booster; this one

http://www.nitrous.com.au/

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Filled up a couple of days ago at the shell on Ilford lane, IGsomething
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Harryr34
Filled up a couple of days ago at the shell on Ilford lane, IGsomething
Just called them and they've now run out.
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Nothing around NW London either and west London
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plenty here around gatwick, well momentum 99........
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by lloydee
Since Thursday I've been unable to get any V-Power now

Scoobs been sat in the drive since, with less than a quarter left.

None of the Shells local to me but have had any delivery of V-Power

Anyone managed to get any in London?

Not got any V-power round here still, but depending where you are the Tesco garage off Jct 3 of the M4 / A312 had 99ron Momentum there that I know of.
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 02:15 AM
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this worries me a little...... why choose v power and not momentum 99. i know the fuel tanks are not cleaned as much as shell. but thats why i have a fuel filter. whats the deal?
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 03:41 AM
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Lots of V-power on motorway services(but for £1.55-£1.60),but no at normal forecourt,we are now running Momentum too


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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 03:55 AM
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whats wrong with momentum fuel... ?
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by craigo
whats wrong with momentum fuel... ?
Nothing wrong,but some tuners said is not consistent as V-power and mainly people who switched fuel from V-Power to the Momentum using little Octane booster


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