TVR Tuscans banned at BP petrol stations?

TVR Tuscans banned at BP petrol stations?

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TUS373

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Saturday 23rd March
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Used to own a Tuscan some years ago and enjoyed the experience. I remember having to open the boot lid to access the petrol filler. My memory is hazy if it was the same in the Chimaera.

Saw a YouTube video tonight of a chap with a classic car, who also had to open the boot to refuel.

The BP station he was at called him on the tannoy to tell him that all doors and boot have to be shut before they will authorise the pump. That's kind of difficult with his car, and would be same with a Tuscan!

He went it the shop and was told it was BP's policy, and even though they understood that his filler was in the boot, apologised but refused to serve him.

I know the world has gone mad, but is this really a thing? Any Tuscan owners had this at BP?

TUS373

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Saturday 23rd March
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Just found an old thread here:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

May be it is a thing, but not all petrol stations follow it. New to me any way.

TUS373

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Saturday 23rd March
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I guess she did it to protect her job.

That's OK until she gers sacked for killing BP's business, turning away thirsty big engined cars. Doh!

TUS373

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Saturday 23rd March
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I am summising that the policy is to do with theft prevention rather than safety. Sounds like Sainsburys handled that OK.

TUS373

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Sunday 24th March
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Thank you.

We have to put up with some proper bks in this country it seems. Its crazy!

Think if this happened to me and I still had a Tuscan, I would may a point of boycotting that particular fuel brand in future.