Gas pumps-the actual pumps, not pricing
Discussion
GTIR said:
Is there an invention that you slip under the fuel trigger that holds it on?
I've often thought this. And why do women always struggle to get the cap off? And don't people realise they don't have to park the side nearest the filler? (unless in a 4x4 or van)
A slightly squashed 500ml coke type bottle works on most pumps. Even better with a van that needs the passenger open to fill up as it can't be seen by the cashier although round here they don't seem to give a monkeys anyway. Have been known to clean mirrors/windsceen/lights whilst filling up and noone batted an eyelid. If you can get the nozzle in and the garage will authorise you, the hgv pumps usually have the locking handle for 'hands-free' filling.I've often thought this. And why do women always struggle to get the cap off? And don't people realise they don't have to park the side nearest the filler? (unless in a 4x4 or van)
g4ry13 said:
ESOG said:
g4ry13 said:
boohoo! It's over £6.27/gallon for petrol here. Americans are so annoying when they complain about fuel.
Yes were all very annoying. 
I wasn't complaining, I was simply stating what fuel prices are.GTIR said:
Is there an invention that you slip under the fuel trigger that holds it on?
I've often thought this. And why do women always struggle to get the cap off? And don't people realise they don't have to park the side nearest the filler? (unless in a 4x4 or van)
I use the fuel cap. Take that out (and the ford ones) just fit under the handle so you can pump hands free. It also cuts out as well when t deems the tank is full enough.I've often thought this. And why do women always struggle to get the cap off? And don't people realise they don't have to park the side nearest the filler? (unless in a 4x4 or van)
Viper said:
ESOG said:
MOOSE - what kind of engine(s) is in it? Corvette V8? I find it hilarious how boats have american muscle hearts hehe 
Imagine a Viper engine in a boat!
thats already done years ago by Ilmore, infact they put x2 of them inImagine a Viper engine in a boat!
and sometimes they supercharge them
http://www.boats.com/boat-content/2010/02/don%E2%8...
Big block chevy on the other hand goes without saying.
PaulHogan said:
I know the UK and the US are nations divided by a common language but why in the name of all that's holy did you decide to call what - and this may surprise you - is a liquid thing as 'Gas'?
Hmmmm. Maybe it's an abbreviation of Gasoline
One thing to note on Americans moaning about
When I worked over there, my colleagues were paid a Dollar equivalent of my Sterling salary.
Similarly, the minimum wage there is approximate to ours but in Dollars.
So, in real terms, their petrol costs (to them) is broadly similar to ours is for us.
HD Adam said:
When I worked over there, my colleagues were paid a Dollar equivalent of my Sterling salary.
Similarly, the minimum wage there is approximate to ours but in Dollars.
So, in real terms, their petrol costs (to them) is broadly similar to ours is for us.
Amen - someone who actually 'gets it'. Similarly, the minimum wage there is approximate to ours but in Dollars.
So, in real terms, their petrol costs (to them) is broadly similar to ours is for us.
ESOG said:
Yes were all very annoying. I wasn't complaining, I was simply stating what fuel prices are.
$10.20 at current exchange rates where i live , not complaining just stating a fact I wasn't complaining, I was simply stating what fuel prices are.my wife is a manager for a few esso petrol stations , and the number of drive-offs is going up considerably. if we used prepay like the americans the problem would disappear overnight.......
There was nothing to stop UK fuel companies and station owners installing "pay at the pump" years ago.
They didn't want to at that time and now whining about drive away?????
Where I live the pumps will not operate unless you pay first, for cash/cards, although I don't understand that as all the pumps are pay at the pump type (with some very small exceptions, rural type stations for example), or use the cc card machine at the pump.
Doesn't seem to be that difficult.
They didn't want to at that time and now whining about drive away?????
Where I live the pumps will not operate unless you pay first, for cash/cards, although I don't understand that as all the pumps are pay at the pump type (with some very small exceptions, rural type stations for example), or use the cc card machine at the pump.
Doesn't seem to be that difficult.
no ones whining i was just stating that driveoffs were increasing ,despite cctv and anpr, and that I thought it would be a better idea to prepay . robberies are becoming far more frequent as well , as well as abuse to staff etc etc
also there seems to be an awful lot of people "forgetting" their cash cards/wallets recently as well ,even though they've brimmed their tank
ps i don't work for any petrol company, i'm an engineer, i'm not whining just stating what the OH tells me when she gets home from work
pps contrary to what i presumed b4 she got the job , noone gets a discount!!!
also there seems to be an awful lot of people "forgetting" their cash cards/wallets recently as well ,even though they've brimmed their tank
ps i don't work for any petrol company, i'm an engineer, i'm not whining just stating what the OH tells me when she gets home from work
pps contrary to what i presumed b4 she got the job , noone gets a discount!!!
Edited by bamberwell on Saturday 30th April 17:15
ESOG said:
I've been meaning to post this little complaint on PH for quite some time now and tonight is the night. Now, ill admit it may come off as being assinine, dull even, but nevertheless I feel it needs to be heard and I want your experiences as well. It sincerely irks me when I pay the gas attendant cash in advance before fueling up, say I give him 20 dollars for arguments sake, and as the pump nears the end of 20 dollars it slows itself down. With me so far? Why in the world do they preset it to come to a near goddarned halt around $19.60!!!! It takes forever to get to 20 dollars damnit!!! Can't they have it slow down at $19.90 for frigs sake!?!
As a stupid tourist who, on first encountering this bizarre phenomenon, thought the pump had broken and just gave up and left it somewhere around the .85 mark, I can appreciate your point. However, I began to suspect some time ago that pre-payers (especially cash ones) are a rare phenomenon in the States who, according to the Official Gas Station Cashiers' Training Manual, are not worthy of good service and should therefore be treated like the Worthless Scum They Are™. Of course I have no hard evidence for this whatsoever. But the fact remains that every single time I've had to do a pre-pay, the cashier has either been completely confused by my request or reluctantly agreed whilst making a face more suggestive of me having just asked to crimp one off on his deli counter. I kind of figured it 'wasn't the done thing'.This is, of course, made all the more galling when you're forced to do a pre-pay at a station using those utterly spacktarded pumps which demand your Zip code to 'authorise' your card at the pump in the name of security, thus forcing criminals (and non-residents) in to the cashier. Who, like every other cashier in the entire nation, will swipe the card without even looking at the signature on it and let you proceed anyway. It was a welcome relief on this year's holiday to see that these infernal dispensers don't seem to have made it over to your neck of the woods in the East, as they have apparently taken over in California and the south west, making filling up a particularly fraught experience.
Still, at least once you've filled up then actually driving in your country is so much better than the UK it's unreal. Apart from Massachusetts of course.
Stu R said:
GTIR said:
Is there an invention that you slip under the fuel trigger that holds it on?
Standard fitment on pumps in the US, UAE and a few others. not allowed in the UK.The diesel pump I used this morning had one but then again I don't really fancy holding the trigger while I fill the truck fueltank with 500 litres.
Ten Ninety said:
As a stupid tourist who, on first encountering this bizarre phenomenon, thought the pump had broken and just gave up and left it somewhere around the .85 mark, I can appreciate your point. However, I began to suspect some time ago that pre-payers (especially cash ones) are a rare phenomenon in the States who, according to the Official Gas Station Cashiers' Training Manual, are not worthy of good service and should therefore be treated like the Worthless Scum They Are™. Of course I have no hard evidence for this whatsoever. But the fact remains that every single time I've had to do a pre-pay, the cashier has either been completely confused by my request or reluctantly agreed whilst making a face more suggestive of me having just asked to crimp one off on his deli counter. I kind of figured it 'wasn't the done thing'.
This is, of course, made all the more galling when you're forced to do a pre-pay at a station using those utterly spacktarded pumps which demand your Zip code to 'authorise' your card at the pump in the name of security, thus forcing criminals (and non-residents) in to the cashier. Who, like every other cashier in the entire nation, will swipe the card without even looking at the signature on it and let you proceed anyway. It was a welcome relief on this year's holiday to see that these infernal dispensers don't seem to have made it over to your neck of the woods in the East, as they have apparently taken over in California and the south west, making filling up a particularly fraught experience.
Still, at least once you've filled up then actually driving in your country is so much better than the UK it's unreal. Apart from Massachusetts of course.
I've never had a problem with either pre-paying, using a US debit or credit card at the machine or going into the shop and using cash or a card in several western states This is, of course, made all the more galling when you're forced to do a pre-pay at a station using those utterly spacktarded pumps which demand your Zip code to 'authorise' your card at the pump in the name of security, thus forcing criminals (and non-residents) in to the cashier. Who, like every other cashier in the entire nation, will swipe the card without even looking at the signature on it and let you proceed anyway. It was a welcome relief on this year's holiday to see that these infernal dispensers don't seem to have made it over to your neck of the woods in the East, as they have apparently taken over in California and the south west, making filling up a particularly fraught experience.
Still, at least once you've filled up then actually driving in your country is so much better than the UK it's unreal. Apart from Massachusetts of course.
The fuel station opposite to where I work seems to have it sorted out.
In the real world of commercial business, it is the way the fuel stations will be going.
Edited by D900SP on Saturday 30th April 21:12
D900SP said:
I've never had a problem with either pre-paying, using a US debit or credit card at the machine or going into the shop and using cash or a card in several western states
You shouldn't have a problem using a US-issued card at the pump... but any of us Brits visiting get our UK-issued cards rejected. Legitimate UK postal (zip) codes are alphanumeric (so we can't enter them) and picking a US zip just gets declined as it clearly doesn't match the one logged against the card holder's address.Sure you can pre-pay, but it's a right PITA if you're just wanting to fill a hire car before dropping off and have no idea of either the fuel economy or tank size.
We usually get round it by electing to buy the tank at the time of hire and just adding the odd splash of fuel if it looks like we might run dry.
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