Petrol station preference?

[Maha]

We have two here in Warkworth so there is a choice.
Mobil and Shell....Shell is my Preference but i mostly use the Mobil cos there's more room at the pumps. The shell is 'old school' ...a corner station with four pumps and two lanes that fit four cars only so can be a squeeze, But theres no bullshit with pre-pay. Question is...Do you have a Preference of which Petrol Station you would rather use? If there is a choice that is?
If you are out and dont have a choice cos theres only one? cant help that.
No reason need be given but if there is one....give away.
If you leave your house on your bike and need Petrol, which Station do you go to? Most of us have a choice.

[Edbear]

Whichever station takes the discount vouchers... Down here that's 2 x BP and 1 x Caltex, though the Caltex only takes the 4c ones.

I've known Les Wilmot my whole life, and he's a good bloke! My Bro-in-law did his apprenticeship there.

[Disco Dan]

Big. SHeltered. Short/no queues. Sell hot pies. Same side of the road as me so I dont have to turn around.

The name on the sign means very little at the pump.

[yungatart]

BP, cos we get cheaper petrol there.
But when we do a big grocery shop and get a coupon for 20 cents per litre discount, we go to Pak'n'Save petrol.
Prepay hasn't really caught on here yet..(to my knowledge)

[Usarka]

Funnily enough i do have an irrational lean towards bp, gull and to a degree caltex (the California Texas theme puts me off) Who would'a thunk it.

i used to work in a shell service station, maybe thats why i want to burn them all down :devil2:

mobil always seem "cheap"

[klingon]

I use BP but only because they give me AA points and there's a convenient one on my way to work. Oh and I get the 4c/litre discount because I shop at New World - so the fact they usually have the highest prices doesn't bother me too much.

[HornetBoy]

Well ill either use Mobil or Pak N Save as i cant be bothered taking my helmet and ear plugs out to pay inside the shop i can just use prepay :2thumbsup no bullshitting around inside just swipe the card and get going.

Not worried about who charges highest cause i buy 98 and if they dont have that then ill go to the next one.

[NZsarge]

BP ultimate then Caltex then Mobil.

[fireball]

go the Hanua gas station its my local bloody good folk run that place and always have cream doughnuts ! :drool:

[Maha]

BP, cos we get cheaper petrol there.
But when we do a big grocery shop and get a coupon for 20 cents per litre discount, we go to Pak'n'Save petrol.
Prepay hasn't really caught on here yet..(to my knowledge)

Yeah pre-pay does not bother me, I just them to release the pump so i can fill, or Anne tells them....:spanking:

[yungatart]

Yeah pre-pay does not bother me, I just them to release the pump so i can fill, or Anne tells them....:spanking:

Yeah, I can see how that would work...she is one scary lady, almost as scary as me!!

[Maha]

Funnily enough i do have an irrational lean towards bp, gull and caltex. Who would'a thunk it.

i used to work in a shell service station, maybe thats why i want to burn them all down :devil2:

mobil always seem "cheap"

Mobil Staff here are really..... non helpful as a rule



I use BP but only because they give me AA points and there's a convenient one on my way to work. Oh and I get the 4c/litre discount because I shop at New World - so the fact they usually have the highest prices doesn't bother me too much.

Thats an extremely good reason to use a particular Station klingon..price does not bother me either.


go the Hanua gas station its my local bloody good folk run that place and always have cream doughnuts ! :drool:

And the name of that Station would be????...or you could just vote.

[Maha]

BP ultimate then Caltex then Mobil.


Cheers for the simple reply NZsarge....the outcome of this poll is significant.

[Luckylegs]

Pay at the pump... (When it works, which does seem to be getting less frequent)

[NZsarge]

Cheers for the simple reply NZsarge....the outcome of this poll is significant.

What can I say, i'm a simple kinda guy....................:shifty::rolleyes:

[Gubb]

Mobil, but the fuelcard helps with that decision.

[fireball]

And the name of that Station would be????...or you could just vote.

Hanua Petrol station..... its not a company station it flies its own flag, but one would assume an oil company refuels it but no idea who so it fits into .... other

[Magua]

Mobil. Eftpos at the pump. _b

[Meekey_Mouse]

BP... I tend to think they're fuel is cleaner (Got no proof to back that up... Just personal testing... Seems to go further *shrug*) and a lot of the people who work at the Taupo one are pretty friendly to bikers :)

[westie]

Mobil for convenience. Love the swipe an go(when its working)

[nallac]

i'm out Snells Maha so use the BP out here,could actually call it a service station as they offer to fill up ya tank,unlike Mobil Warkworth..

If in town i use the Shell as they are good to.
Mobil i try to avoid at all times,ten times as many pumps but NO
service and on prepay.

[Mom]

Yeah, I can see how that would work...she is one scary lady, almost as scary as me!!

Whatever! :devil2:

I do not like to use the local Mobil station, prepay being the least it. I knew a woman who applied for a job there and laughed at what they offered to pay her. Pay peanuts get monkeys, and heaven help you if you want a gas bottle filled! Grrrrrrr.

[Jiminy]

I tend to use Shell. It's around the corner, and I feel that I'm getting more mileage from BP/Shell than pretty much any of the other one. Would need more serious experiments to confirm, though.

It's a shame they don't have 98 where I usually stop, though.

[ZK-Awesome]

Shell, cos it takes the supermarket fuel vouchers I "get" from work. Though these don;t usually do much, my scooter's 4L fuel tank means I rarely save more than 10c.

[mynameis]

Shell because I get fly buys and I can get my toaster after 10 years.

[barty5]

BP, cos we get cheaper petrol there.
But when we do a big grocery shop and get a coupon for 20 cents per litre discount, we go to Pak'n'Save petrol.
Prepay hasn't really caught on here yet..(to my knowledge)

20c a liter just bout worth the air ticket down to do the shoppin there only ever seen 10c a liter up here.

[Donor]

go the Hanua gas station its my local bloody good folk run that place and always have cream doughnuts ! :drool:

Hanua?

Where dat??

[Zuki Bandit]

I like Gull. Self service prevents the attendants from from pouncing on you! That said, I do like the occasional pounce:devil2:

[fireball]

Hanua?

Where dat??

:lol: my bad HUNUA come on its been a long day and it was not pleasant weather out there today

[lanci]

I can't understand people voting BP, those cunts have instigated the 4-5 price rises!!!

[BiK3RChiK]

We have Mobilcard which gives us something like 0.06c/l off and Shellcard which gives us something like 0.03 or 0.04 c/l off, so we use either one of these.

Then, when I shop at New World I keep the 0.10c/l off voucher for BP and use that (and sometimes it is even 0.12c/l off)... but there is a grumpy old fella there, so I'll be avoiding the place when he is on the forecourt.

[Maha]

i'm out Snells Maha so use the BP out here,could actually call it a service station as they offer to fill up ya tank,unlike Mobil Warkworth..

If in town i use the Shell as they are good to.
Mobil i try to avoid at all times,ten times as many pumps but NO
service and on prepay.

Exactly my thoughts. Wilmots (Shell) are a more 'personal' to deal with...

[Grub]

BP gets my vote because I like their "Ultimate" 98 octane gas.

Mobil is very very last because of their pre-pay policy and crap service.

G.A.S is second choice because they are community based operations keeping gas available after the bloody oil companies closed the last station in town. Eketahuna was one of the first I think and was the initiaivee of Warren who at that time owned the big Shell station on the Masterton through-road.

Pak n Save is next because they started the whole discout-for-groceries scheme and still give the biggest discounts.

The others I treat as much the same. Challenge was cool because Fletchers tried to give the finger to the oils companies - instead they sold out to them. We don't have Gull in this part of the world.

[Big Dog]

Caltex. No question I have less problems with blocked lines and better fuel economy in the 'busa (and every other bike I have ever owned).
Generally decision is based on location but if it is not too far out of my way then the choices go pretty much Caltex > BP > Mobil > GAS > Gull > Shell > Other.
No point in driving an extra 5 kms to save 5 - 20 kms per tank.:weird:
For service BP > Mobil > Caltex> Gas > Gull > Shell > Other. Commiserations to those that work for or own Shell or other branded gas stations.

Service does not matter to me because there is nothing a forecourt attendant can do I can't do myself without making less of a mess on the bike / car.

[DingoZ]

Bp for their 98.
And they take the vouchers from the supermarket. Saves a heap of dollars at the pump.

But if out and about, what ever one is on the way really. Caltex, and then the rest.

[LilSel]

I use Caltex mostly cuz my company & personal fuel cards are for Caltex... Didnt really get a choice... Use mum's BP fuel card too... so usually just those two... but hey... if ya need gas, ya need gas... whichever is closest

[hang0ver]

Caltex always seems to be cleaner, better layed out, and better lit at night...

BP comes in secondary.

_-H-_

[sweetp]

Pac n save cause I don't have to take off my helmet....

[sosman]

I use any station & avoid mobil at all cost if possible,useless wankers always have [out of service] on the pumps that use eftpos,think its because there lossing sales from customers not going into shop,so i just ride off to next Gas station

[madandy]

Mobil because I always liked their trucks when I was a wee lad.
I like to use 98RON where possible - its recommended for my engines.
And I like the EFTPOS at the pump - just swipe yer card, fill the tank,take receipt and leave.
Caltex is my next choice as 95RON is also fine in my bikes and car and I beleive their Techron is a clean fuel.
Gull will get my vote when E10 makes it to Tauranga.

But usually I base my decision on where I am and which servo is most convenient to me at that time.

EDIT: Just seen on C Live that Exon Mobil just posted the biggest profit in US Corporate history!
And their 4c discount is crap aint it?!!

My preference just boosted Caltex into the lead.

[Kickaha]

Where's the option for "whatever fuel station is closest" I don't give a toss what brand of fuel or what the cost is, it's about convinience

[avgas]

I used TEXACO cos it uses real horses......i hear the others give you goat power lol

[skidMark]

Um whichever one is there when i run out of petrol...

[Motu]

Two stations in town - Shell on SH1 is used by people on SH1.The Mobil off the main road is used by locals.I've never even used the Shell.

[Maha]

If you are out and dont have a choice cos theres only one? cant help that.



Where's the option for "whatever fuel station is closest" I don't give a toss what brand of fuel or what the cost is, it's about convinience

I did make mention of that very fact Kickaja, Its all about ''If'' you have a preference...eg: for particular fuel, we all would agree about not giving a toss if you are in need....and quick. This purely for research, and no im not planning on buying/working at a Petrol Station, just pick one, maybe choosing one that has your favorite colour perhaps?

[Maha]

Um whichever one is there when i run out of petrol...

You must be the luckiest bastard living to have one ''there'' when you run out.

[twotyred]

Pac n save cause I don't have to take off my helmet....

why would you take off your helmet?? it's a gas station not a bank!

[Gubb]

why would you take off your helmet?? it's a gas station not a bank!
Gas Stations get held up more often than Banks.

It's a courtesy thing, they don't have to serve you either, if you want the gas, you need to abide by the guidelines that they provide.

[twotyred]

Gas Stations get held up more often than Banks.

they may do but there is no law requireing you to take off your helmet AFAIK... never have yet

[Gubb]

how is that relevant?
Why do you think Banks make you take your Helmet off first?

[Rockbuddy]

caltex cause ive got a caltex card and get automatic 4cents a litre discount

[Swoop]

It seems to be BP at the top of my list. AA points + Pack&slave coupons.
Shell second place.

I never use mobil or caltex.

the outcome of this poll is significant.
Will the winner be offered a golden opportunity to sponsor a TV show???:blip:

It's a courtesy thing, they don't have to serve you either, if you want the gas, you need to abide by the guidelines that they provide.
When they require middle eastern people to remove their burkah to complete a sale...:oi-grr:
I never remove the helmet at gas stations.

[Gubb]

When they require middle eastern people to remove their burkah to complete a sale...:oi-grr:
I never remove the helmet at gas stations.

That's a fair comment, but in 7 years in the industry, i've never seen someone wearing a burkah at a Petrol station.

How odd.

[Ixion]

Petrol's petrol. It all burns. I'm surprised there are so many who are selective.

I don't believe in pandering to bikes. Mine are all jolly grateful there're getting petrol at all, not kerosene. Like I say to then "Drink it up and stop whining, there's a starving moped in China would be jolly grateful for that nice 91 octane petrol"

I use whatever is nearest when I run onto reserve, and whatever doesn't shag me around with prepay crap. Other than that, I don't really care.

[Mikkel]

BP Ultimate all the way...

...when possible.


And regarding the helmet thing - I usually make a point of opening my visor after having filled the tank. I then get my wallet out before I enter the store, haven't had anyone seem nervous or ill at ease with that approach.

[skidMark]

You must be the luckiest bastard living to have one ''there'' when you run out.


LOL i just knw when shes going to run out same k's out of a tank always so yeah...

flick to reserve, whatever gassy comes up i take it.

[MaxB]

Any station not on prepay, I just refuse to go near a business that assumes I'm a crim 'cos someone else drove off without paying.

BP ultimate is my fuel of choice.

[skidMark]

they may do but there is no law requireing you to take off your helmet AFAIK... never have yet


There is a sticker on front window of every petrol station.

With a helmet crossed out.

It is a retail shop so it's like leaving your dog outside it's a condition of being on thier premisis, i have been known to just leave it on though, i do take it off sometimes but if i have put in say $20 aned have it in cash i drop it through the night pay window and knock on the window. and then make sure they acknowledge it, and then ride off.

People in the que inside give you the evils. but i have better things to do than stand in a que for 5 minutes, while they put through all thier jew vouchers, magazines and candy bars etc.

For the sake of $1 i cant be arsed with vouchers and crap.

[skidMark]

Any station not on prepay, I just refuse to go near a business that assumes I'm a crim 'cos someone else drove off without paying.

BP ultimate is my fuel of choice.

LOL it's not hard you have to go in anyway, i just say i do not know how much it will be heres, x amount of cash, or my eftpos card. the thing is then they have you on the instore camera thats the reasoning for it is so you have to come into the store so they can fully identify you.

90% of stations in auckland are prepay now, with prices like this they just cant risk it. There are so many drive off's that it isn't funny.

[skidMark]

Petrol's petrol. It all burns. I'm surprised there are so many who are selective.

I don't believe in pandering to bikes. Mine are all jolly grateful there're getting petrol at all, not kerosene. Like I say to then "Drink it up and stop whining, there's a starving moped in China would be jolly grateful for that nice 91 octane petrol"

I use whatever is nearest when I run onto reserve, and whatever doesn't shag me around with prepay crap. Other than that, I don't really care.

Why are people so fussed about prepay, well ixion you are a pretty dodgy looking old fella ya know.

I mean yes prepay is an extra hassle.

but if ive pulled into a gassy and got cap open etc ready to fill im not going to close it and goto a different gassy just on that, it'ws petty, these ol timers, don't realise times be a changin.

[Dodger]

BP, cos we get cheaper petrol there.
But when we do a big grocery shop and get a coupon for 20 cents per litre discount, we go to Pak'n'Save petrol.

Pak'n'Save = supplied by BP at least that's what's written on the pumps in Lower Hutt.

[EJK]

BP

Cause I work at the 2nd most busiest BP in the country.

Visit me sometime people! ;)

[Usarka]

but if ive pulled into a gassy and got cap open etc ready to fill im not going to close it and goto a different gassy just on that, it'ws petty, these ol timers, don't realise times be a changin.

thats why you read the signs first.

if it says prepay, flip the bird, lay some rubber and ride on hoping to find another station before you run out of gas as i almost did last week.

[Maha]

Petrol's petrol. It all burns. I'm surprised there are so many who are selective.

I don't believe in pandering to bikes. Mine are all jolly grateful there're getting petrol at all, not kerosene. Like I say to then "Drink it up and stop whining, there's a starving moped in China would be jolly grateful for that nice 91 octane petrol"

I use whatever is nearest when I run onto reserve, and whatever doesn't shag me around with prepay crap. Other than that, I don't really care.

I feel sorry for your bikes Les, thats like giving your cat Jellimeat when you know it prefers Fancy Feast. Here's a senario....you leave home on your bike and you need gas, there are four gas station fairly close to you, which one do you use?.......you must must use one, even if the preference is....its closest!

[Swoop]

And regarding the helmet thing - I usually make a point of opening my visor after having filled the tank. I then get my wallet out before I enter the store, haven't had anyone seem nervous or ill at ease with that approach.
Yes, exactly the same approach as myself. Visor up and wallet out.

[megageoff76]

I prefer to use Shell.

The reason being is they sell 95. If I go to either the Mobil or BP, their only choices are either 91 or 98 and I dont want to use either of those nasty concoctions, as they make my bike run like pants.

[Tank]

BP 98 - I hate using anything else in the bike or any of the cars.

[Maha]

I prefer to use Shell.

The reason being is they sell 95. If I go to either the Mobil or BP, their only choices are either 91 or 98 and I dont want to use either of those nasty concoctions, as they make my bike run like pants.


BP 98 - I hate using anything else in the bike or any of the cars.

Seems there are quite a few that prefer a particular Station for the Petrol alone, not just because one is closer to home. A real difference of opinions on what is going into your bike....thank you for adding the reasons...interesting.

[Usarka]

I like BP because of the colour.

I actually think I'm being serious here.

(and it's not american, and i have a "feeling" that my bike & car likes it better.)

[Maha]

I like BP because of the colour.

I actually think I'm being serious here.

(and it's not american, and i have a "feeling" that my bike & car likes it better.)

You mean Green/Yellow?.....or the Energy Transfer Engineers or the petrol?

[Usarka]

You mean Green/Yellow?.....or the Energy Transfer Engineers or the petrol?

Actually thats a good point, there do seem to be a lot of indian owned/run bp's around mianus for some reason........

Nope, the nice green colour (never really notice the yellow, must be subtle).

[MadDuck]

When heading off for a ride I have choice of BP or Mobil.

Choose Mobil purely because its eftpos at pump and in the mornings last thing I feel like is being nice and polite to some pimple faced teen chewing gum standing behind the station counter........

[Maha]

When heading off for a ride I have choice of BP or Mobil.

Choose Mobil purely because its eftpos at pump and in the mornings last thing I feel like is being nice and polite to some pimple faced teen chewing gum standing behind the station counter........

So Skidmark HAS got a job??

[megageoff76]

Actually thats a good point, there do seem to be a lot of indian owned/run bp's around mianus for some reason

Thats because a spoonfull of curry makes your petrol go faster.