Valid observation, but reserve the scorn for the thieves that have made pre-pay a reality.Originally Posted by Griffin
One hell of a ride.
Valid observation, but reserve the scorn for the thieves that have made pre-pay a reality.
mini meeeeeee
Never had any probs at petrol stations until I went to a mobil in Manurewa - wanted to fill my car - told them that and was given the response "prepay only". I answered with the obvious "but I don't know how much it will take" but they wouldn't budge. Kept getting the "prepay only, prepay only" like a friggin' cracked record. In the end, I needed the gas so I said "well in that case I'll have $20 instead of letting you fill my empty car". Would have been so much more satisfying to say stuff ya then you won't get my business again but I really needed that petrol! When another woman who was in the kiosk commented to the guy at the counter that they must lose a lot of business over it he simply said it was company policy with all the petrol thefts that have been occuring.
I lahk to moove eet moove eet...
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fükengrüven
Yep, x2. I used to ride a mile back into town to use the Mobil in Rotorua as it was lots quicker than using the authorise/prepay/queue for 10 bloody minutes cos there's 20 pumps & only 1 cashier BP Geyser. I'll be using the Shell over the road now.
Cheers
Clint
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The obvious solution to the drive-off's is eftpos at pump. Why would a station do away with it unless it is costing them more to have an eftpos terminal on each pump???
It solves the drive off issue. Have an attendant on the forecourt assisting people who are not familiar with the system.
It might even bring back the concept of "service"?
Hang on! I bet they are losing sales of chokky bars/coffee/and CD's inside the shop... = force the punters inside to pay.
Bastards!
TOP QUOTE: “The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people’s money.”
One hell of a ride.
For my own bike I know roughly how much it will take an a pre-pay, but for the test bikes it's quite frustrating having to nominate.
Most operators are good too - but the way the Mobil shop at greenlane is designed, the poorest view and furthest point from the pumps is exactly where the staff stand.
One hell of a ride.
A cheap, out of date, roll of fat doesn't excite you?
After thinking about it I can see the commercial reasons with them offering the service exclusively to Mobil Card holders.
Golden handcuffs.
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More details please. I haven't been nominated as a perv for nothing...
TOP QUOTE: “The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people’s money.”
One hell of a ride.
I think it was called a 'Pinkie'. 2 for $3. I declined.More details please. I haven't been nominated as a perv for nothing...
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Pass, I just started but Im in the Lub side of things not fuel (at the moment)
Ive run out of fucks to give
Potty Mouth
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"It would be spiteful, to put jellyfish in a trifle."\m/ o.o \m/
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sooo.... get a mobil card...
One hell of a ride.
>>It's the new chip-card Credit cards that are the problem, <<
ahh - got it. I take some of it back. Will still go elsewhere though. Advantage lost and absolutely definitely 100% not interested in another credit card.
Hardcore Biker
Further away from big cities we still endeavour to give forecourt service, I believe to change pumps to Eftpos at pump is around $30000 per pump. I wonder who would end up paying for that!
Boys can't ride broken toys.
One hell of a ride.
Friday, August 01, 2008
Exxon Mobil reported a second quarter profit of almost $11.7 billion dollars.
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What does that equate to in relation to the return on investment?
this is great though, I wonder if that means I can get a aftermarket exhaust for my commodore sv6 ?
Ive run out of fucks to give
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