Petrol station preference?

[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.
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.

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[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?