Awkward petrol stations

thehairysmite... · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 27 Jul 2015 Karma :

Has anyone else been dealt with suspicion at petrol stations? The other day the cashier even refused to serve me without money up front, apologising and saying it had come down from management not to serve bikers. I politely complied but told her to tell her boss I won't be going back to buy my petrol if this is how they treat customers.

DrSnoosnoo · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Karma :

You should start a petition ...
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Doovy · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Jul 2008 Karma :

Ah - did you nod, though?
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UnknownStuntm... · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Sep 2007 Karma :

I think that's their way of asking you politely to take the hose, place it gently on the floor and ride away.

Well that has been my interpretation before.

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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

This happened in Birmingham once, not to me but J.M. when I was filling up with my lid on. Old bint got an earful. Laughing

Kaya75 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 11 Jan 2015 Karma :

Only had the please remove lid before attempting to use pump.. I don't mind tbh, most shops have that sticker say no this and no that.. I do make a point to check notes in my change if they check mine, most don't like that. But hey what's the easiest way to shift dodgy notes... In change.. Offended? I hope so Twisted Evil

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panrider_uk · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Karma :

Never had a problem
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asta1 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 03 Dec 2015 Karma :

Can't comment on bike specific experiences yet, but the paying up front thing is standard at my local garage after 10pm. A bit irritating really, especially as they dont do refunds if you over estimate.

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andym · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Karma :

only had a problem once.... I had a ski mask and scarf on under my helmet, the petrol station let me fill the tank, then asked me to take it all off before he would let me pay Rolling Eyes

I was pissed off because it took me about 10 minutes to get it all perfect too

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zico · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 28 Sep 2015 Karma :

I was recently asked over the loud speaker to get off the bike before putting petrol in. I stole a Creme Egg on the way out and felt much better.
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sjc · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 09 Oct 2015 Karma :

pre pay is quite widely used in Europe.
First time I tried to fill up at a pre pay station I got rather confused and had to go back and forth to the cashier 3 or 4 times.
Thats about the only issue I have had with it though.

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TheSmiler · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Apr 2011 Karma :

You look dodgy.
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talkToTheHat · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Feb 2012 Karma :

Shell on Balby Road bolted a chewing gum display to their already tiny counter so I had nowhere to put my helmet down so I put my helmet back on. Till jockey went ballistic. Supervisor appeared and was equally arsehole like. Left money, told I couln't do that. Told them I just did and to call the police if they had a problem.

Complained via shell website because bored. They apologised muchly, aid they would retrain staff and offered me a huge pile of points on a clubcard. Donated points to RSPCA becasue Kittens. Called in a few weeks later. Looks like they ripped the display off the counter and left massive holes and everone in there was suspiciously polite. It's a good job they can't spit in my fuel.

Complain, in writing, to the most senior person you can. I'm sure rogerborg will fish out stats shouwing that motorcyclists are least likey to steal fuel and any losses are likely to be significantly smaller due to the sizes of fuel tanks, yet motorcyclists use petrol stations more often and are more likely to be in need of overpriced coffee and snacks that petrol stations appear to use as their main source of profit as supermarkets gouge them on fuel prices.
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jonbee56 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 29 Apr 2012 Karma :

Well, I'm fooked... I use a company petrol card
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