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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 9:01:03 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse What was the reason the last time you pulled into a gas station but changed your mind and decided not to fill up? Price issues Prepayment required Long line at the pump Desired fuel unavailable Unsafe surroundings Fuel truck making delivery Other / NA Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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What was the reason the last time you pulled into a gas station but changed your mind and decided not to fill up?
Price issues
Prepayment required
Long line at the pump
Desired fuel unavailable
Unsafe surroundings
Fuel truck making delivery
Other / NA

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ladymoondance Rookie Author Raleigh Posts:53 Points:280,690 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 5:38:04 PM Ignore ladymoondance Report Abuse I was only stopping there to use a Speedpass promotional discount, but the Speedpass mechanisms on the pumps were broken.
Gasmiser_LA Rookie Author Louisiana Posts:69 Points:298,005 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 5:34:06 PM Ignore Gasmiser_LA Report Abuse I don't think I have a recollection of having ever pulled into a station and then changing my mind.
houseofj Rookie Author Cleveland Posts:30 Points:722,550 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 5:24:27 PM Ignore houseofj Report Abuse I do not pull into a station unless the prices are posted! Also I never fill my tank when I know that a tanker has just been in! I have been told that the gas in the station is stirred up and particles from the bottom float up!
filleruplse Rookie Author Calgary Posts:3 Points:107,285 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 5:13:32 PM Ignore filleruplse Report Abuse There was no 'FULL SERVE' offered, so I didn't fill up. I like to have an attendant do it, and some/many stations only offer self-serve.
bar1035 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:9,152 Points:1,297,245 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 4:29:21 PM Ignore bar1035 Report Abuse you forgot no pay at the pump JT. Not the same thing as prepayment
shutterbug4955 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:27 Points:716,340 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 3:10:58 PM Ignore shutterbug4955 Report Abuse The station posted cash price as if it were credit on the street sign. Pump rice was more, you had to go inside for the cash discount. I left rather than feed that dishonesty.
dczh Veteran Author Oklahoma City Posts:278 Points:396,565 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 2:42:31 PM Ignore dczh Report Abuse I don't even stop if they do not post their prices, so price is not a reason not to go. (I have pulled out of a Sam's Club pump before because of price, they do post the price at the front of the store, nowhere visible at the pump nor from the road.) I pulled into a 7-11, all pumps were full and one had just been vacated, as I pulled around to get to it another driver pulled in, not knowing I was waiting for it, so I just left.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,250 Points:2,033,865 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 12:22:02 PM Ignore keo Report Abuse Price
pkrpro Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,476 Points:500,265 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 12:06:54 PM Ignore pkrpro Report Abuse long lines
NateHoy Champion Author Maine Posts:1,246 Points:806,450 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 12:03:49 PM Ignore NateHoy Report Abuse @Collin1000: "I am interested in knowing why people would drive away if fuel was being delivered? Does that mean something?" Yes, there's a belief that filling the underground tanks stirs up sediment that will get into your car's fuel system. The actual problem was solved some time ago with the addition of filtration systems, but the belief persists.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,634 Points:2,201,745 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 11:58:51 AM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse Price.
garyr86 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,998 Points:604,215 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 11:16:43 AM Ignore garyr86 Report Abuse If the line is long I don't pull in
Collin1000 Rookie Author Ventura Posts:1 Points:133,445 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 11:12:05 AM Ignore Collin1000 Report Abuse I see the price on the sign and since I typically go to the same few stations on my drive every week, I know everything.... but sometimes at an ARCO in DTLA the lines can be SO LONG so I just pass on it. I am interested in knowing why people would drive away if fuel was being delivered? Does that mean something?
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 10:31:58 AM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse The price at the pump is all I need to see.
fondupot Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:180 Points:92,280 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 9:25:43 AM Ignore fondupot Report Abuse "Why didn't you pump any gas?" "All they got's diesel, better go to the next station."
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,708 Points:2,470,640 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 9:18:57 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Price Issues.
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:597 Points:1,211,640 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 8:52:51 AM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse price
NavyEOD Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:10,001 Points:2,020,175 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 8:34:20 AM Ignore NavyEOD Report Abuse Price.
awillisant Champion Author Mississippi Posts:3,131 Points:605,580 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 8:31:52 AM Ignore awillisant Report Abuse long lines
ladymazda Rookie Author Columbus Posts:12 Points:68,145 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 8:07:38 AM Ignore ladymazda Report Abuse If i need gas I put in enough til I get to station with lower price
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,397 Points:1,809,310 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 7:56:10 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse No 100% gas!!!!!
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,903 Points:2,366,325 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 7:41:31 AM Ignore chui Report Abuse have never done that......
oobloob Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,491 Points:1,447,635 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 7:26:22 AM Ignore oobloob Report Abuse No cheese puffs.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,684 Points:2,379,070 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 7:08:50 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse no cc pay at pump.
Eugene_C Champion Author Columbus Posts:2,299 Points:155,995 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 6:37:19 AM Ignore Eugene_C Report Abuse Other: I had forgotten my wallet at home.
Lbro Champion Author Denver Posts:1,035 Points:442,020 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 5:57:44 AM Ignore Lbro Report Abuse no E-85
scruffypooky Sophomore Author Louisville Posts:109 Points:567,330 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 4:57:10 AM Ignore scruffypooky Report Abuse It is all about the money.
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,431 Points:1,825,660 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 3:49:39 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse truck delivery
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,431 Points:1,825,660 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 3:49:20 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse lines
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,433 Points:1,165,810 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 3:48:32 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse long line
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,545 Points:2,716,800 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 3:00:21 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Long lines and high price
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,001 Points:2,703,855 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 2:44:01 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse Once I pull in I get what I need
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,081 Points:2,550,030 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 2:33:20 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Other / NA
GasJAK Sophomore Author Grand Rapids Posts:214 Points:393,505 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 2:30:57 AM Ignore GasJAK Report Abuse Don't recall ever leaving after I've pulled in.
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,741 Points:1,809,710 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 2:20:42 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Don't remember.
mia8888 All-Star Author California Posts:784 Points:155,920 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 1:41:39 AM Ignore mia8888 Report Abuse The reason I didn't get gas was. I really needed a car wash and there machine at valero was broke. They were waiting for a part to be delivered. So, I went some where else.
T-birdGuy Champion Author Buffalo Posts:17,738 Points:2,723,165 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 10:05:21 PM Ignore T-birdGuy Report Abuse Price difference by using cash instead of credit. Happened in Michigan last week. Mostly same price for both cash/credit around here.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,903 Points:2,366,325 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 9:15:25 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse never done that...........
commins Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,993 Points:1,054,955 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 7:36:37 PM Ignore commins Report Abuse Price issues, just happenend Sunday at a Flying J Ttuck stop that had Diesel at 3.999 and I can get it it all day long at any station for 3.659-3.739... Truck Stop.... jeezz!
WIWalt Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,724 Points:414,755 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 7:28:39 PM Ignore WIWalt Report Abuse forgot wallet
Tucker16 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:1,159 Points:543,180 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 7:24:03 PM Ignore Tucker16 Report Abuse Too busy!
Yonkers111 Champion Author Scranton Posts:8,331 Points:857,085 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 7:13:29 PM Ignore Yonkers111 Report Abuse Prepayment not allowed at pump.
dbecks44 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,342 Points:431,455 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 7:10:19 PM Ignore dbecks44 Report Abuse My car requires premium, so usually when I change my mind it's because the only price shown on the sign is for regular, then at the pump the different grades are like 15 cents apart instead of the standard 10. No thanks. I'll get fleeced elsewhere.
spunky4443 Champion Author Washington Posts:5,281 Points:1,329,695 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 6:35:35 PM Ignore spunky4443 Report Abuse This happened in the winter, I drove into a gas station, and went to fill my truck up with Diesel, the pump was slowly pumping out the fuel, it took about 3 min. to put 1 gallon into the truck, I gave up and went to another gas station.
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,238 Points:328,285 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 6:26:15 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse Buy gas
spartangas Sophomore Author Lansing Posts:188 Points:94,915 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 6:07:59 PM Ignore spartangas Report Abuse Happened a couple weeks ago. I usually fill up at Speedways, as they are usually the cheapest, but they are also the first to raise their prices in the area. When I pulled in, I realized that the Admiral across the street was 12 cents cheaper. I got right back in and crossed the street.
ilyago Veteran Author New Jersey Posts:316 Points:1,453,720 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 5:30:43 PM Ignore ilyago Report Abuse Hasn't happened to me in years. Probably station was out of regular. But that was years ago.
ranger1169 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,961 Points:510,965 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 3:53:47 PM Ignore ranger1169 Report Abuse Price advertised was cash only. CC. was more
paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,784 Points:847,675 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 3:19:55 PM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse I don't like buying gas when the gas truck is dumping gas into the tanks because you don't know what may be stirred up from the bottom of the tanks. I also don't think that the filters on the stations fuel pumps get changed on a regular bases either.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,250 Points:2,033,865 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 3:16:56 PM Ignore keo Report Abuse Price
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,634 Points:2,201,745 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 2:40:57 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse price