Bilking

Service stations will alter the technology where you have to put a card in the pump before drawing off fuel.  In fact unmanned pumps already use this system.

Some Asda stations are unmanned and use this system,as does our local 24 hour petrol station.It is much easier than some continental stations that require pre payment where I use cash and sometimes have to go back to the till for a refund!!It stops the crooks who drive off without paying and does make sense.

Costco use this system

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Yes. First you need to scan your membership card, then your debit card for pre authorisation.

I have only used two petrol stations at Costco stores and both were unmanned, i presume the rest will be the same.

 

Bilking has been occurring for as long as I can remember and is one of the reasons cameras are installed. I think if service stations are automating it is more about saving on staff wages than anything.

Ken

Used the Tesco pre pay machine only yesterday. We often use this system when abroad. Just make sure you have enough cash to cover not only the fuel but,normally, up to €99.00.

Looks like there are those who think it should be a universal practise, may be even contributing to lower prices at the pumps! Well that's the suggestion!

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/pay-for-petrol-up-front-says-police-officer-chief-constable-simon-cole-a8618471.html

We hardly ever go through the lane that you have to pay the cashier, why would we, its slower. Much prefer to drive up, pop in card and fill up.

We do this abroad and at home, only time we don't is if the access to the 24/7 lane is not suitable for the caravan to get through.