How not to get conned at a petrol pump

Fuel price is not the only thing that should worry you when you are filling up at a petrol pump. Chances are that you may be getting conned too. Here are a few tricks you need to watch out for

Attendant does not reset the meter to zero so you end up paying in full but get less fuel.

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Some pumps rig meters that start ticking even before petrol starts to flow from the hose.

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Watch out for long pipes. Pumps save a lot on these.

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Attendants stick fingers in the nozzle of the hose to reduce fuel flow

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Electronic chips in fuel dispensing machines that show full fuel amount even if less oil is filled

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Filling synthetic oil without your permission so you end up paying more.

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Ask for a filter paper test if you think the pump is giving you adulterated petrol. This can damage your vehicle

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Low engine oil or coolant scare to sell their products at the pump

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Where can you file a complaint?

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