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Hi all,
Always have used automated pumps at independent retailers as they are by far the cheapest out here. I always put the "fill car" option which authorises 100€ but of course car never takes more than 65. Most of the time it seems to just charge the right amount, or occasionally takes 100 and then gives you a credit a day later
2 weeks ago I filled up in one at the other side of the country and they just took the full 100€ when I'm pretty sure it would have been between 50 and 60. Can't go back and their phoneline doesn't work so is this something I should chase now or do these things sometimes take a long time?
I only ask as next recourse is phone UK credit card company which, contrary to popular belief based on past experience are not "on your side" and will see that the full amount was authorised by PIN and say they can't do any more (beware anyone hiring a car who authorises the blocking of the excess - the credit card company will not assist you whatsoever after this point).
What would you do?
Always have used automated pumps at independent retailers as they are by far the cheapest out here. I always put the "fill car" option which authorises 100€ but of course car never takes more than 65. Most of the time it seems to just charge the right amount, or occasionally takes 100 and then gives you a credit a day later
2 weeks ago I filled up in one at the other side of the country and they just took the full 100€ when I'm pretty sure it would have been between 50 and 60. Can't go back and their phoneline doesn't work so is this something I should chase now or do these things sometimes take a long time?
I only ask as next recourse is phone UK credit card company which, contrary to popular belief based on past experience are not "on your side" and will see that the full amount was authorised by PIN and say they can't do any more (beware anyone hiring a car who authorises the blocking of the excess - the credit card company will not assist you whatsoever after this point).
What would you do?