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  #1313961 29-May-2015 11:11
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Smart fuel is a SCAM you can thank the AA for this and increased fuel prices at BP and Caltex



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  #1313963 29-May-2015 11:15
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johnr: Smart fuel is a SCAM you can thank the AA for this and increased fuel prices at BP and Caltex

 


maybe if theyre the only petrol station.  but when theres gull and mobil right next door to a caltex its quite good.  however my local caltex has started charging 2cents more a litre now so savings are the same (easier to use aa card than keep a countdown code though).

however, yesterday gull, mobil and caltex were 1.91, today they are all back to 2.02.  so yeah passing today.

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  #1314021 29-May-2015 11:49
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johnr: Smart fuel is a SCAM you can thank the AA for this and increased fuel prices at BP and Caltex


I avoid Caltex in Auckland, the Caltex in Parnell/port is the most expensive in Auckland, proven by the hearld article last year. 10c savings would probably just bring you back on par with other stations and a 4c docket from the supermarket. 



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  #1314025 29-May-2015 12:00
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Yes I avoid BP and Caltex for fuel but like BP coffee, Mobil on the shore is generally 6 to 8 cents a litre than BP or Caltex

Z is about 4 cents cheaper


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  #1314073 29-May-2015 12:45
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Is there any online tools to monitor petrol station prices?

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  #1314098 29-May-2015 13:21
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Hatch: Is there any online tools to monitor petrol station prices?


It's not live, but recent http://www.pricewatch.co.nz/pricewatch.aspx

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  #1314105 29-May-2015 13:28
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a BP near me is usually the cheapest , but as its  8 cents off with the AA smart fuel card today the ques will be longggggggggggg





 

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  #1314112 29-May-2015 13:35
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On that note, I've been thinking about getting an AA membership, worth it?

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  #1314117 29-May-2015 13:44
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In the South Island where is there is no competition, the AA Discount is the best way to save $$ on petrol
So yes the queues will be long, but worth it.

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  #1314137 29-May-2015 14:06
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timtait: On that note, I've been thinking about getting an AA membership, worth it?


You don't need an AA membership to get the fuel discounts, a AA Smartcard free at caltex petrol stations is all you need. I don't know if you get an extra discount for having an AA membership.

On a different note, did our fortnightly shop at Pak N Save and spent over $200 which qualfied for a 40c off a litre voucher!

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  #1314138 29-May-2015 14:08
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marlinz: a BP near me is usually the cheapest , but as its  8 cents off with the AA smart fuel card today the ques will be longggggggggggg


Wow, where are you based?  in 8 years I've never seen a queue at an NZ petrol station.

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  #1314151 29-May-2015 14:37
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Hatch:
timtait: On that note, I've been thinking about getting an AA membership, worth it?


You don't need an AA membership to get the fuel discounts, a AA Smartcard free at caltex petrol stations is all you need. I don't know if you get an extra discount for having an AA membership.

On a different note, did our fortnightly shop at Pak N Save and spent over $200 which qualfied for a 40c off a litre voucher!


O rly, I thought you needed the AA membership to get the Smartcard. Will check it out, cheers.

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  #1314284 29-May-2015 18:57
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marlinz: a BP near me is usually the cheapest , but as its  8 cents off with the AA smart fuel card today the ques will be longggggggggggg


Wow, where are you based?  in 8 years I've never seen a queue at an NZ petrol station.



i live in the Sandringham area ,  Mt Roskill area is the BP i frequent



The Mobil next to Eden Park had a que yesterday afternoon when i drove past 91 was $1.92 then i think up to $2.02 today





 

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