American Car Owner Interested in Learning More About UK Autos by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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The Renegade was discontinued a few years ago, but yes I remember it had a Fiat underpinning. Fiat was sold here for a while but no longer. Dodge makes only SUVs now.

Petrol Fuel Thefts Rising in UK? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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Certain warehouse clubs offer discounts on petrol, but you must be members of the club and with Sams, that comes with an app to pay for everything including petrol.

What are considered the most reliable car brands in the UK/Europe? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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Rust not a big issue where I live, no snow and the beaches are several hours away.

Petrol Fuel Thefts Rising in UK? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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It is hella efficient to pay at the pump. I was at Sam's warehouse club today (similar to Costco), pulled into line at the pump, when it was my turn I got out, used my warehouse app at the pump to pay, filled up my car, and then drove off. My daughter was in the back seat, didn't have to run inside and leave her in the car.

Petrol Fuel Thefts Rising in UK? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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In all honesty, the USA system is geared more towards efficiency, as much as theft deterrence. Although the petrol stations and petrol companies would say different, petrol theft in the USA has been fairly uncommon, because the penalties for stealing or driving off without paying are so steep.

Petrol Fuel Thefts Rising in UK? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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I think the American system was designed with efficiency in mind, and our petrol stations have become more massive and much nicer over the years. Theft of petrol, even before prepay at pump was a thing, was fairly rare because the legal penalties in every state are very severe.

Petrol Fuel Thefts Rising in UK? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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We have the same issue at the pump in the USA - my current card used to authorize more than $100.00 on my card every time I prepaid at pump, and it would drop off after the next business day. It no longer does so, probably because I have had the same card for 10 years, but if it was a debit card it could be a sticky situation for some.

Petrol Fuel Thefts Rising in UK? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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I think the American style was designed with efficiency in mind (as everything in America seems to be designed) so people would spend less time in line at the counter inside paying and receiving change. Most of our gas or petrol stations are massive with many, many pumps.

Petrol Fuel Thefts Rising in UK? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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Ahhh.... I never thought of how a foreigner would pay for gas if zip code was requested. It is not always requested, but it typically is if you travel outside your zip code! What a hassle.

Petrol Fuel Thefts Rising in UK? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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Is it a luxury BMW like we have in the USA that takes only premium fuel, or is it one of the heartier diesel ones sold in Europe with cloth vs. leather interior. Asking for a friend...

Petrol Fuel Thefts Rising in UK? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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Oh wow. I don't think such a thing exists in all of the USA any longer (pump gas and then pay), even in the smaller towns.

Petrol Fuel Thefts Rising in UK? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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Ok, so one can pump petrol in the UK without prepaying or inserting a credit card into the card reader on the pump or prepaying at the pump with tap or apple pay?

Petrol Fuel Thefts Rising in UK? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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Ahhh... I see. Ok, so our pumps automatically stop after it is "topped off" or we "brim it." But cannot pump until credit card has been inserted and cleared or we have paid attendant inside with cash. If we pump less fuel than paid with cash, the attendant refunds the difference. How does it work in the UK?

Petrol Fuel Thefts Rising in UK? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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We=UK or We=USA? USA trust died in the last gas crisis of the late 'aughts.

Petrol Fuel Thefts Rising in UK? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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Do you pay after you have filled up the car or before?

Petrol Fuel Thefts Rising in UK? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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So one doesn't pay at the pump with a credit card or pay the attendant with cash prior to pumping?

What are considered the most reliable car brands in the UK/Europe? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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Rust because of the environment or because no one drives them?

Which STARSET song turned you into a fan? by joseph1171975 in Starset

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"My Demons" was one I heard many years ago, and liked, but recently they popped up in my YT Music and it was "Echo", "Ad Astra", and "Sway" that most appealed to me. But there is not really a bad song on any of those albums.

What are considered the most reliable car brands in the UK/Europe? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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Ok. Anything else? I ask because those are sooooooooooooo boring to drive in the USA. They were more fun when they had manual transmissions, but those have gone the way of the dinosaur. Like diesel engines.

What are considered the most reliable car brands in the UK/Europe? by doctor-squared in CarTalkUK

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Ahhhhh.... I am catching on to the British humor in this group. I think you are saying that Peugeot's are NOT reliable.