2oldman wrote:
BurbMan wrote:
A drive-off is when you pump gas and leave without paying.
I can think of maybe one station in the last few years that allows pumping sans paying first.
I've been asked to leave a CC with the cashier due to drive-offs. I don't think that makes much sense.
Golly, almost all of the stations within 50 miles of me allow you to pump first before you pay. But, there is a button on the pump that you have to push that says pay inside or, pay at the pump. If you push the pay inside button you may have to wait a few seconds while the attendant looks at you, and your vehicle. Then pushes the button inside to start the pump running. I'm assuming, but, don't really know, that the attended also makes sure the video recorder running got a good shot of your license plate and face before he or she pushes the button to start the pump running.
There is one station down in Iowa Great Lakes region that does not do this and they do not take checks either. When I learned this I just started going 2 blocks down the road to Casey's or the other station with the Dinosaur (I forget the name) and I have no problems there.