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Old Jan 2, 2010, 2:33 pm
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Markieg
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: MME - a small town in Yorkshire
Posts: 515
Pressure to pre-purchase tank of fuel?

Hi,
am uk based and usully book my Dollar cars thru a uk agent that helpfully includes all insurances. They also provide a compettitve price for a full tank pre-paid and I'd usually take this.
I have a one day booking where I'll drive 20miles max so this doesnt make sense. In the past I've had the "you MUST pay for a full tank now" routine at the airport and am not minded to argue the toss after 24hours of constant travelling.
My question is - is this common/a known sales tactic and of course I'm thinking that it is NOT compulsory?

thanks!
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