With the continuous growth of car ownership, gas stations have sprung up like mushrooms, providing great convenience for car owners. However, in the seemingly transparent and fair refueling process, some hidden "routines" are quietly staged, which is worthy of the vigilance of the majority of car owners.
Recently, a new type of refueling "unspoken rules" has attracted widespread attention. It is understood that some gas station staff in the process of refueling, often when the amount reaches the preset value, it is recommended that the owner "make a whole", such as only need to add to 199 yuan to fill up the fuel tank, but take the initiative to fill up to 200 yuan, in order to avoid the trouble of change. However, this can not only lead to an overfilled fuel tank, potentially damaging the vehicle's fuel system due to increased internal air pressure, but also cause the owner to overpay unnecessarily. In fact, with the popularity of mobile payment, change is no longer a problem, therefore, car owners should be based on actual needs when refueling, refuse to unnecessary "rounding" behavior, to protect their own interests.
Another phenomenon that deserves attention is the issue of the promotion of fuel treasure. Many gas stations vigorously promote fuel products, claiming that they can effectively improve fuel efficiency, but in fact, the effectiveness of such products has not been clearly verified by authoritative institutions, and their actual effects are controversial. According to industry insiders, there is no definite data on the market that Fuel Treasure can significantly improve fuel economy. Therefore, car owners should maintain rational judgment in the face of such sales pitches, and do not blindly follow the trend, so as not to become the object of paying the "IQ tax".
According to statistics, there are not a few consumers who suffer economic losses due to misunderstanding or mistrust in the marketing methods of gas stations every year. Here, we call on the majority of car owners to enhance their consumption awareness, improve their prevention capabilities, especially when choosing gas stations and purchasing related products, be sure to verify the information from multiple parties, understand the true utility of the product, and make wise decisions.
In the comment area at the bottom of this article, we sincerely invite you to share your experience of the "routine" encountered at the gas station, and learn from each other to improve your ability to identify traps. At the same time, we also expect the relevant departments to further strengthen the supervision of the gas station industry, standardize the market order, and effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers.
In summary, in the face of increasingly fierce market competition, the gas station industry should adhere to the principle of honest management and provide high-quality services, rather than using information asymmetry to set up consumption traps. As a consumer, you need to keep your eyes open and treat all kinds of activities rationally to ensure that every refueling can be safe and cost-effective. Let's work together to build a fair, transparent and healthy environment for refueling consumption. In the next issue, we will continue to dig deeper into more practical knowledge about car maintenance, so stay tuned.