Gas Gauge Photo - Are We Nuts?

[inkkognito]

For our Wonder cruise last weekend, we took Happy Limo to the port and picked up a rental from Budget for the return leg so we could bum around until our flight. When you rent a car from the Cocoa Beach location, it usually has less than a full tank of gas because they don't have a pump at the rental office. My paperwork was marked 7/8s, but when I got in the car, it was definitely less than that. The needle was a bit below the first line past full. In the meantime, a full shuttleload of people had arrived, so I didn't feel like going back in and waiting in line. Brainstorm: I had hubby take a photo of the gas gauge! We made sure that the mileage showed, too, so we could prove when it was taken. When we returned the car, I told the agent that it had been less than 7/8s and that I had a photo to prove it. I swear he thought I was nuts! That made him chuckle. But I've read horror stories about gas disputes and people being charged over $5 per gallon. Nuts or not, at least we had "insurance."
Barb

 

[luvsTink]

Crazy like a fox!

 

[Rombus]

Thats a great idea! nice quick thinking!

 

[piglet33]

I'll have to remember that for next time since that always happens to us when we rent from them. Somehow the gas gauge never matches the paperwork!333

 

[the4nitz's]

When we returned our vehicle to Budget at the Orlando airport I had forgot all about filling it up. Once we were inside the airport and unloaded our luggage the Budget worker said do you want us to fill it it for you. Well, I did not really want to drive out, find a station, and then drive back so I told him to just charge me for it. It only cost me $6.75 a gallon. That was an expensive 4 gallons of gas. I will not forget this cruise. Live and learn.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

I don't think you're "nuts." I think you're CREATIVE! With all the cruises you and Tony take, every penny counts, right???

WTG Barb!

 

[CamColt]

That is a great idea Barb! Maybe he thought you were nuts, but hey, you had proof that they were wrong. Good for you!