Cheaper UK fuel costs! - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Flyingdwarf · 02-17-2006, 11:33 AM

Hi there everyone in the UK. I dont know if anyone else has heard about this, but it might be of interest to you with the current price of fuel in the UK. I have signed up to this scheme which is basically a copy of a scheme currently working in Holland. The idea being that by getting a huge number of participants signed up to this 'fuel card scheme', those registered members will be able to get cheaper fuel. As yet the scheme is in its infancy, and will not be up an running for a couple more months, but if you sign up to the scheme, which is free, once the deals have been done with the petrol company/ies, we will hopefully see savings of a few pence per litre (think they are expecting 5p/litre). Just so you all know I am have no personal relationship to this scheme, and as it is not actually running yet I cant tell you how it is working. All I can say is that I am not someone who likes wasting money, and stopping at the pump almost makes me want to cry (hence I have ordered my first diesel). Just received an update email from them myself today, and at present there are some 180,000 people signed up, but obviously the more there are the more the bargaining power. Anyway I will let you make your own judgement. Just follow the link bellow.

http://www.pipelinecard.org/

For a bit more info of the pipeline fuel saving scheme and other money saving ideas on things across the board (mortgages, insurance etc), check out:

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/

Most of the stuff is common sense, but this guy often has some pretty useful info. The way I see it, the money is always better in your own pocket.

Happy (and hopefully cheaper) driving.

vivekk · 02-17-2006, 03:14 PM

Nice find Flyingdwarf.
I use Shell Optimax, so I hope Pipeline have signed up with them, but we'll find out soon.

Viv

- Paul - · 02-17-2006, 05:14 PM

I signed up with them ages ago. No card as yet??

Hitman999 · 03-02-2006, 11:03 AM

Just signed up! Anything to get cheaper fuel here in the UK!

paddywac · 03-03-2006, 04:14 AM

yep just signed up meself, as a company car driver with a 2.0d I only get 9p per mile for my business miles which does not cover the cost of my business miles hope that this redresses the balance

Flyingdwarf · 03-03-2006, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by paddywac

yep just signed up meself, as a company car driver with a 2.0d I only get 9p per mile for my business miles which does not cover the cost of my business miles hope that this redresses the balance

Ouch, 9p per mile. That isnt exactly generous. hope this thing actually goes ahead and we can save some pennies.

paddywac · 03-05-2006, 04:40 PM

seriously pal my mates think I am a right nob keep searchin for lowest diesel prices, always search for a cheaper service station, however I have found that obviously the best way is drive normal, but I am young............. well 31 at the last count

any ideas or uk websites which will tel me where the cheapest forecorts are??????

paddywac · 03-05-2006, 04:43 PM

sorry flyingdwarf but i have just notice u'r car spec, and I believe your spec is exactly the same as mine, r u a company car driver and is it HSBC?

Flyingdwarf · 03-05-2006, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by paddywac

sorry flyingdwarf but i have just notice u'r car spec, and I believe your spec is exactly the same as mine, r u a company car driver and is it HSBC?

Hah. Afraid not on both counts, but clearly you also have good taste. Had to pay for it myself I am afraid. The company vehicle is the one on the left.

Dont know about websites telling you where the fuel is cheap either, but I must admit I have started paying closer attention to the few that I drive past every day. I notice the price changes depending on what time of the day it is too (ie tends to cost more during rush hour!) so if you can avoid peak times that can help save a penny or so a litre. Any way of saving money though and I am interested!

paddywac · 03-05-2006, 06:05 PM

is that your plane????

cool company car biggles, almost wished I had gone for the UK spec 325i SE it was cheaper then the 320d M Sport, go for the engine rather than the LOOKS!

Flyingdwarf · 03-05-2006, 06:22 PM

I wouldn't say it was mine. Costs a little more than a 320d M Sport I am afraid, but I do get paid to make it go from one place to another. Keeps me off the streets at least.

Beefy · 05-03-2006, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paddywac

seriously pal my mates think I am a right nob keep searchin for lowest diesel prices, always search for a cheaper service station, however I have found that obviously the best way is drive normal, but I am young............. well 31 at the last count

any ideas or uk websites which will tel me where the cheapest forecorts are??????

For your information and reference....
http://www.petrolprices.com/
Happy motoring

Flyingdwarf · 05-03-2006, 09:46 AM

Thanks Beefy, nice one. Hope this will help stem the flow of cash from my pocket. Either that or Gordon Brown will suddenly get a conscience.

All the best. Safe, and cheap, driving.

paddywac · 05-04-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefy

For your information and reference....
http://www.petrolprices.com/
Happy motoring

Nice one beefy, I probs cost meself more money by driving until I find diesel 1P less somewhere, I have tried driving sensibly but its boring

02-17-2006, 11:33 AM	#1
Flyingdwarf First Officer Drives: 320d M Sports Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Yorks, UK Posts: 192 iTrader: (0)	Cheaper UK fuel costs! Hi there everyone in the UK. I dont know if anyone else has heard about this, but it might be of interest to you with the current price of fuel in the UK. I have signed up to this scheme which is basically a copy of a scheme currently working in Holland. The idea being that by getting a huge number of participants signed up to this 'fuel card scheme', those registered members will be able to get cheaper fuel. As yet the scheme is in its infancy, and will not be up an running for a couple more months, but if you sign up to the scheme, which is free, once the deals have been done with the petrol company/ies, we will hopefully see savings of a few pence per litre (think they are expecting 5p/litre). Just so you all know I am have no personal relationship to this scheme, and as it is not actually running yet I cant tell you how it is working. All I can say is that I am not someone who likes wasting money, and stopping at the pump almost makes me want to cry (hence I have ordered my first diesel). Just received an update email from them myself today, and at present there are some 180,000 people signed up, but obviously the more there are the more the bargaining power. Anyway I will let you make your own judgement. Just follow the link bellow. http://www.pipelinecard.org/ For a bit more info of the pipeline fuel saving scheme and other money saving ideas on things across the board (mortgages, insurance etc), check out: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/ Most of the stuff is common sense, but this guy often has some pretty useful info. The way I see it, the money is always better in your own pocket. Happy (and hopefully cheaper) driving. __________________ E90 320d M Sport \| Black Sapphire \|6 Speed Manual \| Blue Shadow Cloth/Alcantara \| 193s \| Individual Sun Protection \| Rain Sensor + Automatic Headlight Control \| 6 CD \| Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System
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02-17-2006, 03:14 PM	#2
vivekk THE Viv Drives: 330i SE Join Date: May 2005 Location: the North, UK Posts: 4,750 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 BMW e90 330iSE [0.00]	Nice find Flyingdwarf. I use Shell Optimax, so I hope Pipeline have signed up with them, but we'll find out soon. Viv __________________ [TiAg ▪ Dakota Black ▪ Active steering ▪ Sports suspension ▪ 162s ▪ Sports seats ▪ Al trim ▪ Bi-Xenons ▪ F&R PDC ▪ NavPro ▪ Voice control ▪ Bluetooth ▪ 6CD Logic7]

02-17-2006, 05:14 PM	#3
- Paul - Major General Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 6,755 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [5.00] 2005 645 [4.50]	I signed up with them ages ago. No card as yet?? __________________ My Photos

03-02-2006, 11:03 AM	#4
Hitman999 Lieutenant Drives: Mercedes C220 CDi Sport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 453 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Mercedes C Cla ... [0.00]	Just signed up! Anything to get cheaper fuel here in the UK! __________________ Hitman999

03-05-2006, 06:22 PM	#11
Flyingdwarf First Officer Drives: 320d M Sports Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Yorks, UK Posts: 192 iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't say it was mine. Costs a little more than a 320d M Sport I am afraid, but I do get paid to make it go from one place to another. Keeps me off the streets at least. __________________ E90 320d M Sport \| Black Sapphire \|6 Speed Manual \| Blue Shadow Cloth/Alcantara \| 193s \| Individual Sun Protection \| Rain Sensor + Automatic Headlight Control \| 6 CD \| Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System

03-03-2006, 04:14 AM	#5
paddywac Private First Class Drives: bmw e90 320d m sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 173 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 320d m sport [0.00]	yep just signed up meself, as a company car driver with a 2.0d I only get 9p per mile for my business miles which does not cover the cost of my business miles hope that this redresses the balance

03-05-2006, 04:40 PM	#7
paddywac Private First Class Drives: bmw e90 320d m sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 173 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 320d m sport [0.00]	seriously pal my mates think I am a right nob keep searchin for lowest diesel prices, always search for a cheaper service station, however I have found that obviously the best way is drive normal, but I am young............. well 31 at the last count any ideas or uk websites which will tel me where the cheapest forecorts are??????

03-05-2006, 04:43 PM	#8
paddywac Private First Class Drives: bmw e90 320d m sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 173 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 320d m sport [0.00]	sorry flyingdwarf but i have just notice u'r car spec, and I believe your spec is exactly the same as mine, r u a company car driver and is it HSBC?

03-05-2006, 06:05 PM	#10
paddywac Private First Class Drives: bmw e90 320d m sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 173 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 320d m sport [0.00]	is that your plane???? cool company car biggles, almost wished I had gone for the UK spec 325i SE it was cheaper then the 320d M Sport, go for the engine rather than the LOOKS!

05-03-2006, 09:46 AM	#13
Flyingdwarf First Officer Drives: 320d M Sports Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Yorks, UK Posts: 192 iTrader: (0)	Thanks Beefy, nice one. Hope this will help stem the flow of cash from my pocket. Either that or Gordon Brown will suddenly get a conscience. All the best. Safe, and cheap, driving. __________________ E90 320d M Sport \| Black Sapphire \|6 Speed Manual \| Blue Shadow Cloth/Alcantara \| 193s \| Individual Sun Protection \| Rain Sensor + Automatic Headlight Control \| 6 CD \| Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System