Hi-Tech Auto Services Gas station
Petrol scam

Today at 11:15 AM I went to Hi-Tech Auto Services petrol pump to buy petrol for my car. I usually go there since it is close to my house. I asked the vendor to fill petrol worth Rs.1000 and gave my credit card to the cashier. As I was watching the meter running on the machine, the cashier was back with my card and copy to be signed. For a moment I took my eyes off the meter and proceeded to sign the receipt when the vendor operating the machine pressed a button on the console. My wife sitting next to me caught him doing it and noticed that the meter which was showing Rs. 832 was suddenly showing Rs. 1000. She brought it to my notice and I got down to talk to the staff asking for clarification. The vendor apologized and fed Rs. 168 on the machine and started filling the petrol. I immediately went to the proprietor who came out with me and asked the vendor for an explanation. Instead of appearing to be scared, all the staff was pretty cool about it while the proprietor was scolding them. He apologized to me but added that it was partly my fault that I was not paying attention to the meter. He said that they had fired 3 boys in the last month for attempting similar acts. I demanded that this guy be fired too, to which he agreed. Since we were in a hurry to get somewhere, we decided to leave it at that and left the place. The proprietor and everyone in the staff did not appear to take the incident seriously despite being caught red-handed which gave me an impression that the entire petrol bunk staff is hand in glove with this scam. I have decided never to go to this petrol pump* ever again and urge everyone else reading this to do the same.

*Hi-Tech Auto Services (beside Purva Vantage Apartment) No.CA-11/A, 19th Main, 2nd Sector, HSR Layout, Bangalore-560102

This is my earnest appeal to everyone who does not opt for filling the full tank, to be very careful and if possible get off the car (do ensure your valuables are locked) to monitor if the process is being correctly carried out

Company: Hi-Tech Auto Services Gas station
Country: India
State: Karnataka

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