New Coco/ UK Fuel Card 👍

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edited June 2023 in Tips for making Caravanning & Touring Cheaper #1

Just thought it was worth mentioning that the Club have negotiated a member deal to get a new money off fuel card.  Many of us still use Fuelpecker, but they are no longer accepting new applications.  Fuelpecker was mainly for Esso garages and meant that I got 4p a litre off deisel - I think it was 3p for petrol.

The new car is 3p off a litre, but is likely to be more widely available to use at diferent outlets (but not supermarkets).... so I guess there will be more opportunity to find cheaper fuel, before the discount is added??

I thought it would be worth adding the link for those who wish to apply.... (I've done my application...) Here goes:

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/membership/member-offers/coco-fuel-card/

David

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  • Watendlath
    Watendlath Forum Participant Posts: 232
    edited April 2023 #2

    Unless I have misread the offer it appears to be only for diesel and not petrol. Any reason why?

  • DSB
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    edited April 2023 #3

    I have to admit, I didn't realise that, but re-reading the info., it looks like it is just deisel.  I will check it out as soon as I can.....   

    David

  • New Rovers
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    edited May 2023 #4

    That the question I wanted to ask. We have a little petrol car we tow behind the motorhome so we can explore more of the area we’re visiting. 

  • Cushie
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    edited June 2023 #5

     

    Have any members found a participating station and is it shown on the app as Gasoil available?

    I have searched "eRoute" and the local stations ( include supermarkets) are all shown as "Gasoil not available" on the bottom row of option  icons.

    Have any members head better success?

    (I have tried to upload a screen shot)

  • Cushie
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    edited June 2023 #6

    Screenshot of an Esso station info.

  • DSB
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    edited June 2023 #7

    Have you searched for straughtforward diesel?  I could be wrong, but it is my unserstanding that here, 'gasoil' is another way of saying 'red diesel'.....  I'll check in a mo....

    David

  • DSB
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    edited June 2023 #8

    I think I may have been correct.... This is the first thing that came up wben I googled it....

    https://www.beesleyfuels.co.uk/faqs/what-is-gas-oil/#:~:text=off%2Droad%20use.-,Is%20gas%20oil%20the%20same%20as%20diesel%3F,used%20in%20off%2Droad%20vehicles.

    David

  • Cushie
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    edited June 2023 #9

    Thanks David, Google is also my friend and suggested they were both the same. Particularly the app is Europewide so I took the general Eu interpretation.

    The eRoute maps and the online map do show some supermarkets ,(Tesco and Sainsbury in my locality but also not all major brand stations are included as my local Shell and BP âre not.

    So we seem to need a collective CAMC map of successful discounted stations.

    BTW I've always had success with the Essocard at any Esso station and even a mite off at BP or Shell  ( memory lacking here!)

    Incedentally I've just learnt that diesel is cheaper than petrol in Scotland and that price up to 10p cheaper that S England! So maybe that is to encourage touring in Scotland,?

  • RobandTina
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    edited June 2023 #10

    Has anyone got a card yet? It would be nice to hear from someone who has used the card.

     

    Rob

  • DSB
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    edited June 2023 #11

    Mine is on its way.  First one got lost in the post so got it cancelled.  As I had this problem UK Fuels are sending it special delivery...  Mind you, I'm still using my Fuelpecker Card (it's 4p off diesel, but only Esso).  The UK Fuels card is 3p off diesel but I could probably find cheaper stations that accept UK Fuels.  I'll use both cards until tbe Fuelpecker runs out next year. 😉

    David

  • davetommo
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    edited June 2023 #12

    Uk fuels cards are used where I work. The majority of garages that accept them are supermarkets, and some BP garages. That makes most of the places that accept them supermarkets where you don’t get the discount.

     

     

  • DSB
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    edited June 2023 #13

    I think there is an app you can download.... 'Eroute' that telks you the places that accept UKFuel cards.  Probably a bit of a faff, but if you use this in conjunction with the FuelPrices app you can get the best price locally.  For money off fuel... I'll faff!! 🤣🤣🤣

    David

  • RobandTina
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    edited June 2023 #14

    Thanks for your help everyone, I'll apply for a card and see how it goes and hopefully if we get a motorhome later this year we'll be able to save even more.

     

    Rob

  • DSB
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    edited June 2023 #15

    New UKFuel/ Coco+ card has arrived.  Now I've just got to work out where I can use it... 😀  I've downloaded the 'Eroute' app.  Click on UKFuel Cards, but there isn't a 'Coco+' card option.  Any ideas.... ?

    David

  • Cushie
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    edited June 2023 #16

    Yes David, use UKfuels link and ignore supermarkets of you want the discount.

    BTW agree Gasoil/red diesel does not intend to include normal diesel on the eRoute map.

  • RobandTina
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    edited June 2023 #17

    My Coco+ card arrived today, just need to work out how to get my PIN now.

     

    Rob

  • DSB
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    edited July 2023 #18

    Thanks Cushie.... I remember somewhere it said you can't use it at supermarkets, but have you tried it?  I'm tempted to give it a go... 😀😀

    David

  • DSB
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    edited July 2023 #19

    You can get the PIN number from your online account.

    David

  • Cushie
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    edited July 2023 #20

    David, I understand you can use it at Supermarkets but of course you don't get the discount!

    Regards 

  • DSB
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    edited July 2023 #21

    Oh well... just thought it might be worth a try..  😀😀

    I haven't actually used the Coco+ card yet.  I pass an Esso station on the outskirts of Wolverhampton where the price is good.  I can still use my Fuelpecker card there... that gives me 4p off per litre.... 😀😀

    David

  • Surfer
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    edited August 2023 #22

    Cards arrived and got an email which states that PIN is only valid for 24 hours.  Unfortunately no access to email as away so cannot access PIN numbers therefore cannot use cards.

    Also looking about buying fuel and when your account is going to be debited.  Is your account debited within 4 -5 days or is a lump sum for all fill ups for a month debited once a month?  In addition, the nearest UKFuels service station seems to be about 14 miles away.

    We have decided that this card is not for us and have cancelled the cards.  We will stick with the Fuelpecker card as easier to use.

     

  • ClubMember8CB5AAC748
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    edited November 2023 #23

    Finally got my card and it doesn't work at 2 of the sites listed near me. The person when I paid said that the card is not accepted and I needed to pay for the fuel separately with no discount. Not worth the time and the customer service was terrible.  

  • GTP
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    edited November 2023 #24

    Might be worth copying in the DG regarding your experience.....as he states in the 'personal letter' received yesterday via email...

    I always welcome feedback from members, 

    We have worked with our partners to bring you a free subscription to DINE card, savings on your weekly shop at leading UK supermarkets plus discounts on your fuel with a new fuel card through COCO+ Fuel Card powered by UK Fuels.

    FYI...Not valid at my local BP or Esso.....

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