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ponbigi · 12-09-2010, 01:27 PM

Asked for and got a full tank of premium Marathon
Chapman Chevy

Russell James · 12-09-2010, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texhawk

The dealer is definitely not required to put gas in the tank on every car they sell.

It's required. If any doubt, ask them what the TFF credit is on their open account for every VIN number they are invoiced. It's the Tank Full of Fuel credit, where GM pays them to completely fill every vehicle with fuel.

camarocpa · 12-09-2010, 01:32 PM

I want to clarify that I bought used. I still think I should have gotten a full tank, but the dealer didn't get away with selling a new car to me without a full tank.

senadin · 12-09-2010, 01:34 PM

Well i guess it's pretty much clear by everyone's answer. A full tank is what we're supposed to get! Aside that, the CAR IS HERE!!! They are putting my winter rims+tires on! Cant pick it up till tomorrow as it isnt ready just yet! I work anyway.... happy dance!

marojoe · 12-09-2010, 01:36 PM

last 10 new/used vehicles (Cars, SUVs) from a dealer - always a full tank - various dealerships in California

paultheman2007 · 12-09-2010, 01:39 PM

Yea They give me a Full Tank and its Crazy it came out of factory with just a quarter and it was never driven i got the one in the show room only 3 miles on it when i got it

Victory Layne Chevy
Fort myers

camarocpa · 12-09-2010, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paultheman2007

Yea They give me a Full Tank and its Crazy it came out of factory with just a quarter and it was never driven i got the one in the show room only 3 miles on it when i got it

Victory Layne Chevy
Fort myers

I'm guessing it's either a safety issue when shipping the vehicles or an efficiency matter. Why ship all that fuel which could possibly run about 100 pounds extra per vehicle?

PatsRS · 12-09-2010, 02:39 PM

Full Tank.

nolimits76 · 12-09-2010, 02:50 PM

Every vehicle I have purchased included a free full tank of gas!

In fact, I bought the wife a new '11 Equinox last week and it also came with a free tank. Plus when we get the survey, they encourage us to bring it to the dealership for another free tank. It's very important to them to get perfect 10 scores! Also, free first oil change!

sleddog · 12-09-2010, 02:56 PM

Chevy dealer South Anchorage didn't fill tank, almost didn't have enough gas to get to a station I knew had 93 octane (about 5 miles)

I didn't think it was right but he did cut me one heck of a deal on the car.

EL_GUAPO · 12-09-2010, 02:56 PM

Full tank at Hewlett Chevrolet in Georgetown TX, but it was not premium

SSN8R · 12-09-2010, 03:36 PM

All my cars/trucks came with full tanks over the years (assuming I bought them from a dealer) whether new or used.

Randy @ Rodger's Chevrolet took care of the last few Camaros for me.

SSN8R

ffrcobra_65 · 12-09-2010, 03:39 PM

does the window sticker say "you get free gas"? It is an option.

VTXrider · 12-09-2010, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell James

GM pays the dealer for a full tank of premium (actually you pay for it in the price of the car). If you didn't get it, your were ripped off. Burn them on the survey, and purchase somewhere else next time.

Exactly right, GM includes this in part of the cost of the car.
The dealer pays the invoice Minus a certain prep allowance which is to reimburse the dealer for preparing the car. Part of this is meant to include the cost of a tank of gas

12-09-2010, 02:39 PM	#64
PatsRS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North West NJ Posts: 890 View My Garage	Full Tank. __________________ 2012 45th Anniversary Edition 2LT Auto with Sunroof 2014 Acadia Denali 2012 Chevy Cruze RS GM ALL THE WAY!

12-09-2010, 02:50 PM	#65
nolimits76 Drives: '07 Titan CC Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 36°07′53″N 95°56′14″W Posts: 54	Every vehicle I have purchased included a free full tank of gas! In fact, I bought the wife a new '11 Equinox last week and it also came with a free tank. Plus when we get the survey, they encourage us to bring it to the dealership for another free tank. It's very important to them to get perfect 10 scores! Also, free first oil change! __________________ “Scientists tell us that the fastest animal on earth, with a top speed of 120 feet per second, is a cow that has been dropped out of a helicopter.”

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12-09-2010, 01:27 PM	#57
ponbigi Drives: 2011 CAMARO LS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 326	Asked for and got a full tank of premium Marathon Chapman Chevy

12-09-2010, 01:32 PM	#59
camarocpa Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 173	I want to clarify that I bought used. I still think I should have gotten a full tank, but the dealer didn't get away with selling a new car to me without a full tank.

12-09-2010, 01:34 PM	#60
senadin Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro M6 LT RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oshawa Posts: 88	Well i guess it's pretty much clear by everyone's answer. A full tank is what we're supposed to get! Aside that, the CAR IS HERE!!! They are putting my winter rims+tires on! Cant pick it up till tomorrow as it isnt ready just yet! I work anyway.... happy dance!

12-09-2010, 01:36 PM	#61
marojoe Drives: 2011 CGM LS - M6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 91 View My Garage	last 10 new/used vehicles (Cars, SUVs) from a dealer - always a full tank - various dealerships in California

12-09-2010, 01:39 PM	#62
paultheman2007 SWFLGENS Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort myers Fl Posts: 968 View My Garage	Yea They give me a Full Tank and its Crazy it came out of factory with just a quarter and it was never driven i got the one in the show room only 3 miles on it when i got it Victory Layne Chevy Fort myers

12-09-2010, 02:56 PM	#66
sleddog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Interior of Alaska Posts: 192 View My Garage	Chevy dealer South Anchorage didn't fill tank, almost didn't have enough gas to get to a station I knew had 93 octane (about 5 miles) I didn't think it was right but he did cut me one heck of a deal on the car.

12-09-2010, 02:56 PM	#67
EL_GUAPO Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 59	Full tank at Hewlett Chevrolet in Georgetown TX, but it was not premium

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SSN8R Addicted to G's Drives: 2011 IBM 2SSRS / 2002 Camaro SS NBM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Annapolis, MD (fmrly Lansing, MI) Posts: 101	All my cars/trucks came with full tanks over the years (assuming I bought them from a dealer) whether new or used. Randy @ Rodger's Chevrolet took care of the last few Camaros for me. SSN8R

12-09-2010, 03:39 PM	#69
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	does the window sticker say "you get free gas"? It is an option.