Fury as Coventry motorists threaten boycott over £99 'ringfence' charge for petrolCoventry motorists have threatened to boycott supermarket petrol stations where controversial £99 deposits are being rolled out.
Last week, Tesco announced plans to replace its £1 pre-authorisation deposit with a holding charge of £99 for motorists using its pay-at-pump services.
Sainsbury's, which has two petrol stations in the city - at Austin Drive, Courthouse Green, and in Herald Way, Canley - has followed suit.
It means drivers paying at the pump will now see up to £99 placed onto their card as a deposit for their fuel.
Ultimately, motorists will only be charged for the amount of fuel they dispense.
The move has angered some motorists who commented in response to an 'explainer video' posted on Coventry Live's Facebook page.
Michael Villiers said: "If people actually voiced what they don't like with actions, ie paying in cash against card all the time, it wouldn't even take off, but everyone's too lazy to see that."
"How about they take off the amount you paid for!" Barry Nolan replied.
"Think we need to boycott pay at pump!" Kay Coley said.
Antonia Sedgwick said: "It's all good, I avoid the supermarket ones and go to like Shell or something."
Kam Shayk said: "LAMO - don't pay at pump - pay at counter (card or cash) - pay with cash, more work for them."
"Gonna pay cash or go into pay I think," Alice Emily said.
And James Mauch said: "Simple really, don’t use pay at pump. Solved it."
Terry Johnston said he would continue to pay for fuel in cash to avoid being a victim of card fraud.
He said: "I always have, since card cloning happens at fuel pumps more often than before. That includes inside the fuel cashier point."
Ian Williams proposed an idea he felt would negate the need for pay-at-pump deposits and create jobs.
He said: "Do away with self service; that will stop the "fill and dash" and create employment."