Topaz 99c Petrol: Feb 12th - 16th

Mr E · 09-02-2018 3:46pm #1

Topaz has announced that it will provide fuel at a cost of 99c per litre at 33 participating stations in Ireland as part of a fuel giveaway this month.

Motorists will have the chance to fill up their tanks with miles fuel at that price at 33 participating sites that will be revealed over the course of five days, starting next Monday, 12 February.

From Monday onwards, the chosen sites will be revealed each morning on the Topaz Facebook page.

(From: https://www.joe.ie/motors/topaz-fuel-615709

Charlie · 09-02-2018 4:49pm

Expect there to be carange with queues out the forecourt and on to roads.

NIMAN · 09-02-2018 4:53pm

Link doesn't work.

mel123 · 09-02-2018 4:53pm

Im all for a bargain, but Black Friday there was actually a car crash due to the deal at my local one, there was absolute mayhem, they shouldnt be allowed to do it.

Cape Clear · 09-02-2018 4:53pm

Mr E wrote: »

Topaz has announced that it will provide fuel at a cost of 99c per litre at 33 participating stations in Ireland as part of a fuel giveaway this month.

Motorists will have the chance to fill up their tanks with miles fuel at that price at 33 participating sites that will be revealed over the course of five days, starting next Monday, 12 February.

From Monday onwards, the chosen sites will be revealed each morning on the Topaz Facebook page.

(From: https://www.joe.ie/motors/topaz-fuel-615709)

Link not working. Topaz promo rarely as good as advertised as we have found out previously.

Mr E · 09-02-2018 5:15pm

NIMAN wrote: »

Link doesn't work.

Sorry there was a stray bracket in there. Fixed.

https://www.joe.ie/motors/topaz-fuel-615709

whiteshorts · 09-02-2018 6:02pm

Bit different to previous ones?

A ‘miles’ promotional staff member will be present at each site and the first 250 motorists who show up to each forecourt and say miles “Takes you up to 3% further” will win a voucher to fuel up their vehicle’s tank with miles fuel at 99c per litre.

Winning motorists have two weeks to redeem their voucher at the site where they received it.

vicwatson · 09-02-2018 7:04pm

List of participating stations?

NIMAN · 09-02-2018 7:07pm

vicwatson wrote: »

List of participating stations?

apparently it is announced daily..

Bollix to that.

and no way I'm rushing down to a station to read out some slogan like a twat.

I'll stick to paying normal price.

Kuva · 09-02-2018 9:18pm

35 cent saving so on near empty tank (buying 40 litres) you'll save 15 quid

hassle, queuing, slogan crap........................f-that

Guffy · 09-02-2018 9:28pm

Monday galway bohermore 8am... idiots. As if there isnt enough traffic probs in galway city.

jakdublin · 09-02-2018 10:51pm

Kuva wrote: »

35 cent saving so on near empty tank (buying 40 litres) you'll save 15 quid

hassle, queuing, slogan crap........................f-that

I'm no socialist but this is commercial capitalism at its worst, getting the great unwashed to behave like unruly clowns for a maximum €15 saving in return for guaranteed free media coverage. I loves a bargain, but not at any cost.

09-02-2018 11:04pm

From their facebook

Single this Valentines week? Match with our CUDDLEINACUP coffee on Tinder, send us a message and get a FREE Simply Great Coffee. T&Cs apply on topaz.ie #cuddleinacup #simplygreatcoffee #topazenergy

Since so few of us will actually get cheap petrol may as well get a free coffee

Del2005 · 10-02-2018 2:37am

jakdublin wrote: »

I'm no socialist but this is commercial capitalism at its worst, getting the great unwashed to behave like unruly clowns for a maximum €15 saving in return for guaranteed free media coverage. I loves a bargain, but not at any cost.

Not all tanks are 40l I've 60l and there are bigger, so there's bigger savings to be had.

taytobreath · 10-02-2018 3:44am

can someone make a saving as much as 15 euro on a 40 l tank? In comparison to normal prices?

Del2005 · 10-02-2018 6:53am

taytobreath wrote: »

can someone make a saving as much as 15 euro on a 40 l tank? In comparison to normal prices?

Would be close to €11 if the tank is drained and normally priced at €1.38, which is the prices I've seen around my area over the last few days.

Marhay70 · 10-02-2018 10:44am

Fill your tank and you might save enough to use their air.

xpletiv · 10-02-2018 12:32pm

Seriously guys, why are we supporting Topaz? Most expensive fuel in the country, formerly ran by one of the biggest crooks in our countries history DOB, and another of the most incompetant politicians of our time Brian Cowan is on their board. Im not sure but i think they get the government contract for ambulances, garda, etc.

Always the dearest petrol around me, and where ever I drive to. Im not going to feed into their horrible, horrible idea of this slogan challenge. Shame on those that do.

Guffy · 10-02-2018 12:52pm

xpletiv wrote: »

Seriously guys, why are we supporting Topaz? Most expensive fuel in the country, formerly ran by one of the biggest crooks in our countries history DOB, and another of the most incompetant politicians of our time Brian Cowan is on their board. Im not sure but i think they get the government contract for ambulances, garda, etc.

Always the dearest petrol around me, and where ever I drive to. Im not going to feed into their horrible, horrible idea of this slogan challenge. Shame on those that do.

Because i genuinely dont have to put as much fuel into the car after using a full topaz site. Any taxi driver I've asked have said the same. That includes the fact you pay an extra cent or two per litre.

And i can't believe the govt. Would give a contract to the most accessable service station in the country. How dare they!!

Heres Johnny · 10-02-2018 12:58pm

I've a 70 litre petrol tank so I could save 28 euro if I filled it from empty but I always thought these offers were limited to 30 litres or 40 litres?

And I wouldn't queue like a numpty for ages to do it on a once off like I see people doing.

killanena · 10-02-2018 1:07pm

I don't know if this has been mentioned already but I work for topaz and how it's going to work is when you visit one of the selected sites of the day and say "miles fuel gets you further" to the sales assistant you get a voucher that can be used in that store anytime within 2 weeks to get the 99c fuel so you don't have to fill that day. Hopefully shouldn't be as crazy as the black Friday sales that some sites held.

masterboy123 · 10-02-2018 1:07pm

Is there sale on diesel?
Where can I check participating stations?

10-02-2018 1:33pm

xpletiv wrote: »

Seriously guys, why are we supporting Topaz? Most expensive fuel in the country, formerly ran by one of the biggest crooks in our countries history DOB, and another of the most incompetant politicians of our time Brian Cowan is on their board. Im not sure but i think they get the government contract for ambulances, garda, etc.

Always the dearest petrol around me, and where ever I drive to. Im not going to feed into their horrible, horrible idea of this slogan challenge. Shame on those that do.

clowan was kicked off the board when it was sold to the foreign company. although the irish ceo is a bit of a tosser.

yabadabado · 10-02-2018 2:21pm

Often hear people saying Topaz are the most expensive but I've seen little evidence of that. I pass 3 different ones a couple of times a week and they seem to be the same as all the rest or in one case cheaper than nearest Maxol.

JeffKenna · 10-02-2018 2:46pm

yabadabado wrote: »

Often hear people saying Topaz are the most expensive but I've seen little evidence of that. I pass 3 different ones a couple of times a week and they seem to be the same as all the rest or in one case cheaper than nearest Maxol.

Plus if you get a topaz fuel card (free with 3 rewards) it knocks another 3c a litre off.

Cape Clear · 10-02-2018 4:31pm

Guffy wrote: »

Because i genuinely dont have to put as much fuel into the car after using a full topaz site. Any taxi driver I've asked have said the same. That includes the fact you pay an extra cent or two per litre.

And i can't believe the govt. Would give a contract to the most accessable service station in the country. How dare they!!

Have you comparison figures for this. Interested as I have the opposite view of apple green

JimPa · 10-02-2018 9:18pm

I choose not to use Topaz because they charge me for air! Yes I know they have costs but I have plenty of other garages in the area who provide this service as a courtesy to it's customers. It's a nice touch and they get my business.

villamar · 10-02-2018 11:04pm

Totally agree re charge for air. I could see the logic in previous €1 refundable requirement but Mr O'Brien charging for air is "the pitts"

yabadabado · 10-02-2018 11:06pm

villamar wrote: »

Totally agree re charge for air. I could see the logic in previous €1 refundable requirement but Mr O'Brien charging for air is "the pitts"

I don't think O'Brien is involved in the company anymore.

Random Bloke · 10-02-2018 11:49pm

xpletiv wrote: »

Seriously guys, why are we supporting Topaz? Most expensive fuel in the country, formerly ran by one of the biggest crooks in our countries history DOB, and another of the most incompetant politicians of our time Brian Cowan is on their board. Im not sure but i think they get the government contract for ambulances, garda, etc.

Always the dearest petrol around me, and where ever I drive to. Im not going to feed into their horrible, horrible idea of this slogan challenge. Shame on those that do.

So much fake news here.

CeilingFly · 11-02-2018 12:06am

villamar wrote: »

Totally agree re charge for air. I could see the logic in previous €1 refundable requirement but Mr O'Brien charging for air is "the pitts"

You do know O'Brien sold it 2 years ago.

As for paying for air - your choice is a near always damaged second rate inaccurate pump free, or pay a euro and have a properly calibrated machine that is almost always working.

I'll pay the euro - my tyres are over €150 each so a euro every few weeks will be well paid back in longevity of the tyre

yabadabado · 11-02-2018 12:14am

I bought a tyre pump recently for 25 quid. Saves going to a garage or paying any of those places a euro for air.
Will more than pay for itself over the next 18 months or so.

JimPa · 11-02-2018 12:40am

CeilingFly wrote: »

You do know O'Brien sold it 2 years ago.

As for paying for air - your choice is a near always damaged second rate inaccurate pump free, or pay a euro and have a properly calibrated machine that is almost always working.

That might be your choice depending on what part of the country you live in but it's not the 'near always' situation for most people.

I have great garages locally with great owners who keep the facilities spic and span and well maintained. In my regular I'll see the owner out most mornings cleaning up the place and he couldn't be more helpful when asked.
I'm sure you'll have similar if you open your eyes.

Kuva · 11-02-2018 2:50am

yabadabado wrote: »

I bought a tyre pump recently for 25 quid. Saves going to a garage or paying any of those places a euro for air.
Will more than pay for itself over the next 18 months or so.

Bring it back, you won't get 18 months outta that cheap yoke.

yabadabado · 11-02-2018 3:00am

Kuva wrote: »

Bring it back, you won't get 18 months outta that cheap yoke.

One that my dad has still going strong at least 5 years after he purchased it. I think I'll take my chances, much handier to check tyres inside in the garage

xpletiv · 11-02-2018 3:13pm

No, DOB does not own it any more. But he got those government contracts in.

For those that think Topaz brings you further, maybe a little but definitely not worth the difference in price. Topaz down end of my road is 1.39 for petrol. Maxol is 1.35, Apple is 1.34 and Go which is not far away is 1.32. Always at least 5c more expensive than others near me.

Muahahaha · 11-02-2018 3:56pm

killanena wrote: »

I don't know if this has been mentioned already but I work for topaz and how it's going to work is when you visit one of the selected sites of the day and say "miles fuel gets you further" to the sales assistant you get a voucher that can be used in that store anytime within 2 weeks to get the 99c fuel so you don't have to fill that day. Hopefully shouldn't be as crazy as the black Friday sales that some sites held.

If you dont have to actually buy fuel to get the voucher then this promo will be easily gamed- its not hard to see how four tradesmen on the road will just go in and get four vouchers. You would have to get up very early in the morning to have a chance

Guffy · 11-02-2018 3:57pm

xpletiv wrote: »

No, DOB does not own it any more. But he got those government contracts in.

For those that think Topaz brings you further, maybe a little but definitely not worth the difference in price. Topaz down end of my road is 1.39 for petrol. Maxol is 1.35, Apple is 1.34 and Go which is not far away is 1.32. Always at least 5c more expensive than others near me.

Jesus then dont use them. Do you try to get people to ban your local shop for charging more than aldi?

BillyBobBS · 11-02-2018 4:04pm

Haven't used them for years due to their O'Brien and Cowen connections. Coupled with the fact their fuel is always the dearest going I'll be giving this a miss

Davy · 11-02-2018 4:51pm

This thread is about 99 cent fuel.
Not who owns/was on the board at some point or about air.

No more off topic posts.

killanena · 11-02-2018 6:05pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

If you dont have to actually buy fuel to get the voucher then this promo will be easily gamed- its not hard to see how four tradesmen on the road will just go in and get four vouchers. You would have to get up very early in the morning to have a chance

It will be announced on the Facebook page each day which sites and what time frame you have to collect the voucher. 200 vouchers per site.

The_Conductor · 11-02-2018 7:57pm

Ok- so no cut price fuel on sale between the 12th and 16th Feb- its the first two hundred people to turn up and utter the Topaz advertising slogan- get a voucher for 99p fuel for use within 2 weeks..........

The offer is misleading as hell..........

I normally get my diesel in Topaz- as I've gotten dirty fuel in <SNIP> a few too many times- and I don't know about elsewhere- but Topaz pricematch the competition in North Kildare- there is no price differential.

Can't see myself going out of the way for a voucher that I might or might not get. If I knew I could get cut price fuel- or the voucher- sure, I'd make an effort- but this random crap isn't worth it.

Shefwedfan · 11-02-2018 9:08pm

I seen this in action before. It was a danger to everyone, people in shop/people queue/people just trying to get on with daily lives. It is a joke they are allowed to run this sort of promo again.......people are willing to nearly kill themselves to save a tenner on fuel that is slowly killing them anyway

Here is a better bargain than 99c per ltr....

It costs me €1.85 per 130km(with a very heavy foot)
So that is €1.42 per 100km

Most petrol/diesel cars are at least 6ltr/100km(based on numbers in motor forum which I doubt are correct)
So that is €5.94 per 100km

That is circa 76% saving.

dodzy · 12-02-2018 9:41am

Shefwedfan wrote: »

I seen this in action before. It was a danger to everyone, people in shop/people queue/people just trying to get on with daily lives. It is a joke they are allowed to run this sort of promo again.......people are willing to nearly kill themselves to save a tenner on fuel that is slowly killing them anyway

Here is a better bargain than 99c per ltr....

It costs me €1.85 per 130km(with a very heavy foot)
So that is €1.42 per 100km

Most petrol/diesel cars are at least 6ltr/100km(based on numbers in motor forum which I doubt are correct)
So that is €5.94 per 100km

That is circa 76% saving.

That's a tad dramatic.

And the comparison with your EV results is hardly relevant.

...and 6ltrs/100km, and better, is easily achievable

12-02-2018 9:52am

Mr E wrote: »

From Monday onwards, the chosen sites will be revealed each morning on the Topaz Facebook page

Some stations in Galway Mayo Roscommon and Limerick up on fB now.

By now it could already by too lste!

Mr E · 12-02-2018 9:58am

*Topaz Bohermore, Bohermore Galway Co. Galway
*Topaz Glynn’s, Carnmore, Opp Galway airport Co. Galway
*Topaz Mulroy’s, Moneen Roundabout, Castlebar Co. Mayo
*Topaz Casey’s, Roscommon Town Athlone Road Roscommon Co. Roscommon
*Topaz Ballysimon Road, Limerick Ballysimon Rd Limerick Co. Limerick Limerick South
*Topaz Newcastlewest Killarney Road, Newcastlewest Co. Limerick

tfitzgerald · 12-02-2018 10:55am

Anyone know what time this finishes

Mr E · 12-02-2018 11:01am

As soon as all the vouchers are gone, so it will vary from petrol station to petrol station.

rickis tache · 12-02-2018 12:04pm

just happened to pull into carnmore Galway and was given 2 vouchers. Used one for 50 litres just now and can use the other again within 2 weeks. quiet there with no queue.

rocky · 12-02-2018 12:38pm

rickis tache wrote: »

just happened to pull into carnmore Galway and was given 2 vouchers. Used one for 50 litres just now and can use the other again within 2 weeks. quiet there with no queue.

all gone

Shefwedfan · 12-02-2018 1:07pm

dodzy wrote: »

...and 6ltrs/100km, and better, is easily achievable

:p:p

Topaz 99c Petrol: Feb 12th - 16th

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