Tips to Maximise Fuel Savings at Waitomo/The Pump

Martz5 on 09/03/2022 - 09:51

Hi there, so like everyone else i’m looking at ways to save at the pump.

I’ve see on the Waitomo App they have a ‘promo’ that is ‘Earn koha the more you spend - each time you spend $20 or more you'll unlock the chance to spin to win and by banking every buck you spend in a calendar month to reach $150, you'll unlock a scratchie for your chance to win even more.’
Last time i spent $20 i spun and won $5!

My questions are does anyone know if there is a limit on these ‘spin to wins’? E.g. if i was topping up $100 in a visit, could i break it down to 5 lots of $20, so i could in theory spin the wheel 5 times and apply each discount i win?

Alternatively are there any other ‘hacks’ or tips to share on saving at the pump in general?

Thanks in advance

General Discussion

Comments

  • Sean on 09/03/2022 - 09:54
    +1

    I do it sets of 20s to get a spin each time. Doesn't appear to be a limit. I have noticed recently there are alot less wins but it still works out on average to be around the same, sometimes more, sometime less as usual discount at say Z

  • Wakrak on 09/03/2022 - 09:59

    Good starting point

  • bigcheese on 09/03/2022 - 10:25
    +1

    In answer toy your question - Yes you can break down your $100 top up into 5x $20 and then spin after each one.
    Just takes a bit longer to do your fill that's all.
    As @Sean mentioned above there does seem to be a lot less wins now, which could be a change to their algorithm or could just be my expectations are too high!

    I also make a decision during the month whether I am realistically going to hit the $150 for the 'scratchie'. If I'm not going to get there then I just fill less in the tank and then start again on the first day of the new month.

  • Eruptipn on 09/03/2022 - 22:08

    I saw an ad promoting a "Kora" card which I've never heard of until now. They claim to give you 10c off per litre with no maximum fill. The card fee is $2 per month. This could be the way to go if it's legit. Waitomo seems to be the cheapest around where I live so having this card would be a huge bonus. Has anyone used it before? and if so is it good?

    link:
    https://kora.co.nz/

    • Wakrak on 09/03/2022 - 22:12

      Won't be able to get the free spins if you use the Kora card. Good and Bad. Probably a few things you'll need to figure out:

      • How much do you spend on fuel a month.
      • 10c off + $2 fee vs. 6c Mobil Smiles & rewards vs. Waitomo free spins vs. other cards.
      • Does a pay it later system suit you
      • Eruptipn on 09/03/2022 - 22:27

        I usually fill up at Caltex using my AA card as it's always been the cheapest out there. I do tend to work from home most days but that would still make it around $150 per month.

        The local Waitomo has been cheaper than Caltex for the past few days so I have been thinking of making the switch.

        • Jizah on 10/03/2022 - 08:17

          I am going to take a stab from your comments and say you are in Wellington? If not, the same has happened here. Caltex with AA was always cheaper, but even yesterday with 10c off Waitomo was cheaper.

          • Wakrak on 10/03/2022 - 08:25
            +1

            @Jizah: Click on the username, has Wellington as their location 😊

        • LuckyB on 10/03/2022 - 15:36

          Isn’t Caltex no longer part of AA Smartfuel scheme except for BP or GAS? https://www.aa.co.nz/aasmartfuel/how-aa-smartfuel-works/

          • Eruptipn on 10/03/2022 - 15:56
            +1

            @LuckyB: You got me there, I was meant to say Airpoints not AA Smartfuel

  • Kiwi on 10/03/2022 - 00:10
    +1

    Farmsource - $0.16/L off at Mobil no minimum. Seems such an insignificant amount now, given the current price, but every bit helps I guess.

    • akrotohur on 10/03/2022 - 15:40

      This is great, it saves me a lot of mental space, no need to think about how to save more on other schemes, I can just fill up whenever required…haha

  • cruelsummer2 on 10/03/2022 - 11:09

    For us, we do surveys to get those bonus 10-20 Flybuys that we convert to Z/Caltex discount (usually we get around 30c by the time we need to fill up at the pump, including points from New World shopping etc). So around $15 less each time for 50L. But yeah, slim pickings this year in terms of discounts and such. Really looking to get a PHEV or a full Electric now as I commute 60km return to work daily.

    • adengappa on 29/04/2022 - 17:40

      What surveys gives flybuys if you don't mind?

      • Bill on 29/04/2022 - 18:05
        +1

        The colmar brunton ones, you can see it on the website. I used to get 50l of free fuel every 2 months or so but have since stopped doing them. You can use different profiles to sign up more times to get more surveys, and if you set yourself as a business owner/decision maker, you can get even more business surveys. Payout is quite good

  • Avantime on 11/03/2022 - 17:01

    Big price hike incoming, from 6pm today (Friday 11th)

    https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2203/S00267/waitomo-warns-…

  • Wakrak on 11/03/2022 - 18:14

    The lineup at PaknSave Clarence St was pretty hectic.

  • Senior Mouse on 11/03/2022 - 18:47

    Looks to be about a 33c increase overall.
    Probably be +40c next week.
    No cost living crisis here… right?

  • Foodie on 11/03/2022 - 19:42

    $3.66 in upper hutt apparently.
    Still 2.83 at paknsave

    • nzmax on 11/03/2022 - 23:23

      That is a crazy price. The government also makes more money too from the GST that is charged on the increased price. Surprised people are protesting outside parliament about the cost of living crisis and asking them to cut back the tax while prices are so high.

      • Foodie on 12/03/2022 - 01:13

        Yeah but their big speal is if they do that then Healthcare, roading, schools etc miss out…
        It's fear mongering

  • doubledippps on 11/03/2022 - 20:18
    +2

    Do you guys think we should buy some fuel on Z share tank now?

    • geardropper on 11/03/2022 - 20:23

      Yes it will only be going up

    • Foodie on 11/03/2022 - 21:05

      It will be a good bet

    • doubledippps on 12/03/2022 - 00:04

      I just bought 120L at 2.969/l Chch price.

      • Foodie on 12/03/2022 - 01:14

        Just made about $48 right there

    • huffboy on 29/04/2022 - 21:30

      no. prices gona tank within a few months.

  • nzsaver on 29/04/2022 - 16:00

    Used to almost always get a prize from Waitomo spin and win. Just did 3 $20 fills and got nothing 0/3!! What’s going on?

    • bigcheese on 29/04/2022 - 16:23

      It’s just the luck of the draw.
      I’ve had that before too and got nothing. Today I also did 3x $20 fills and got $3, $5, $3.

  • Martz5 on 03/05/2022 - 15:31

    Has the price of oil recently increased significantly?
    I just noticed my local bp has increased the price of 98 from $3.069 last Wednesday to $3.259 today! Huge jump in less than a week

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