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#481 of 626 Re: XM Radio Audio Turns Off [tfelton] by fool1717 Dec 12, 2008 (8:37 am)
Replying to: tfelton (Dec 09, 2008 11:48 am) You are not alone. The same thing has happened to me 3 or 4 times in the 5 months I've had my Avalon.
#482 of 626 Avalon snow tires suggestions? by ncee Dec 20, 2008 (7:21 am)
To be used in Maine / New England? What have folks found they like and why?   I'm looking at the Bridgestone Blizzak, any thoughts on these? I had Dunlop Graspics on the Camry and they seemed to work fine.   Didn't know but the Avalon being a bit larger and heavier, if there might be a tire most folks buy.   Skip Replies to this message: rik4 (Dec 23, 2008 7:58 pm)
#483 of 626 Re: Avalon snow tires suggestions? [ncee] by rik4 Dec 23, 2008 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: ncee (Dec 20, 2008 7:21 am) i would look at nokians . i have them now and they really hold the road in the winter. you know a finnish tire will be good in the winter with all the snow they get in finland.
#484 of 626 Credit Cards by tfelton Jan 02, 2009 (7:26 am)
I just returned from a trip to Utah from Arkansas (cruising in my Avalon) and ran into a situation I have never encountered in decades of driving and using credit cards. I stopped a a Shell station on the way home in Gallup, NM, and when I put my Shell card in the pump it asked for my Zip Code. I put it in and it was rejected. The station said that was because I wasn't local. I went a half mile down the road and got gas without a problem at another station. The same thing happened at a Pilot station in Amarillo, TX, however, this time my Zip was OK.   As I said, I have never encountered this before and was wondering how common this is in other parts of the country.   Ted Replies to this message: wwest (Jan 02, 2009 8:37 am) ncee (Jan 02, 2009 8:53 am) fin (Jan 02, 2009 12:28 pm) tfelton (Jan 03, 2009 6:13 am) rpfingsten (Jan 03, 2009 10:25 pm) tfelton (Jan 04, 2009 7:12 am)
#485 of 626 zip codes by mlingga Jan 02, 2009 (7:42 am)
Pretty common in our area (Georgia). Surprised it was rejected though: my understanding was that the zip is matched against your billing zip code as an additional security measure, not to somehow prevent "foreigners" from getting gas!
#486 of 626 Re: Credit Cards [tfelton] by wwest Jan 02, 2009 (8:37 am)
Replying to: tfelton (Jan 02, 2009 7:26 am) About two or three years ago this zip code requirement popped up around here. I have never been refused but I have recieved calls from the security dept if I suddenlly "pop up" in a remote area and use my card.
#487 of 626 Take that back.... by wwest Jan 02, 2009 (8:39 am)
The USPS changed our zip code and for awhile the new one wouldn't "pass" and I had to still use the old one to get approval.
#488 of 626 Re: Credit Cards [tfelton] by ncee Jan 02, 2009 (8:53 am)
Replying to: tfelton (Jan 02, 2009 7:26 am) I was told that each business can set it up how they want, and some don't want to deal with payment issues from out of state folks.   My CC processing company told me it was against the law, but that with no checks and balances in place, folks will be able to get away with this kind of stuff for some time to come.   As pointed out, folks will need to remember, they are asking for the billing address zip code.   My office is in one city, yet I live in another - 2 different zip codes, and if you don't get it right within the first few tries, I was told it may lock you out?   Skip Replies to this message: fin (Jan 02, 2009 12:28 pm)
#489 of 626 Re: Credit Cards [ncee] by fin Jan 02, 2009 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: ncee (Jan 02, 2009 8:53 am) Thanks to all for these comments. Being retired we travel and visit, mostly the SE states. Credit card is the only way we pay for gas. Never had this happen but the advance warning is nice. Again, thanks....
#490 of 626 Re: Credit Cards [tfelton] by tfelton Jan 03, 2009 (6:13 am)
Replying to: tfelton (Jan 02, 2009 7:26 am) Just as a side note I emailed Shell Oil and they sent the following reply: "Our review indicates your experience occurred at one of our independently owned and operated locations. Please be assured that we have formally recorded your feedback and the appropriate party will be notified."   Next time I'm in Gallup I'll see if things have changed. Replies to this message: rpfingsten (Jan 03, 2009 10:25 pm) tfelton (Jan 04, 2009 7:12 am)

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