Shell V-Power Vouchers....?

Virdi · 21 Apr 2009 at 10:41

Anybody tried this?

http://www.shell.co.uk/home/page/gb...romotions/app_shell_vpower_voucher_promo.html

...is it pukka?

paradigm · 21 Apr 2009 at 10:45

I'd love to try it, but can't install their "voucher printer driver", due to their sloppy coding. It's trying to download from http://shell/...

And I can't "email a voucher" because it says

voucher website said:
Unrecognised offer

We're sorry, but we do not recognise the offer that you have requested.

Draeger · 21 Apr 2009 at 10:50

What exactly do the vouchers entitle you to?. :confused:

Can't see from that page, all I see is the page telling you to install their printer driver.

Matt82 · 21 Apr 2009 at 10:54

haha a voucher printer driver? sounds like virus

Draeger · 21 Apr 2009 at 11:01

Matt82 said:
haha a voucher printer driver? sounds like virus

I would be rather surprised it it was a virus of any sort considering its on the official Shell UK website.

That said, I'm always wary of downloading and installing things like this just because "it says you need to".

What's so special about Shells bespoke printer driver compared to my HP 2575 drivers that means I can't print a voucher?.

I suspect it may have something to do with the "bar codes" but I'm still wary about downloading it.

Someone else download it first and tell us how you get on.

Draeger · 21 Apr 2009 at 11:04

It could be this offer I suppose :-

http://hotukdeals.com/item/382511/1-off-voucher-to-print-for-shell-v-/?nojs=1

Matt82 · 21 Apr 2009 at 11:21

Draeger said:
I would be rather surprised it it was a virus of any sort considering its on the official Shell UK website.

saying that lots of people from say paypal which directs them to a site that looks just like it etc. i wouldnt install it unless it offered me something great, which i doubt it will

Draeger · 21 Apr 2009 at 11:30

Agree, and its only natural to be wary.

However in this case it's genuine. If you go to :-

http://www.shell.co.uk/

And follow it through from the main site, it takes you to the same page.

Products Services>>>>On the road>>>>Promotions

So it's not a redirect to anywhere "dodgy".

Matt82 · 21 Apr 2009 at 11:39

well thats good then, but unless it offers something worth the bother, then i wont waste my time on it

Sime · 21 Apr 2009 at 11:39

Discount:
£1
Minimum Spend:
£0.00
Expiry:
Add an expiry date
Applies to:
Shell V-Power/V-Power Diesel
Instructions:
Follow the instructions in the link below to print off your discount voucher for Shell V-Power or Shell V-Power Diesel.Minimum 30 litre fill up.

http://www.shell.co.uk/home/page/gb...romotions/app_shell_vpower_voucher_promo.html

Matt82 · 21 Apr 2009 at 11:54

wow, £1 off my £50 tank

djcj · 21 Apr 2009 at 11:59

Just out of curiosity, how much does shell v-power cost per litre compared to standard unleaded?

Draeger · 21 Apr 2009 at 12:03

Matt82 said:
wow, £1 off my £50 tank

LOL....I know a few people who would consider getting £1 off a major achievement.

Matt82 · 21 Apr 2009 at 12:29

djcj said:
Just out of curiosity, how much does shell v-power cost per litre compared to standard unleaded?

typically about 6p more per litre

Lum · 21 Apr 2009 at 13:28

I'm pretty sure VMWare is free these days. MS Virtual PC may be too, can't remember.

Install Windows on that, install the Shell software, print out your voucher, delete the VM.

Sone · 21 Apr 2009 at 13:48

Lum said:
I'm pretty sure VMWare is free these days. MS Virtual PC may be too, can't remember.

Install Windows on that, install the Shell software, print out your voucher, delete the VM.

a lot of effort for a pound

numnutz · 21 Apr 2009 at 13:55

djcj said:
Just out of curiosity, how much does shell v-power cost per litre compared to standard unleaded?

Last Fill up....

Normal Unleaded - 92.9ppl
V-Power Unleaded - 99.9ppl

iaind · 21 Apr 2009 at 13:55

or £1 off a £5 topup

I'm assuming its a driver to prevent you from churning out loads of them

Fr0dders · 21 Apr 2009 at 13:57

cba for £1

not the way i go through petrol (270 miles per £55 fill up)

Lum · 21 Apr 2009 at 14:04

iaind said:
or £1 off a £5 topup

I'm assuming its a driver to prevent you from churning out loads of them

Another reason to use VMWare, you can just roll back the image

Edit: Or just print to a file rather than a port, then COPY FILE LPT1: multiple times

I think the minimum fill is 2 litres at most petrol stations. Someone with enough time on their hands could get a half price tank.