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=== Gas Stations ===
Waze includes a feature to track the locations of fuel (gas, diesel, petrol, etc.) stations and the current prices at those stations. Drivers can use the Waze app to search for their favorite brand of fuel or the best prices nearest their current location. [[Glossary|Wazer]]s who want to get extra points and help their fellow Wazers can enter the current price of local stations while they fill up or are stopped at a light near one.


==== How to search for a gas station ====
=== Search for a station ===


To search for gas stations near you click on '''Menu''' >> '''Navigate'''
To search for fuel stations near you click on '''Menu''' >> '''Navigate'''


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Here you'll see all gas stations near you sorted by price (you can choose different sort from the settings menu).
Here you'll see all stations near you sorted by price. You can choose a different sort order from the settings menu.


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'''Please note that you can choose to view gas stations from different search provider but you won't see the prices, the prices for gas stations are available on Waze search provider only!
'''Please note that you can choose to view stations from different search providers, but you won't see the prices. The prices for stations are available on Waze search provider only!'''
'''


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You also can click on '''map''' to view the gas stations around you:
You also can click on '''map''' to view the fuel stations around you:


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[[Image:GasT19.JPG|240px]]


Once you have selected the desired gas station you'll see the preview window:
Once you have selected the desired station you'll see the preview window:


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At the '''Location''' tab you can:
At the '''Location''' tab you can:


* View the gas station on the map.
* View the station on the map.
* Phone number.
* See the phone number.
* More - > Add a stop point (see how to add a stop point), Set as start point, show on map and share the location.
* Press '''More''' to 1) Add a stop point (see how to add a stop point), 2) Set as start point, 3) Show on map, and 4) Share the location.
* Add the place to favorites
* Add the place to favorites.
* Go -> to navigate.
* Press '''Go''' to navigate to the station.


At the '''Info''' tab you can see more info about the place like: phone number, photo of the place, prices and when the prices were last updated.
The '''Info''' tab shows more about the station including the phone number, a photo of the station, prices, and when the prices were last updated.


Athe the '''Specials''' tab you can check for Coupons and discounts.
At the '''Specials''' tab you can check for any coupons or discounts for that station.


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==== How to update gas prices ====
=== Update prices ===


When you're in a gas station you can update the gas price:
When you're in or very near a fuel station you can update the fuel price.


Click on '''Report'''
Click on '''Report'''
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Choose the gas station from the list:
Choose the station from the list:


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Here you'll see the gas prices:
Here you'll see the prices for each grade of fuel:


*Regular
*Regular
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To update a price just tap on the current price and update the price:
If the prices are correct, press '''Yes''' and the date will be updated to today as the most recent price check date. If any of them are wrong, press '''No''' to begin updating the prices.
 
To update a price just tap on the current price and update the price. If that grade of fuel is not available at that station, press the '''Not Available''' button. If the current price is accurate for that grade, press '''Next''' to keep the current price and move to the next grade.


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[[Image:GasT11.JPG|240px]]


Click '''send''' to update.
Click '''Send''' to save the update.


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==== Gas Stations Settings (preferred station, gas type, sort by) ====
Currently saving the prices for a station provides the Wazer 8 points.


You can Choose to view only preferred gas stations, preferred gas type and sort them.
=== Station Settings (preferred station, gas type, sort by) ===
 
You can choose to view only preferred gas stations, preferred gas types, and have them sorted.


* Open the '''Menu''' and choose '''Settings''':
* Open the '''Menu''' and choose '''Settings''':
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===== Preferred Station =====
==== Preferred Station ====


Choose '''Preferred station''':
Choose '''Preferred station''':
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===== Gas Type =====
==== Gas Type ====


Choose the price of the gas type that you want to see when searching for gas station:
Choose the price of the gas type that you want to see when searching for a station:


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===== Sort By =====
==== Sort By ====


Choose how you want to view the search results of the gas stations:
Choose how you want to view the search results of the gas stations:
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==== How to add a gas station (currently applies only for world server) ====
=== Add a station (currently applies only for world server) ===
 
This section is currently only applicable to the World Server and not the North American server. It is planned for the North American server in the near future.
{{Adding_Gas_Stations}}
{{Adding_Gas_Stations}}

Revision as of 04:32, 4 August 2012

Waze includes a feature to track the locations of fuel (gas, diesel, petrol, etc.) stations and the current prices at those stations. Drivers can use the Waze app to search for their favorite brand of fuel or the best prices nearest their current location. Wazers who want to get extra points and help their fellow Wazers can enter the current price of local stations while they fill up or are stopped at a light near one.

Search for a station

To search for fuel stations near you click on Menu >> Navigate

Now choose Categories:

And select Gas Station from the list:

Here you'll see all stations near you sorted by price. You can choose a different sort order from the settings menu.


Please note that you can choose to view stations from different search providers, but you won't see the prices. The prices for stations are available on Waze search provider only!


You also can click on map to view the fuel stations around you:

Once you have selected the desired station you'll see the preview window:

At the Location tab you can:

  • View the station on the map.
  • See the phone number.
  • Press More to 1) Add a stop point (see how to add a stop point), 2) Set as start point, 3) Show on map, and 4) Share the location.
  • Add the place to favorites.
  • Press Go to navigate to the station.

The Info tab shows more about the station including the phone number, a photo of the station, prices, and when the prices were last updated.

At the Specials tab you can check for any coupons or discounts for that station.

Update prices

When you're in or very near a fuel station you can update the fuel price.

Click on Report

Choose Gas Prices

Choose the station from the list:


Here you'll see the prices for each grade of fuel:

  • Regular
  • Midgrade
  • Premium
  • Diesel

If the prices are correct, press Yes and the date will be updated to today as the most recent price check date. If any of them are wrong, press No to begin updating the prices.

To update a price just tap on the current price and update the price. If that grade of fuel is not available at that station, press the Not Available button. If the current price is accurate for that grade, press Next to keep the current price and move to the next grade.

Click Send to save the update.

Currently saving the prices for a station provides the Wazer 8 points.

Station Settings (preferred station, gas type, sort by)

You can choose to view only preferred gas stations, preferred gas types, and have them sorted.

  • Open the Menu and choose Settings:

In the settings menu scroll down and choose Gas stations:

Preferred Station

Choose Preferred station:

Here you can choose to show All stations or only one:

Gas Type

Choose the price of the gas type that you want to see when searching for a station:

Here you will see the price of the selected gas type:

Sort By

Choose how you want to view the search results of the gas stations:

  • Sort by Price
  • Sort by Distance
  • Sort by Brand



Add a station (currently applies only for world server)

This section is currently only applicable to the World Server and not the North American server. It is planned for the North American server in the near future. Template:Adding Gas Stations