30 Common Gas Pump Mistakes Drivers Must Avoid

Filling up your car seems simple. You pull in, swipe your card, insert the nozzle, and wait for the click. You drive away. What could go wrong?

Plenty. The gas station is one of the most overlooked places where drivers make costly, dangerous, and even damaging mistakes. From ruining your car"s paint to damaging the engine, from wasting money to creating fire hazards, the pump is a minefield of errors.

Here are 30 common mistakes people make at the gas pump—and how to avoid them.