If you do, you have probably received a "Notice of Change" from them in the mail recently.
A few years ago when Canadian Tire Financial Services introduced this card it was a great deal. All you had to do was spend $1,000 in a billing cycle, then you could enjoy a savings of 10 cents per litre (deducted from the pump price instantly) at Canadian Tire Gas Bars during the next cycle.
Well, I guess a good deal just couldn't last. Effective on July 1, 2008, in order to get the top discount of 10 cents per litre you will have to spend $2,000 per month!
Canadian Tire is offering a "consolation prize" of 8 cents per litre if you charge more than $1,000 but less than $2,000 during a billing cycle.
Many of you might not think that 2 cents per litre is a real big deal but consider this: I use about 70 litres per week. My discount is going to be reduced to $5.60 from the current $7 per fill-up. That's $1.40 a week, $72.80 per year.
Call them and complain. 1-800-459-6415.
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