50 phrases · Levels: A1A2B1B2
Faccia il pieno, per favore.
Fill it up, please.
Use with a pump attendant when you want the tank filled completely. This is the most common request at Italian petrol stations with attendants.
Questo motore va a benzina o diesel?
Does this engine run on petrol or diesel?
Ask a passenger or check the car manual when you are unsure what fuel a rental car uses. Misfuelling is expensive and dangerous.
Dove sono le pompe self-service?
Where are the self-service pumps?
Ask when you want to use the cheaper self-service pumps but cannot identify which ones they are in a large station.
Quanto costa al litro la benzina?
How much is petrol per litre?
Ask when the price display is unclear, or to compare prices between two nearby stations before committing.
La pompa non funziona.
The pump isn't working.
Report this to an attendant when a self-service pump fails to respond, dispenses no fuel, or displays an error message.
Dove si paga?
Where do you pay?
Ask after fuelling at a self-service pump when it is not obvious where to go to pay — some stations have inside cashiers, some have outdoor machines.
Dove posso controllare la pressione delle gomme?
Where can I check the tyre pressure?
Ask at the station when you notice a tyre looks soft or when you are about to begin a long motorway journey.
Posso usare il bagno?
Can I use the toilet?
Ask at the counter when you need to use the toilet, especially at smaller stations where it may be locked and you need a key.
Ha dell'olio motore? Il livello è basso.
Do you have engine oil? The level is low.
Ask at the station shop when your car's oil warning light comes on or when you check the dipstick and find the level is below the minimum.
Ha dell'acqua distillata per il radiatore?
Do you have distilled water for the radiator?
Ask when the coolant warning light comes on or when the radiator reservoir is visibly low during a summer journey.
Può pulire il parabrezza?
Can you clean the windscreen?
Ask an attendant at a full-service pump to clean your windscreen, which is often offered automatically but can also be specifically requested.
Ho la carta fedeltà. Posso usarla?
I have the loyalty card. Can I use it?
Present your loyalty card before the attendant processes payment to ensure your points are recorded and any discounts applied.
Posso pagare con l'app?
Can I pay with the app?
Ask when you have the fuel chain's app on your phone and want to use it for cashless payment directly at the pump.
Metta la benzina senza piombo.
Put in unleaded petrol.
Specify the fuel type to an attendant. In Italy, almost all petrol is unleaded — 'senza piombo' (without lead) is the standard but it is good to say it explicitly.
Posso avere la ricevuta fiscale?
Can I have the fiscal receipt?
Ask after fuelling when you need an official VAT receipt for business expense claims or company car fuel logs.
C'è una colonnina per auto elettriche?
Is there a charging point for electric cars?
Ask when driving an electric or plug-in hybrid car and looking for a fast charger at a petrol station stop.
Il distributore è aperto di notte?
Is the petrol station open at night?
Ask when planning a late-night or early-morning journey and you need to know if you can refuel along the way.
Quanti chilometri mancano alla prossima stazione?
How many kilometres to the next petrol station?
Ask when your fuel is getting low in a rural area and you want to know if you can safely reach the next station.
La mia auto va a GPL. Ha una pompa GPL?
My car runs on LPG. Do you have an LPG pump?
Ask at any petrol station when your vehicle uses LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), which not all Italian stations supply.
Vendete accessori per l'auto?
Do you sell car accessories?
Ask at the station shop when you need emergency items like a triangle, vest, screen wash, or phone charger.
Posso comprare benzina in una tanica?
Can I buy petrol in a jerry can?
Ask when a vehicle has run out of fuel elsewhere and you need to carry fuel back to it, or for a generator or lawnmower.
Dove si trova il prossimo Autogrill?
Where is the next Autogrill?
Ask on an Italian motorway when you need a full service stop with fuel, food, a proper toilet, and a coffee before continuing your journey.
C'è un limite minimo per pagare con carta?
Is there a minimum spend to pay by card?
Ask before fuelling a small amount, as some Italian stations impose a minimum spend (often €10–€20) for card transactions.
Avete un servizio di soccorso stradale?
Do you have a roadside assistance service?
Ask when your car has broken down nearby and you need help contacting or calling out a recovery service.
C'è un autolavaggio qui?
Is there a car wash here?
Ask when your car is dirty and you want to use an automatic car wash at the petrol station.
Avete il gasolio?
Do you have diesel?
Ask at a small or unfamiliar station to confirm they stock diesel before pulling up to a pump.
C'è uno sconto con la tessera supermercato?
Is there a discount with the supermarket card?
Ask when you have supermarket loyalty points or coupons that can be redeemed for fuel discounts — increasingly common in Italy.
La stazione è chiusa. Dove vado?
The station is closed. Where do I go?
Use when you arrive at a petrol station that has no attendant and the self-service is out of order — ask a nearby shop or resident for the nearest open alternative.
Non mi ha dato lo scontrino.
You haven't given me a receipt.
Say this politely but firmly to an attendant who has processed your payment but not given you a receipt. In Italy, issuing a receipt is a legal obligation.
Fate anche il cambio gomme?
Do you also do tyre changes?
Ask at a station with an attached workshop when you suspect a tyre problem or need your seasonal tyres swapped.
Vendete schede prepagate per il carburante?
Do you sell prepaid fuel cards?
Ask when representing a company that wants to manage fleet fuel costs through prepaid cards, or as an individual looking for a fuel budget card.
Come faccio a sapere se la benzina è di qualità?
How do I know if the petrol is good quality?
Ask when using an unfamiliar or very cheap station, particularly in remote areas, where fuel quality may be a concern.
Quali sono gli orari di apertura?
What are the opening hours?
Ask when you pass a station that looks useful and want to know whether it will be open when you return, or to plan a refuelling stop on a future journey.
Devo pagare in anticipo o dopo?
Do I pay in advance or after?
Ask at a self-service station where it is not immediately obvious whether you pre-authorise the pump or pay after fuelling.
Avete la benzina premium?
Do you have premium petrol?
Ask when your car manufacturer recommends or requires 98-octane petrol for optimal engine performance.
Posso usare il secchio per pulire i finestrini?
Can I use the bucket to clean the windows?
Ask at a self-service pump when you see a bucket with a squeegee provided for customers and want to confirm it is free to use.
Può controllare i liquidi del motore?
Can you check the engine fluids?
Ask an attendant for a full fluid check — oil, coolant, brake fluid, screen wash — especially before a long motorway journey.
Qual è il numero per l'emergenza stradale?
What is the roadside emergency number?
Ask when you or someone else has broken down and you need the emergency rescue number for the road you are on.
Quanto costa il gasolio oggi?
How much does diesel cost today?
Checking the current diesel price before filling up.
Posso usare la carta al distributore self-service?
Can I use a card at the self-service pump?
When using an unattended pump outside staffed hours.
Dove butto i rifiuti?
Where do I throw away the rubbish?
When you want to dispose of rubbish collected during the journey.
Posso usare la toilette?
Can I use the toilet?
When you need to use the facilities at a petrol station.
C'e un bar al distributore?
Is there a cafe at the petrol station?
When you want a coffee or snack while refuelling.
Dove posso gonfiare le gomme?
Where can I inflate the tyres?
When you need to check or top up your tyre pressure.
Accettate i buoni carburante?
Do you accept fuel vouchers?
When your employer or a promotion has given you fuel voucher booklets.
C'e un autolavaggio automatico?
Is there an automatic car wash?
When you want to wash your car while filling up.
La mia auto e ibrida — quale carburante uso?
My car is a hybrid — which fuel do I use?
When you are unsure about refuelling a hybrid or plug-in hybrid vehicle.
Posso comprare una vignetta autostradale qui?
Can I buy a motorway vignette here?
When entering a country that requires a motorway sticker (e.g., Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia) and buying it at the border petrol station.
Il distributore accetta Telepass?
Does the petrol station accept Telepass?
When you want to pay for fuel using a Telepass payment device.
Ho messo il carburante sbagliato nel serbatoio!
I have put the wrong fuel in the tank!
In the emergency situation where you have accidentally filled a diesel car with petrol or vice versa.