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It does not work for all cars. I use a lot of rental cars and our company contract requires them to be full when returned. So what usually works is most cars have an inside release. Pop it open from inside and check the mirrors. Many times you will see it. If there is no inside release, usually a small cheaper car, then the cover has a finger notch in it. Sometimes you can see those in the mirror. So between all these methods, you can improve your odds of driving to the gas pump and being on the wrong side. Best way though is to look before getting in the rental. I now have a routine where I look for the fuel filling side, adjust seats, mirrors, find lights and wiper controls before moving the car.
True story. Flew into Buffalo one night and jumped in the rental car and pulled out of the airport. A large truck drove by and spashed snow and slush that totally blocked the windshield. I could not find the wiper control. I had several anxious moments before I could see again.