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COSTLY MISTAKES WHEN FUELLING UP YOUR CAR
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driving caused by the lack of fuel could see you punished by law. You could face a £100 fine and three points on your licence if you are forced to stop in the road and cause an obstruction to other motorists.
Motor insurance comparison experts at Quotezone.co.uk have revealed eight errors which could be contributing to over consumption of fuel and have costly consequences for drivers. This comes after it was revealed around 150,000 drivers put the wrong fuel in their car every year.* Misfuelling is one of the most expensive mistakes motorists make. Pumping petrol fuel into a diesel engined car can lead to engine failure, leaving motorists to pick up the repair costs. Quotezone.co.uk compiled some of the biggest mistakes drivers make when filling up: 1.Misfuelling Misfuelling and pumping your diesel car with petrol fuel can be a very costly mistake. Depending on how far the petrol has circulated through the fuel system and engine, the cost of repairs can vary from a simple drain and flush to some very expensive component replacements. 2.Check your tyres Low tyre pressure will cause your tyres to drag on the ground and consume more fuel than fully pumped-up tyres. 3.Letting your fuel run on empty Letting your car run on low fuel isn’t a crime, but any careless or dangerous
4.Overfilling your tank While overfilling the tank can be
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tempting and seem like a way to save additional trips back to the pump, you will actually end up paying more for your fuel. Filling the tank beyond maximum capacity can cause the fuel to overflow and waste money. 5.Filling up during peak hours Petrol station prices can vary throughout the day, with costs at their highest during peak hours around midday and 5pm. In order to find the lowest prices, head to a petrol station early in the morning or later in the evening.
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RadioTimes June 2025
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