You have filled up, turned the key and the car will not start properly – or it starts, splutters and cuts out. Water contamination in petrol is not something to drive through and hope will […]

Putting the wrong fuel in your vehicle can turn an ordinary stop at the pumps into a stressful roadside emergency. This guide to roadside fuel decontamination explains what happens next, what you should do immediately, […]

You have just lifted the nozzle, looked at the pump display and realised the fuel is wrong. It happens quickly, particularly when you are tired, driving a hire car, switching vehicles or rushing through a […]

The moment you realise there is unleaded in a diesel vehicle, the next few minutes matter more than the amount on the receipt. Do not start the engine. Do not turn the ignition on to […]

A driver has a full route, a tight delivery window and a queue behind them at the pumps. That is exactly when a costly error can happen. The best practices for fleet refuelling are not […]

You realise the nozzle was wrong just after you have paid, the rental car is still beside the pump, and your first instinct is to fix it quietly. Do not. Knowing how to report rental […]

If you have put petrol in a diesel car, diesel in a petrol car, or noticed contaminated fuel in the tank, the immediate question is often: can a mobile mechanic drain fuel where the vehicle […]

You realise at the pump that you have used the wrong nozzle. Your first thought may be, “Do I need the dealership?” In many cases, the answer is no – not if you have not […]