| The Facts...
How often does it happen?
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Misfueling has doubled in 10 years
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Last year 150,000 UK motorists misfueled
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It happens over 400 times a day
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That's 1 every three and a half minutes 24/7
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With the increase in diesel car sales it is an increasing problem
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How does it happen?
- It often happens where a family has more than 1 car
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When cars are borrowed or hired
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In companies with pool cars or car sharing
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Or simply when your mind's on other things
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THiNK! Diesel helps prevent that costly mistake
What Problems does it cause?
- 95% of misfueling is putting petrol into diesel cars
- Petrol permanently damages diesel engine components
- It quickly strips all lubrication from the engine
- High pressure diesel fuel pumps particularly susceptible
- Switching on the ignition starts the process its already too late
- Fuel lines and tanks must be drained and cleaned
- Diesel parts require new replacement.
How much for that costly mistake?
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Personally - inconvenience, wasted time and embarrassment
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Financially - from £300 to £5,000
- Can nullify car warranty
- Often leaves long term hidden damage even after draining
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Misfueling is not covered by your car insurance
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It costs the UK over £400M per annum
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This problem is here to stay....
- So THiNK! Diesel before you fill, before you drive!
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