Peterborough City Council Trading Standards Service has received a number of enquiries from motorists who are concerned that contaminated petrol could be adversely affecting the performance of their vehicles.

 

Typical problems include juddering, misfiring, and general loss of power resulting in damage to the vehicle's oxygen sensor.

 

While investigations continue, trading standards officers have no evidence at this stage that contaminated petrol is the cause.

 

Officers are advising consumers who are experiencing problems to contact the seller of the fuel. It may also be advisable to consider having an independent written report carried out by a qualified mechanic.  A sample of fuel should be saved in an unused, approved petrol container.

 

Consumers are also advised to keep all receipts for petrol or repairs should they need to make a claim.

 

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