A big change is coming to petrol forecourts next month as a new type of unleaded fuel is introduced.
E10 is a greener type of fuel that will replace E5 as the standard petrol sold in the UK on September 1 - as Mirror Online reports.
New government rules will require most garages across the country to sell E10 as their standard '95-octane' grade unleaded.
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All cars made after 2011 should be fine to fill up with E10, as well as the majority of vehicles made since the late 1990s - so any vehicles that experience issues will likely be older models. Cars that use diesel are unaffected by the petrol changes.
E10 contains up to 10% ethanol - which is double the amount found in E5.
A DfT spokesperson said: “The switch to E10 fuel could cut CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes a year – the equivalent to 350,000 fewer cars on the road - and is vital to meeting our net-zero ambitions.
“Around 95% of petrol-powered vehicles are already compatible with E10. Half of the remaining models are classic vehicles which already use ‘super’ grade petrol, and less than 1% of all cars on the road will need to switch.”
How to check if your car is compatible with E10
You can check your car against the government's E10 service webpage to check if your vehicle is compatible.
You will need to know the vehicle model, engine size and year it was manufactured.
The Government Department for Transport warns: "DfT and its partners will not be liable for any damage to your vehicle as a result of you using this service.
"It's your responsibility to make sure you use the right fuel for your vehicle. While using up the fuel they may, however, experience a little poor cold starting and rough running."
Is E10 petrol more expensive?
The switch to E10 shouldn't have a direct impact on pump prices, but drivers may find they are getting fewer miles to the gallon - which means you may find you have to fill up slightly more often to drive the same number of miles.
How much more exactly it will cost you is hard to predict, as it depends on how often you drive and varying petrol prices from forecourt to forecourt.
But based on current prices, MoneySavingExpert estimates filling up with E10 fuel could cost families filling up a 55-litre car twice a month around £18 extra a year.
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