Drivers trying to save some cash by filling up their tanks less frequently have been warned they could risk a £1,000 repair bill by running on fumes. The cost of petrol and diesel has shot up over the past year, with factors such as war in Ukraine and the aftermath of the Covid pandemic being used to justify the high prices.
That has left many drivers, who are also struggling to meet their soaring heating bills and afford groceries, looking at ways to cut back on their motoring costs. One of these is to try to empty the tank before heading to the forecourt.
But motoring experts as ClickMechanic have urged people to swerve this approach as it brings with it some serious problems. ClickMechanic's Andrew Jervis explained: "It can be tempting to delay visiting the petrol station to fill up for as long as possible, but running on empty is a bad idea when it comes to the longer-term health of your vehicle.
