150,000 UK drivers annually mistakenly 'mis-fuel', risking engine damage and high costs.

150,000 UK drivers annually make the mistake of 'mis-fuelling', leading to potential engine damage and hefty costs. The AA warns that filling up with the wrong fuel can cost upwards of £5,000 for replacement parts from certain manufacturers, and even draining the fuel tank can set drivers back several hundred pounds. Experts advise drivers to be cautious and double-check fuel types when refuelling.