Car smells of petrol?

I can smell petrol inside my car when driving. Not overfilled the car and not spilt fuel. Can smell it when I get in the car in the morning and very strong when driving - not all the time but every few miles.

Asked on 17 August 2012 by Lorraine40

Answered by Honest John

Then you might have a leak which is very dangerous. Get it attended to immediately.

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