How should I drive my car to benefit from using Shell V-Power fuel?

I’ve taken your advice on Shell V-Power fuel but I would like to clarify a few other factors. My car has only done 40,000 miles and, even for the age, I’m guessing you would still recommend V-Power. For...

Should I use premium diesel in my 10-year old BMW?

I recently bought my sister's BMW 3 Series E46 (2003) Touring, which had 93,000 miles on the clock. She was using diesel from the nearest garage when necessary to fill up. The car has a full service history....

Fuelling a new car

I have just taken delivery of a new Tiguan 1.4 petrol. I know you are a passionate advocate of Shell V Power so I asked the dealer their views on using this. Predictably, perhaps, they said no need...

'Super' diesel fuels - any advice on them?

Is there much to choose between premium diesel fuels such as Shell V-Power, Total Excellium, BP Ultimate and Esso Supreme?

Super unleaded: Which brands are free from ethanol?

Can you please advise what brands of super unleaded fuel are still free from ethanol as I now understand Shell VPower contains an unspecified amount of ethanol and I do not wish to run ethanol in my classic...

Rough running Focus diesel?

When trying to accelerate hard in 4th or 5th gear my 2006 Focus TDCi is prone to misfiring with the resulting loss in power. At all other times acceleration is fine. What could be the cause of this?

Use of high quality diesel in Volvo V60 D3?

I have just purchased a new Volvo V60 D3 (136bhp) Geartronic and having followed your advice and after two tanks full of BP Ultimate / Shell V-Power am achieving over 50mpg. However, BP and more recently...

What evidence do you use to recommend premium fuels?

What evidence enables you to recommend certain fuels to your readers who are worried about supermarket fuels?

Is there an Esso equivalent of Shell V-Power?

Is there an ESSO product that is equivalent for Shell V-Power for both petrol and diesel?

Winter wheels and tyres for my new Boxster

I'll shortly be taking delivery of a new Porsche Boxster, just as it's time to start thinking about winter tyres (which I've never had before). I can buy a set of Michelin Pilot Alpin for the existing...