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  What is heycar & why use it? (Article)
  What else should I know about heycar? Along with the model year, mileage, fuel type etc - heycar also lists whether the vehicle you're looking at meets the current emissions standards required for the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and/or the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) or if you need to pay a daily charge.
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  Review: Yamaha NMAX 125 (productReview)
  In a scooter of this size and price, it’s a very welcome addition and makes it a great machine for city use where the roads can be slick with diesel when you least need it. We found the riding position was excellent for a 5-ft 10-inch tall rider of average build. The seat height is a little taller than the Honda PCX’s, but what’s 5mm between friends?
• Review: Vespa GTS 300 (productReview)
  With a slightly more conservative approach to pace and throttle use, Vespa reckons you can get a combined fuel economy of 85.0mpg. During our time on the GTS 300, that was nearer 70mpg, but it’s still good for a scooter of this performance and capacity. With an 8.5-litre tank, you should also steer clear of petrol stations for prolonged periods.
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  Cheap van insurance for food vans and mobile catering (Article)
  If you’ve purchased specialist cooking equipment or a one-of-its-kind coffee machine then you may need to upgrade your cover. If you plan to use gas to fuel your cooking equipment then check what the stipulations are for the insurance policy. Some providers might insist that the canister is stored away from the van overnight, while others will simply ask for it to be turned off.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Dispatch 2007-2016 (Article)
  They encompass everything from leaking fuel, potential fire hazards to steering failure. Don’t be too alarmed, this is not unusual for any vehicle. One of the biggest issues with the Dispatch is the placement of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
• GARAGE SERVICING: How can I find a reputable garage  to service or repair my car? (FAQs)
  But no mention will be made of making any adjustments to the tension of the belt, so this should be charged for at the rate for at least 15 minutes labour. The Low Sulphur Scam If a punter shows up with a non-functioning diesel pump, tell him the reason is wear due to the lack of lubricity of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel. The problem may really be no more than a chafed cable to the pump, but it's much more profitable to sell him a new pump and fix the chafed cable without telling him.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Sprinter 2013-2018 (Article)
  The first van it in its class, which in Europe is referred to as ‘Sprinter Class’, Mercedes-Benz claimed its new large van could return up to 44mpg. Helping achieve that was the addition of Mercedes-Benz’s BlueTec diesel engine, which featured SCR technology that uses AdBlue to clean up the exhaust gases. The changes not only benefitted economy and emissions but also improved refinement due to the reduction of combustion noises.
• ELECTRIC CARS: Is an EV right for me? (FAQs)
  Offers 0-60 in 10 seconds, 80mph top speed, better handling than petrol i-car because batteries are mounted in the floorpan and fuel costs of just £50 for 10,000 miles of electricity. Can be recharged by a domestic plug 80% in 20 minutes or a full charge in 7 hours. Hoping to get price down to £15,000. Buyers immediately save £1,000 + in fuel costs over the first year, and £8 - £25 a day in London congestion tax.
• MoT Test Results and MoT Advice (Article)
  UMBRACO_MACRO macroAlias="MOTVRM" /> What does the MoT test involve? The fuel system of the car is checked to make sure that it doesn't burn more fuel than it should. It also checks for leaks and blockages. The headlights and rear lights are also tested to make sure they all work and are aimed correctly.
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  How to buy a classic car (Article)
  Perhaps you fancy something to commute in? In which case, you’ll need to balance reliability with fuel economy and safety. Here, there are some clear winners such as the Mercedes 190E or the E34 BMW 5-series. Neither are as frugal as a modern diesel, of course, but both are well built and capable of notching up 100,000 miles if looked after.
• HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
  For more information on onelife and full details of their vehicles, features and tariffs, please visit www.onelifeexperience.co.uk or call 01908 262433 Fly and Drive Motorhome Hire in Southern Spain Operates from Malaga airport. Fleet of diesel-engined, Benimar 4800LG, 500LD and 6000ST motorhomes with four to sixth berths, fully equipped. Bedding supplied for small extra cost if required. The motorhomes are right hand drive with UK specification.
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  Cost of petrol and diesel falls 5 Jun 2017 (News)
  It's even better news for diesel, which can now fill up for an average of £1.40 less than earlier in the year. The South of England is home to the most expensive fuel in the UK - with unleaded at 117.25p-per-litre and diesel at 118.43p-per-litre.
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  Fuel prices rise for the third consecutive month 6 Jun 2016 (News)
  The price of petrol and diesel rose in May 2016 – the third consecutive month of rises – according to RAC Fuel Watch data. On average, unleaded went up by two pence-per-litre and diesel by 2.2 pence-per-litre, which added £1 or £1.22 to the cost of filling the average fuel tank, respectively.
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  Supermarkets cuts fuel prices following drop in wholesale cost of oil 3 May 2017 (News)
  However, a fall in the oil barrel price from a mid-month high of $55 to a low of $49.41 on 27 April meant the wholesale price of petrol ended April 3.5p lower than it started. The wholesale price of diesel finished the month 2.5p cheaper. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “April wasn’t a good month for fuel prices but motorists have every right to expect an early May petrol and diesel cut from retailers of 2p-a-litre at the very least.
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  Diesels to Get Dearer, Says John Coates 18 Oct 2002 (News)
  As fuel prices continue to go up, PLEX believes that the trend will be repeated across the used market in the next few months. "Most motorists have to consider the bottom line," said John Coates, "and the fuel economy benefits of diesel cars, combined with the arrival of a wide range of excellent used diesels on the market, such as the more recent BMWs, Citroens and Peugeots, is attracting many drivers who would not have previously considered a diesel car."
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  Supermarkets further reduce fuel prices 27 Aug 2015 (News)
  Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s have announced fuel price cuts ahead of Bank Holiday weekend. Prices have been cut by one pence-per-litre for diesel and two pence-per-litre for petrol across forecourts operated by all three supermarkets. The reductions come just a few days after a drop in the unleaded price and follow steady cuts to the price of diesel over the past few months.
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  Fuel costs tumble as supermarkets go to war 27 Sep 2013 (News)
  Asda has also slashed its prices, making it one of the cheapest places to buy fuel in the UK, with a litre of unleaded costing 128.7p and a litre of diesel being 135.7p. Andy Peake, Asda’s petrol trading director said: ‘Our prices are the lowest they have been all year and our national price cap on fuel benefits everyone across the country, meaning that no-one filling up at Asda is forced to pay a premium for their fuel because of where they live.’
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  Motoring group urges fuel sellers to pass on savings 5 Jun 2014 (News)
  The wholesale cost of diesel is now approximately the same as the cost of petrol, yet on average the price on UK forecourts is 6p-per-litre higher for diesel than it is for petrol. In late May the wholesale cost of petrol was 103.5p, while the cost of diesel was just 0.5p more.
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  Pump prices tipped to hit two year low 9 Oct 2013 (News)
  The RAC believes that the average price of petrol and diesel will drop by as much as 4p per litre in the coming weeks, following a fall in the wholesale cost of fuel. The reduction - 4p in petrol and 2p in diesel - would mean average prices of around 129p and 137p respectively – taking the cost of fuel down to 2011 levels.
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  Shell V-Power Nitro+ Promises Even Better Performance 18 Apr 2013 (News)
  Today, Shell launched Shell V-Power Nitro+ with new fuel system cleaning additives to improve the performance and fuel ecomomy of all engines, both petrol and diesel. Developed by Shell Scientists, Shell V-Power  Nitro+ fuels  represent the next generation of Shell's premium  performance fuels.  They will replace Shell V-Power Unleaded and Diesel fuels which will be phased out from today, 18 April 2013.