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Trending They urge drivers to top up their tank with E5 as soon as possible, ideally before at least a third of the tank has been used. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said it was “vital” owners of older models were “aware of the changes”. He has called for the DVLA to inform owners personally of the change and how they can ensure their cars are protected. He said: "It is also vital that owners of affected vehicles are aware of the changes. READ MORE “We’d like to see the DVLA writing to these owners to inform them that E5 will no longer be the standard premium grade, and to let...

“Anyone who owns a car made before 2001 needs to check the compatibility of their vehicle with the new fuel.” Last year’s DfT report said vehicle compatibility had been the main barrier to the introduction of E10 so far. The report said not all vehicles had been approved by their manufacturers to use fuel with more than five percent ethanol. It claimed the majority of vehicles registered in the UK are approved for use with E10 with the number decreasing every year. READ MORE Last year, the DfT said there were around 400,000 older family cars which may not be able to use the new fuel wit...