Audi Cars - New feature could save you hundreds!!!!

If you have ever put petrol into your diesel car you will be fully aware of the costs that are associated with this mistake. I have to confess I have been guilty of this stupid mistake, a few years ago, having popped out to pick up a takeaway (I know junk food is bad for you) I called into fill up at my local station and proceeded to put in £40 worth of petrol into my diesel car. Five hours later and a £500 bill I returned home to throw out my ruined meal.

In all fairness it is easily done and Audi have come up with an ingenious fix on their A4,A5 and Q5 Tdi models, which will prevent this accident happening. The fuel filler neck has been redesigned to incorporate contact points that open an internal fuel flap only when the larger diesel pump nozzle applies pressure on them. The smaller diameter petrol nozzles do not make contact, ensuring that the filler flap remains closed to prevent access to the reservoir.
If you are car is on contract hire even with full maintenance you won't be covered in the event you mistakenly....read more