Car damage caused by E10 can be prevented by following simple steps

Gary Wilson, Head of the Historic and Classic Vehicle Alliance (HCVA) said historic vehicles would likely be fine as long as drivers were ‘sensible’. He warned, however, that drivers needed to understand the ‘likely implications’ of the new petrol but simple precautions would prevent most damage.Previously speaking to Express.co.uk, he said: ‘I’m not hearing any major issues.’My son works at a local garage and he’s not feeding anything back.’Years ago I used to be responsible for engine management systems at Land Rover.’We did a programme I think it was a 93 Model Year Range Rover… we had to put vehicles in the Middle East.READ MORE: Drivers urged to avoid E10 as it has no benefit over E5 Drivers can prevent E10 damage by following simple steps. (Image: Getty)’In the end, we just said sent the vehicles out there and just called the catalysts when we got out there.’Another one was Brazil, we had to do an ethanol-based fuel programme.’In the end, it was more cost-effective to actually, as the cars go out there we did a bit of testing to know that the cars would last at least a year.’When they had their service it was very clear, you change the seals, change the buts of plastics in the system and carry on for another year.DON’T MISS Drivers slammed for failing to follow new Highway Code rules [INSIGHT] Electric car owners warned about towing trailers and caravans [WARNING] Drivers can defrost their cars using cooking spray and hand sanitiser [REVEAL]  The new compound was introduced over a year ago. (Image: Getty) How to save fuel. (Image: EXPRESS)They claimed tests conducted by the Department for Transport have found a range of issues associated with the fuel.These included blocked fuel filters, damaged fuel pumps and degradation to hoses and seals.They have also reported blocked injectors and corroded carburetors as a result of the new compound.The RAC has previously warned up to 600,000 cars will be incompatible with the new fuel.The experts warned that generally speaking, cars built before 2002 will not be able to use E10.