Know the fuel type before your first visit to a filling station. Check the filler flap, handbook or vehicle information rather than relying on the colour of the car or what somebody told you.
Do not rely only on pump colours
Fuel-pump colours can vary between brands and countries. Read the label on the pump and the vehicle.
Make it a habit
Say 'petrol' or 'diesel' to yourself before lifting the nozzle until it becomes automatic.
Electric and hybrid cars still need attention
A plug-in hybrid can require both charging and fuel. Make sure every driver knows what the vehicle uses.
Misfuelling help varies between breakdown products and policies. If that protection matters to you, check the wording before buying it.
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