Published Nov 17, 2014

It is advising motorists that price alone does not guarantee value for money and it is urging people to purchase petrol from trusted retailers.

Estimates suggest up to 400 cars have developed engine problems in Co Mayo, with one garage repairing around 80 vehicles in recent weeks.

It is understood similar numbers of repairs are being carried out at other workshops around the county.

While it is suspected that kerosene has been mixed with petrol, Revenue said an analysis of 50 samples from filling stations around the country has only revealed two incidents of fuel being interfered with.

Read more:  http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/1106/657341-petrol-fuel/