Rochford Garden Machinery have announced the Sole European Distribution agreement for the multi-award winning B3C Fuel Solutions range.

Parts Director at Rochfords, Colin Pebworth, says, "Did you know that up to 80% of engine problems originate from bad fuel? Over the last few years we have seen the ethanol content of petrol increase to e-10 (10% ethanol), (with e-15 blends on the horizon). Ethanol is hygroscopic, (it attracts and holds water), the result is a corrosive ethanol/water mix that has devastating effects on an engine's components and in turn; the engine's performance.

"Not only do a majority of lawn & garden dealers have a hard time explaining how ethanol causes the problems that consumers see in the form of an expensive repair bill, but they until now they have lacked a truly effective means of combating this issue.

"B3C Fuel Solutions' range allows dealers to perform a quick, scientifically irrefutable test in front of the customer, which proves that there is nothing mechanically wrong with their equipment - it's their bad fuel.

The first three examples in the above video show how water reacts when added to regular fuel - the fourth shows the reaction when added to a fuel treated with Ethanol Shield

"The range includes Dealer and Consumers Test Kits for both petrol and diesel, Fuel Stabilisers for both petrol and diesel, the Mechanic-In-A-Bottle range - providing the ability to repair and maintain machines without the need for disassembly, Tank Snakes - for simple and effective removal water, and their latest innovation, a 2-Stroke Oil with integral Ethanol protection.

"The range of products is already tried and tested in the States, winning The Dealer Choice Awards in 2011, 2012 and 2013, plus the Popular Mechanics Award for innovation in 2013."

Rochfords say the range will be available in April.