Wrong Fuel in Car Ash, Kent

24/7 Mobile Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Ash

Experiencing a horrible day? Worry no more

You are reading this article now because you are likely having a bad day. We want to tell you that you have come to the right place for the solution you are searching for. We are nationwide wrong fuel professionals and have dealt with countless people in your predicament through the years.

We can tell that you are most likely:

1. Scared by the realization that you have put the wrong fuel in your car and now you are just waiting in the vehicle at the filling station forecourt because you are afraid of starting it.
2. Sitting in your car on the side of the street after it started to splutter, smoke, run out of power and eventually stop.

These signs brought you to the conclusion that you were running on the wrong fuel and you are now broken down. You may have been in a rush, not been concentrating or even in a car that you weren’t used to, as these are the most common causes of putting the incorrect fuel in a vehicle.

Wrong Fuel in Car Ash - Petrol in Diesel Car Ash

A rather alarmed customer phoned us from the Total petrol station to tell us that he put petrol in his diesel Ash; he wasn't really quite certain how he'd done it. We told him it was no hassle and quickly had our engineer with him to drain the wrong fuel from his car. Having taken away the incorrect fuel, he was soon enough back rolling again. He told us; "I am genuinely shocked I put petrol in my diesel car. And the gentleman who was sent to carry out the fuel drain was really fantastic - he didn't make me appear a fool."

So what do you do now?

You can be certain we are professionals in our business. So here’s our advice on what to do next:

First, try to relax. Avoid worrying yourself over the situation because it will prevent you from thinking clearly, which in the real sense, won’t solve your problem. Just calm down and know that we have the ability to restore your vehicle to working order.

Secondly, try not to be concerned about the idea that you ruined the engine. We will handle your problem with the incorrect fuel in the car in the majority of cases, and we will fix your car in the same location so there will be no need to move it anywhere.

Next, is to position your vehicle in the secure place, especially if you are on a blind bend, or on the hard-shoulder. Also, alight from the car and make sure that your passengers have done exactly the same and are standing in a safe position. Lock your pets within the car if you're carrying any. This will help protect other drivers and the pet from unanticipated occurrences.

Fourth, contact us quickly. Now you are safe, it's time to give us a call. Your call will be received by our dedicated staff who are present 24 hours a day, night and day, and are eager to help you. First, they will empathise before asking for some specifics that will help them to work out the best way to get you on the road again and the expenses involved. You will be informed of the fixed amount it will cost you before you commit and agree to us sending you a mobile technician.

Most notably, it is important to show patience, assistance is on the way. We will try our best to be with you right away because we don't like you to wait for long. In an hour or less, we should have one of our technicians there.

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When we get to your vehicle

The first task that our mechanic will do once he arrives at your place is to confirm if the problem you reported via our customer service is correct or not - misfuelling. If it is not, he won’t render any service related to the wrong fuel in the car, and in that case, you won’t be charged the quoted fee but an updated amount.

Our technician will be carrying the required equipment and fresh fuel with him so if he discovers that it is really the problem of wrong fuel, he will fix it on the spot. He will drain out the mixed fuel, flush the fuel system, and then refill the tank with fresh fuel priced the same as that charged in the gasoline station. You also do not have to worry if you don't have enough money with you, we understand your situation and we will accept any major credit or debit card.

Other Services

Did you Know

You may be curious to know the other services we give too.

At the end of the day, our technician will be carrying a tank-full of contaminated fuel they have drained from several vehicles that will need to be disposed of. Nowadays, such fuel must be dumped properly since pouring it out might pollute the environment and the local water supply. But we can handle it for you since we have the right equipment, and we are accredited by the Environment Agency to do so.

This is a unique service that we offer to business and private customers. We have the capacity to drain many types of containers including fixed and mobile tanks so long as we can get to where they are located. Rest assured that we will empty out the contaminated fuel and get rid of it safely and securely to the right regulations.

Contamination with Water and AdBlue

If your fuel system has water in it, irregularities of behavior will start to be shown by your engine. It will make it exhibit the same signs as the wrong fuel in the car, such as low power, irregular running, production of excess smoke and even stalling. This situation of water contamination can extend its damage to the fuel filters.

The mistake of putting AdBlue into the fuel (AdBlue: a solution utilized to improve the cleanliness of engine exhausts) can also cause the above signs. AdBlue contamination can also take place if it is used by somebody who has no know-how on how or where it should be added. For correct operation of it, AdBlue should only be added through its own separate tank and dosing system rather than added to the fuel tank.

But you can relax if you experience any of the above issues since we can flush the system just like in the case of wrong fuel. It doesn't matter if the issue is incorrect fuel, damaged fuel filters, water contaminated fuel or the incorrect usage of AdBlue, we can assist fix your car so as to allow you to hit the road again.

Just wait for a moment and we'll be there. If you were already growing impatient as you go through our services, you can rest be assured that we will be with you as soon as possible. Once the technician has started his work, he'll only need about 30 minutes to get the job done and get you back on the road.

If there are any problems connected to putting incorrect fuel in your vehicle, such as a flat battery or air locks in the fuel system, our fully trained technicians have the tools and skills to put everything right and get you on your way.

So, today has been a bit of a headache, but hopefully, we have minimized the pain and stress, and got you back on your way immediately.

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General Misfuel Signs and symptoms:

Here's a list of commonplace wrong fuel symptoms or signs:

• Losing vehicle power
• Car cutting out, jumping and / or coughing
• Difficulty starting the automobile
• Excessive smoking

How to find out if I put the wrong fuel in my car?

If you’ve just filled up at a petrol station and the cars starts to act a bit strange you might start to wonder if you accidentally put the wrong fuel in it.

Well, there are a few things to can check that will be able to tell you:

1. How is the car responding? There are some very common misfuel symptoms which can be a good indicator of wrong fuel:
• Loss of engine power – can feel like the car has run out of fuel
• A lot of smoke (more than usual)
• Engine coughing or starting to splutter
• Won’t start – or keeps stalling.
2. Look at your fuel receipt. It will state clearly if you filled up with diesel or unleaded. If you don’t have the receipt, you can often return to the petrol station where you filled up and give them the date and time (and pump) where you refueled and they will often be able to give you a VAT receipt.
3. Smell it. Diesel and petrol have very distinctly different smells. Anyone familiar with the motor industry should be able to help you with this. Or you could even get another car to park alongside and smell the fuel caps of both, comparing them to determine what the fuel type is.
4. Call us to come out and assess the car. In the majority of cases we will be able to tell if the car has been misfueled before beginning work on it. If we discover that the vehicle does not need a fuel drain, you will only be charged a call-out fee.

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Wrong Fuel SOS is fully accredited and registered to undertake all forms of fuel drains with regards to the extraction of contaminated fuel. To learn precisely how we will help get you going once again simply contact us.