Wrong Fuel in Car Hadlow Stair, Kent

24/7 Mobile Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Hadlow Stair

Having a Bad Day? Don’t worry

You are reading this article now because you are likely having a terrible day. We want to tell you that you have come to the right place for the solution you are looking for. We have years of wrong fuel experience and are famous nationally for taking good care of people in a similar situation as yours.

We know that you are either:

1. Stranded inside your vehicle parked near a petrol station, terrified of turning it over since it has come to your attention that you just pumped the incorrect fuel into it.
2. Or you are trapped on the side of the road after your vehicle showed signs such as sputtering, production of plenty of smoke, loss of power and maybe even stopped.

Once over the initial shock, you have worked out that you put the wrong fuel in your vehicle. Now, one of these common reasons may explain why you are in this situation: you were possibly in a rush, not concentrating or you are driving a vehicle you are not familiar with.

Wrong Fuel in Car Hadlow Stair - Petrol in Diesel Car Hadlow Stair

A somewhat alarmed motorist called us from the BP filling station to tell us that he had put petrol in to his diesel Hadlow Stair; he wasn't actually certain how he'd managed to do it. We told him it was not a situation and soon enough had our specialist with him to drain the wrong fuel from his car. Having purged the bad fuel, he was swiftly back driving. He told us; "I am really dumbfounded I put the wrong fuel in my car. And the chap who came to carry out the fuel drain was really nice - he didn't make me look stupid."

What to do Next?

You are already aware that we are experts in dealing with the above issue and as such we encourage you to adhere to the following guidelines:

First, try to relax. Avoid stressing yourself over the situation as it will prevent you from thinking clearly, which in the real sense, won’t fix your problem. Just relax and know that we have the capability to restore your car to working order.

Then avoid thinking that you have ruined your vehicle. This is because in all cases of wrong fuel we have managed we have been able to resolve 99.8% effectively there and then.

Third. Your Safety Especially if your car is not properly parked such that it is on a motorway, blind bend or dip in the road. Exit the car through the passenger side of the car and go to a safe distance from the road. Make sure any other passengers in the vehicle do the same. If you're transporting any pets in the car, make sure they are as safe as possible by leaving them inside the car for the security of other people on the road.

Fourthly, make sure you give us a call as soon as you are safe. A couple of questions will be asked by our friendly staff over the telephone. Your answers will guide us on what should be the next step to do. The timing of your phone call won’t matter since we are accessible at any time of the day and night. We will calculate the costs and once you agree to it, we will quickly dispatch one of our mobile mechanic to where you are.

Finally: You should then wait for us to arrive. One of our aims is to guarantee that our mobile technician reaches our customers located anywhere in the country within one hour, hence he will be with you soon.

Wrong Fuel in Car Hadlow Stair - Petrol in Diesel Car Hadlow Stair

What a good night's sleep! 7:30 am on a rainy Monday and I was on my way to assist an older sweetheart after she had put the wrong fuel in her diesel Hadlow Stair. I had been informed she had left the petrol station and was pulled up in a rural lane on the way to visit her godchildren. I got the location punched into the TomTom and was on-scene in less than an hour or so. I got to the car and removed the wrong fuel in the car vehicle. As I was working she told me, "I'm becoming quite forgetful in my old age and didn't remember about the vehicle working with diesel because I had just bought it several days back right after my other one, which I had used for about thirty years, inevitably died". I got the drain done and she offered me a peppermint and thanked me for my work. Such a precious woman!

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When we get to your vehicle

Once the technician is with you and has access to your car, his first task is to confirm whether the problem of your car is caused by wrong fuel or not. If it is not, he won’t render any service linked to the incorrect fuel in the car, and in that case, you won’t be charged the quoted fee but an updated amount.

Assuming it is the wrong fuel in your car as usually is the case, our technicians have all the tools on board and know-how to drain your vehicle's fuel system, flush it out and refill it with good clean fuel of the correct type. Besides, we won’t charge you more on the cost of fresh fuel since we charge the same price as any petrol station. We also understand that you may not be carrying enough cash with you hence you should know that we also accept any major credit card or debit card payments.

Other Services

Did you Know

You might be wondering how else we might be of assistance to you.

After our technician has emptied a few fuel systems throughout the day, they will have a tank full of contaminated fuel they need to dispose of. You aren’t allowed to pour such things these days as it will pollute waterways and have a harmful impact on the environment, and may even contaminate the local water supply. But we can manage it for you since we have the ideal tools, and we are certified by the Environment Agency to do so.

Getting rid of contaminated fuel is another separate service that we give to commercial and private customers at a fee. All you should do is give us access to where the contaminated fuel is stored, it does not matter whether it is in a fixed storage tank, mobile storage tank or container since we can get to it and get rid of it properly.

Contamination with AdBlue or Water

Putting the wrong fuel in your car isn’t the only cause of engine problems. The existence of water in your fuel also makes your car to show similar signs, which include: lack of power, trouble running, production of excess smoke and even stalling. Water is also likely to cause irreparable damage to fuel filters.

AdBlue if added wrongly it can also display similar symptoms in your car. This additive which is utilized to purify the emissions of your engine should only be added through its own separate tank and automatic dosing system inbuilt into the car rather than straight into a fuel tank of a diesel engine. If this is added into the fuel tank by someone who knows nothing of AdBlue, the outcome would be not good for the engine.

If you are faced with these two issues then you shouldn't feel worried as we can solve both of these problems making use of the same process we use in cases of wrong fuel contamination. It doesn't matter if the issue is wrong fuel, broken fuel filters, water contaminated fuel or the incorrect usage of AdBlue, we can assist fix your car so as to enable you to hit the road again.

You will be able to continue with your journey immediately

Don't worry about being stuck on the road for long because we always try our very best to accomplish the task within 30 minutes. As our mobile technician carries out the job, learn about our other services as you wait. We assure you that you will be back on the road after a very short time.

If there are any other issues connected to putting wrong fuel in your vehicle, such as a flat battery or air locks in the fuel system, our fully trained mechanics have the equipment and expertise 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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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 anywhere in Kent to 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.

The most common Misfuel Warning signs:

Following is a list of commonplace wrong fuel symptoms:

• Loss of engine power
• Motor conking out, chugging and / or coughing
• Difficulty starting the car
• Excessive smoke

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Wrong Fuel SOS is fully authorised and skilled to carry out all varieties fuel drains needed for the treatment of contaminated fuel. To learn about how we will assist get you on the road again simply give us a call.