Wrong Fuel in Car Harbledown, Kent
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Experiencing an awful day? Worry no more
You are reading this article right now because you are likely having a bad day. We want to let you know that you have come to the right place for the solution you are searching for. Rest assured that we have ample experience in dealing with the wrong fuel owing to the fact that we have assisted countless customers in a similar situation throughout the country.
We believe that you are probably:
- Shocked by the realization that you have put the wrong fuel in your car and now you are just waiting in the car at the filling station forecourt because you are petrified of starting it.
- Or you are stranded on the side of the road after your vehicle showed warning signs such as sputtering, production of plenty of smoke, loss of power and maybe even stopped.
These signs or symptoms 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 vehicle that you weren’t used to, as these are the most common causes of putting the wrong fuel in a vehicle.
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You could be in a situation where you don't know what to do. Since you have found us and now know that we can deal with your problem, just provide us the essential details we need from you. First and foremost, don't over think it because that can cloud your judgment, just stay calm. Simply call us and we will help you deal with the situation.
The second thing that you should do is not to think that you have caused any harmful damage to your engine. This is because we are capable of solving any problem of wrong fuel in the engine, right there where it occurred, and there is very little possibility of having caused damage.
Third. Ensure you are safe. Especially if your vehicle is not properly parked such that it is on a motorway, blind bend or dip in the road. Make certain you alight from the car and you are standing in a safe position. You must do this with any other passengers in the car. If you have any pets in your vehicle, they are best left there for their own safety and for the safety of other motorists.
You should then call us quickly. You will be answered by a friendly employee who will ask you a few questions before giving you a fixed price for the repair. Regardless of whether it is day or night time, we will happily receive your call and act on it instantly. Once you agree to our fixed price, we will right away send one of our mobile technicians to your vehicle.
After contacting us, just calm down as you wait for us to reach your vehicle. We will try to assure you that our mobile technician will reach you within an hour as they are located throughout the country.
Upon our arrival
Once our mobile mechanic arrives, he will check the situation before taking any action. If in the rare occasion he finds that the problem is not a case of having the incorrect kind of fuel in the car, he will not proceed to do anything on the vehicle and you will just be charged a minimal call out charge.
If our technician discovers that it is indeed the issue of wrong fuel, he will start solving it instantly since he will have fresh fuel as well as the required tools with him. He will remove the mixed fuel, flush fuel system thoroughly and then fill it up with the fresh fuel priced at the same rate as at the petrol station. We are aware that you might not be having enough money with you, but you don’t need to worry because we accept any common credit or debit card thus you can make use of them to pay.
Water and AdBlue Contamination
Putting the wrong fuel in your vehicle isn’t the only reason for engine problems. Such signs as lack of power, irregular running, excessive smoke, and engine stalling may also be due to fuel that is contaminated with water. This is a serious issue that can totally deteriorate the fuel filters.
A diesel-powered vehicle may also exhibit such signs when someone puts AdBlue directly into the vehicle’s fuel tank. It should be added to the vehicle through the dosing system of a separate built-in tank.
Still, there's no need to panic. Whatever engine problem you have, whether contaminated fuel with water or AdBlue, we can absolutely help you. We can get you back to your journey after we carry out the same procedure as fixing an engine with wrong fuel. Works include draining and flushing, then, priming with fresh fuel. Other than that, if the damage has extended to your fuel filters, we can replace them on the spot. You don't have to call for another service provider to do that.
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Once our mobile mechanic has emptied out the wrong fuel, they have a full tank of contaminated fuel which must be disposed of. You aren’t permitted to dump such things nowadays as it will contaminate waterways and have a dangerous impact on the environment, and may even pollute the local water supply. We are Environmental Agency Certified and have the necessary know-how and equipment to get rid of contaminated fuel.
Getting rid of contaminated fuel is another separate service that we give to commercial and private customers at a fee. If we are given access to the mobile storage tank, fixed storage tank or containers at the given locations, we can quickly get rid of contaminated fuels safely.
Getting You moving
Don’t be worried about waiting for long given that our mobile mechanic will reach you as quickly as possible whilst you go through our services and information, and he should be with you not long from now. In most instances it takes just about thirty minutes to put things right and get our customers on their way.
Wrong fuel in the car might also cause additional issues which include flat batteries and air locks in the fuel system. But you also don’t need to worry since we also have the equipment and abilities to utilize in sorting them out so as to let you continue with your journey.
We know that you experienced a difficult moment today, but since you decided to contact us, we are able to restore your peace of mind by quickly getting you back to your journey.
Recent Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Harbledown
A few of the more common stories we see from our technicians in Harbledown:
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A teenager who had only got his licence had misfueled his Harbledown by putting petrol in his diesel at the service station. He said, "This is the third time I have put fuel in my vehicle from the time when I bought it and I don't know what to do." He was also afraid because his dad had only just paid for the car. He came across us on the web and so called us immediately, scared about what he should do. Our person on the call told him that we would be there in forty-five minutes and to not do anything to his vehicle while waiting. We did the drain on his vehicle and he stated how astonished he was that it was completed so quickly and without problem whatsoever.
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A man rang us from his residence on a street. He said, "My car (a Harbledown) is not running and is producing awful sounds when I turn the key." He confessed that he had put the wrong fuel in his diesel vehicle however believed he would resolve the problem by putting more Diesel on top. We arrived quickly, carried out the fuel drain and filled him up once again with fresh Diesel. He said he'd be certain to explain to people not to fill up on top of the incorrect fuel but to get it drained right away.
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Misfueling Hints and tips:
- Petrol in a Diesel Car? Diesel oil in an unleaded Car? Wrong Fuel in the Car in Harbledown?
- Try not to start the engine (even if it's simply to move the vehicle from the pump). Continuing to keep the contaminated fuel in the fuel tank and far from very sensitive fuel system mechanisms will reduce the risk of damage to your motor.
- What do you do? Contact Wrong Fuel SoS straight away on
0800 711 7172. - Get expert information referring to what you should do next. Our telephone agents are at your disposal twenty four hours a day to help you to be on your way once more.
- In the event that you might have started the engine or driven the car, you shouldn't freak out. Pretty much 99% of motors driven on the wrong fuel can be easily fixed without any subsequent long lasting problems.
- How much does wrong fuel recovery cost?
Contact us and after two or three quick questions we will give you a customized quote for just how much a fuel drain will cost. - We canprovide you full VAT receipts which may be used to claim your money back on your misfuel insurance**
Commonplace Petrol in Diesel Signs and symptoms:
Following is a list of commonplace wrong fuel signs and symptoms:
- Lack of engine power
- Motor stalling, chugging or even coughing
- Difficulty starting the vehicle
- Abnormal fumes
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 licensed and certified to fulfill all varieties of fuel drains intended for the extraction of contaminated fuel. To learn precisely how we will help get you moving once more merely call us.
