Wrong Fuel in Car Waterham, Kent

24/7 Mobile Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Waterham

Experiencing a terrible day? Worry no more

You are reading this article now because you are likely having a bad day. We would like to let you know 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. Waiting in your car on a petrol station forecourt, afraid to start it because you have realised you have put the incorrect fuel in it.
2. Sitting in your car on the side of the road after it started to splutter, smoke, run out of power and eventually stop.

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 usual causes of putting the wrong fuel in a car.

Wrong Fuel in Car Waterham - Petrol in Diesel Car Waterham

This was exactly an unsociable hour to be up. It was about 2am and hardly anyone was about. It had been quite uneventful so far, and Brian and I were relaxing reading a few old articles. This was a rare tranquil hour. It was that relaxing that when the phone finally rang I leaped with surprise! The person on the opposite end stated: "I have only just finished my overnight shift and stupidly put petrol in the diesel Waterham in error". I got him to inform us exactly where the vehicle was and we set off, reaching him only half an hour later. The contaminated fuel was cleared from the engine. He said thank you for coming so rapidly. As we were going back to the depot we saw two young ladies at the side of the street who looked like they suffered a flat. Obviously we pulled up to change it, to their delight.

What should be your next course of action?

We are professionals in this kind of situation; this is what you should do:

First, try to relax. If you get anxious and flustered, you aren’t likely to be thinking straight and, in reality, this won’t help your situation. Just calm down and know that we have the capability to restore your vehicle to working order.

The next point is to not worry too much about your engine, especially whether it's already ruined or not. In 99% of all situations of wrong fuel in an engine, we can put things right on the side of the road with no lasting damage to your vehicle.

Thirdly, ensure that you and your passengers are safe by parking your car safely and securely, particularly if it is on a blind bend, motorway or road dip. Get yourself and all the passengers out of the vehicle and in case you are carrying any animals, keep them locked in the car so that they and all other road users are safe.

Fourth: Give us a call straight away. Now you are safe, it is time to contact us. Your phone call will be received by our dedicated staff who are present 24 hours a day, night and day, and are eager to help you. Upon receiving your phone call, they will help you by asking you some questions that are meant to help us help you as soon as possible, on top of providing you the price for getting to your location. You will then receive the quotation of our fees, and once you accept it,we will right away dispatch one of our mobile technicians to where you are.

After giving us a call, just relax as you wait for us to reach your vehicle. We will try to guarantee you that our mobile technician will reach you within an hour as they are located throughout the country.

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Once we arrive

Upon the arrival of one of our mobile mechanics, he will first assess the problem before doing anything. If in the rare occasion he discovers 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 nominal call out charge.

The above signs are usually an indication of incorrect fuel in a car and if we figure out that yours is the same problem, we will fix it immediately since our mechanics bring the necessary tools and fresh fuel with them. These three reasons should convince you why we should serve you. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the right skills and equipment in draining out the wrong fuel and changing it with fresh fuel. Another reason is our prices for the fuel replacement is the same as the current price in your nearest gas station. The last reason is the means of payment. We take other forms of payment like debit or credit cards if in case you don't have cash with you.

Other Services

Are you aware?

You might also wish to find out if we provide other services aside from handling the issue of incorrect fuel.

Once our mobile technician has emptied out the wrong fuel, they have a full tank of contaminated fuel which must be disposed of. These days, there is a serious issue that such fuel could significantly harm the environment or even pollute the water supply so you are not allowed to casually pour it anywhere. We are completely equipped, and Environment Agency authorized to securely dump contaminated fuel.

Getting rid of the contaminated fuel is a different service that we provide to our private and commercial customers at some fee. As long as we have access to its fixed storage tank, mobile storage tank or containers, we can properly dump the contaminated liquids at the designed locations.

AdBlue and Water Contamination

You should also take note of the fact that incorrect fuel is not the only issue which makes the engine run in an abnormal way, but often the presence of water in the fuel can also make your car produce too much smoke, stop, lack power, or run irregularly. But you must also note that water can cause other serious damages like damage to fuel filters.

A diesel-powered car may also exhibit such symptoms when someone puts AdBlue straight into the vehicle’s fuel tank. The correct way to add it is via a separate tank and automatic dosing system built into the car.

But don’t fret as regardless of whether it is a problem of contaminated fuel due to water or AdBlue, we are still in a position to help you. Through applying the same procedure of draining and flushing the fuel system as used in solving the problem of wrong fuel in the car, we can let you get back on the road. Besides 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.

You will soon get back on the road

Talking of getting you on your way, if our mobile technician has been beavering away whilst you have been knowing more about our services, he is likely to be close to finishing now. In most cases it takes about 30 minutes to put things right and get our clients on their way.

In some situations, wrong fuel in a car can cause additional issues such as a flat battery and the presence of air in the fuel system. But our skilled technicians also have the tools and capabilities to put everything right and get you on your way.

Hence, if you had started feeling stressed because of the issue of wrong fuel, at least you're now relieved and prepared to proceed with your journey as if nothing had happened.

Call NOW for immediate help

Common Petrol in Diesel Warning signs:

Here is a list of standard wrong fuel signs and symptoms:

• Reduced vehicle power
• Vehicle cutting out, chugging or even hiccuping
• Difficulty starting the engine
• 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.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Customer Reviews

Wrong Fuel SOS is fully qualified and certified to conduct all varieties of wrong fuel drains relating to the treatment of contaminated fuel. To find out precisely how we can help get you moving once again just contact us.

It was after 5 pm on a Wednesday and though we were assured a dry day, it had not given up on raining! James and I were resting there talking over the recent footy, waiting around for the 6th telephone call for the day to arrive. Inevitably we got the phone call from a lady on a company expedition who had arrived at the Esso filling garage and filled the wrong fuel in a diesel Waterham lease car in error. She was rather troubled by the sounds of it, crying "I can't believe that I've ruined the vehicle! I'm so accustomed to putting petrol in my petrol car I totally did not remember I was using a diesel!" I just asked her to calm down and not to be concerned, and that these things sadly often happen. She had managed to maneuver the vehicle into a safe spot and, seeing that it was just a short distance away from the office, we could get to the lady quickly. The wrong fuel was extracted and she could get back to the Premier Inn she was living at. Despite the fact we got really wet, it was all worthwhile to see her drive home calm and much less anxious. A job done well in my books!