Wrong Fuel in Car Wetham Green, Kent
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The reason you are looking over this article could be that you are looking for help. Just stay calm knowing that you have come to the perfect place and that we are eager to help you. We are nationwide wrong fuel professionals and have looked after countless people in your predicament through the years.
We believe that you are possibly:
- Sitting in your car on a fuel station forecourt, afraid to start it because you have realised you have put the incorrect fuel in it.
- Or you are trapped on the side of the road after your car showed warning 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 pumped the wrong fuel in your vehicle. Now, one of these usual 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.
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You are likely wondering about what to do next, but since you are already aware that we are experts in this area, we are going to request you to follow the following steps in our effort to help you. Firstly, be sure to stay calm. Simply call us and we will assist you overcome the situation.
Secondly, you should try not to think much about the worst case scenarios of a damaged engine. We will fix the issue of wrong fuel in a car 99.8% of the time, and you do not have to worry about moving your car since we will fix it where it is.
Thirdly, you should make certain that you and all the passengers are secure by parking it in a safe area, especially if on a motorway, blind bend or road summit. Also, make sure that you and your passengers have gotten out of the vehicle, and if you were with any pets, simply lock them inside the car so as to protect not only their safety but also the safety of other road users.
Fourthly, ensure you call us as soon as you are safe. A couple of questions will be asked by our friendly personnel over the telephone. Your answers will guide us on what should be the next thing to do. The timing of your phone call won’t matter since we are accessible at any time of the day and night. Once you agree to the computed charges of the service, one of our mobile mechanics will be sent to your location to sort things out.
After giving us a call, just calm down as you wait for us to reach your location. We will try to make sure that one of our mobile technicians situated throughout the country will get to you within one hour.
Wrong Fuel in Car Wetham Green - Petrol in Diesel Car Wetham Green
Ahhh, that was a quality night's uninterrupted sleep! It was 7:00 am on a warm Sunday and we were en route to assist an elder sweetheart after she had put contaminated fuel in her diesel Wetham Green. She told us that she had left the filling station and was broken down in a backwater road along the way to visit her godchildren. I got the location punched in the TomTom and was on-scene inside 60 minutes. I arrived at the car and removed the wrong fuel from the car. Whilst I was working she said, "I have been getting fairly forgetful in my senior years and didn't remember about the car using diesel since I had only just acquired it a short while ago because my other one, which I'd used for more than twenty five years, inevitably broke down". I got the drain done and she offered me a Murray mint and said thank you. Such a lovely lady!
On getting to your location
First thing the mobile technician will do when he gets to you is to verify the problem. If in the rare occasion he finds that the problem is not a case of having the wrong kind of fuel in the car, he will not proceed to do anything on the car and you will only be charged a nominal call out charge.
Our technician will be bringing the required tools and fresh fuel with him so if he finds out that it is actually the issue of wrong fuel, he will fix it on the spot. He will instantly remove mixed fuel and then change it with fresh fuel, and we won’t charge you extra on the fresh fuel. We are aware that you might not be having enough money with you, but you don’t need to worry because we take any common debit or credit card thus you can use them to pay.
Other Services
Other than draining out the incorrect fuel in a car, we offer other services linked to that. To name one is disposing of the contaminated fuel the proper and legal way. Getting rid of this contaminated fuel is not permitted to anyone unless you are accredited to do so. If these fuels are thrown just anywhere, they could degrade the environment and possibly pollute the local water supply. Our certification from the Environment Agency makes us capable of discarding contaminated fuels the proper way and legally.
This is a unique service that we provide to business and private customers. We can drain fixed or mobile tanks and also a wide range of other containers, as long as we can reach them. Rest assured that we will empty out the contaminated fuel and get rid of it safely and securely to the right regulations.
Contamination with AdBlue or Water
If your fuel system has water in it, irregularities of behavior will start to be shown by your engine. Symptoms stated above for an engine with the wrong fuel can also be noticed if the fuel system has water in it. This includes low power, lots of smoke appearing out of the exhaust, irregularities on how the car runs and even failing to run at all. But unlike wrong fuel, it can make your fuel filters require replacement.
AdBlue is a solution which is utilized get rid of hazardous gases from the engine's exhaust, and if it is put in the diesel tank then it can also cause the same issues. AdBlue contamination can also take place if it is used by someone 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.
In these situations, we can give the services of draining the fuel, flushing the engine and refilling with clean fuel, just like in the case of filling your tank with the incorrect fuel. It doesn't matter what the cause is, we can get you back on your way. Furthermore, we can replace the fuel filters damaged by water.
We'll be there very quickly. But if a couple of minutes is still too long for you to wait, you may redirect your attention through browsing other services that we provide. For sure we'll arrive imminently. Then, provide our technician around 30 minutes to work on your engine problem. You will be back on the road soon.
Our mobile technicians are fully skilled and equipped to sort all the issues related to filling your car with the incorrect fuel, such as a flat battery or air locks in the fuel system. They make sure that everything is completely fixed and you can safely get on the road again.
We know that the day has been really stressful, but we do hope that we have helped you stay relieved and allowed you to continue with the journey with ease.
Recent Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Wetham Green
A few reviews:
Wrong Fuel in Car Wetham Green - Petrol in Diesel Car Wetham Green
A gentleman had broken down just off a street. His Wetham Green engine had stopped working and he'd no idea what was faulty till he realised he had put petrol in his diesel vehicle. He phoned us to get a fuel drain and that is when he explained to us: "I cannot believe that I didn't know that I put the wrong fuel in my vehicle." He stated that he had gotten virtually no rest the evening before and that could have been precisely why.
Wrong Fuel Doctor Wetham Green - Fuel Rescue Wetham Green
This was exactly what is called the night shift. It was close to 2:30am and hardly anyone was around. It had become rather quiet thus far, and John and I were relaxing browsing a couple of old newspapers. That was an uncommon peaceful time. Actually it was indeed so tranquil that the moment the phone inevitably rang it made me start! The customer said: "I only just concluded my evening shift and stupidly put petrol in my Wetham Green in error". I instructed him to let us know where the vehicle was and we set off, ending up less than an hour or so later. The fuel was cleared from the vehicle. He said many thanks for coming so promptly. While we were going back home we noticed two young women at the side of the road who appeared to have a puncture. As a result we pulled over to change it, much to their elation.
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Wrong Fuel Tips:
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- You should not turn on the motor (even if it's simply to move the vehicle away from the pump). Leaving the contaminated fuel in the fuel tank and far from fragile fuel system components will cut the risk of damage to your engine.
- What do you do? Get a hold of Wrong Fuel SoS right now on
0800 711 7172. - Get specialist advice on how to handle it next. Our phone operators are always ready all day and night to help you to get going once again.
- In the case you might have started the motor or driven the vehicle, you shouldn't panic. Virtually 99% of motors run on the incorrect fuel can be completely cleaned out without any long lasting consequences.
- How much is the price for wrong fuel recovery?
Call us and after a couple easy questions we can get a customized quote regarding just how much a fuel drain will cost. - Wesupply you with complete VAT receipts which can be utilised to claim your cash back on your car insurance**
For your benefit
- All major credit cards accepted
- 24 hour 365 day on the road assistance
- Environment Agency licensed
- SPA competent professionals
- 100% insured and licensed
- Local Service
- Clean Fuel provided @ cost prices
Usual Misfuel Symptoms:
This is a list of likely wrong fuel signs and symptoms:
- Losing engine power
- Car dying, jumping or coughing
- A tough time starting the motor
- Excessive smoke
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 credited and registered to undertake all forms contaminated fuel drains needed for the removal of mixed fuel. To find out exactly how we will assist get you on the move once more merely give us a call.
We were contacted by a individual whose Wetham Green had stopped on a road because he put the wrong fuel in it. "I got the pumps confused and pumped the wrong fuel in my car in error. You came out and resolved the problem when my car died." We purged the petrol from the diesel tank and flushed the fuel lines meticulously afterwards and the driver was able to continue on with his scheduled delivery.
