Wrong Fuel in Car Bowmans, Kent

24/7 Mobile Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Bowmans

Is everything fine? Stay calm

Most likely, you're having a difficult day that's why you are here and reading through this. The problem is something we overcome daily and should be solved very quickly. So let's set your mind at ease. Rest assured that you have visited the right site because we have been in this business for several years and we have helped many clients in the same situation throughout the country.

Just when you are about to proceed on your journey you realize that there is the incorrect fuel in the car and you are obviously scared to travel in this situation. You probably did this because you were in a rush or because you were in a vehicle you are not used to traveling in or most likely because you were not fully concentrating. Now you are stranded, scared to start the vehicle. It may have started sputtering and produced plenty of smoke and ended up dying on you. All of which are symptoms of the wrong fuel.

What to do Next?

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

Firstly, don’t be scared. Completely let go of the worry as it will just cloud your judgment and will not make the situation better. Just relax and know that we have the ability to restore your car to working order.

Then avoid thinking that you have damaged your vehicle. In 99.8 % of all cases concerning filling the vehicle with the incorrect fuel, we resolve the issue there at the roadside with no serious harm done to the engine.

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. You must also tell them to alight and stand in a safe location, and if you were carrying any pets, make sure their safety and the safety of any other road users through locking the animals inside your car.

After you are safe be sure to give us a call immediately. You will be welcomed by one of our warm and friendly staff who will then ask you a few questions aimed at helping you sort the issue out. The timing of your call won’t matter since we are available at any time of the day and night. When you agree on the price of the services to be rendered to you, one of our mobile mechanics will be dispatched to your vehicle.

Most significantly, it is crucial to show patience, assistance is on the way. It is always our goal to give a fast service to our customers. We won't take long, we'll be there quickly. In an hour or less, we should have one of our technicians there.

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After arrival

The first thing that our technician will do once he arrives at your location is to inspect your car so as to confirm if indeed it is the problem of incorrect fuel, and if they discover that it is not, he will only ask you for an updated amount of the quoted price.

If it is really the problem of wrong fuel in a car, our technician will solve it quickly since he carries the tools for flushing out the wrong fuel and filling up the tank with the correct fuel. Besides, we won’t charge you more on the price of fresh fuel since we charge a similar price as any fuel station. We are quite considerate when it’s time for you to make the payment, we know this is an emergency situation for you so we do not insist on cash but allow all the major debit and credit cards.

Contamination with AdBlue or Water

There are other factors that cause engine problems besides filling your vehicle with the wrong fuel. Fuel contaminated with water will also cause similar symptoms of lack of power, irregular running, a lot of smoke and stalling. Besides, it can make the fuel filters unusable and require replacement.

AdBlue is a solution which is utilized eliminate toxic gases from the engine's exhaust, and if it is put in the diesel tank then it can also cause similar issues. AdBlue contamination can also occur if it is used by someone who has no knowledge on how or where it should be added. Hence, it should only be utilized by someone who is aware that it should be added to its own tank instead of being added directly to the fuel.

But you don't need to worry since we can fix both issues for you by using similar procedure used in solving the matter of wrong fuel. We are always there to fix your car and get you back on the road no matter if it is a problem of the wrong fuel, fuel contaminated with water, or even AdBlue contamination.

Other Services

Did you know that we also offer other services?

You must also note that we get rid of contaminated fuel on behalf of our customers. Such contaminated fuels have to be disposed of by an expert and not by just anyone since they can degrade the surroundings and even pollute local water supplies. We are professional in this industry too as we are accredited by Environment agency and we have the right equipment to do this work, both legally and safely.

This is a unique service that we offer to commercial and private clients. We have the ability to drain various types of containers including fixed and mobile tanks so long as we can get to where they are found. We can then take away the contaminated liquids, and dispose of them securely to the relevant regulations.

Getting You moving

Talking of getting you on your way, if our mobile mechanic 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 thirty minutes to put things right and get our clients on their way.

Our well trained technicians also have the tools and experience to help you fix other issues resulting from incorrect fuel, which include: flat battery and air locks in the fuel system, so you won’t be stranded on the road because of them.

It is our hope that regardless of the traumatic experience you have had today we have lessened the inconvenience you suffered and have managed to put you back on the road and on your way to where you have to be.

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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.

Usual Wrong Fuel Signs and symptoms:

Here is a list of the most common wrong fuel symptoms or signs:

• Loss in engine power
• Car dying, spluttering and / or coughing
• Problems starting the automobile
• Increased smoke

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Wrong Fuel SOS is fully authorised and approved to conduct all forms of wrong fuel drains needed for the extraction of mixed fuel. To find out how we will assist to get you on the road once again just call us.