Wrong Fuel in Car Littlebourne, Kent

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Having a Bad Day? Don’t worry

The fact that you are looking over this probably means you aren’t having a good day, but don’t worry, you have come to the right people and we are going to take care of you. We have years of wrong fuel experience and are renowned nationally for taking care of people in the same situation as yours.

There are generally three reasons which could have put you in such a situation.: You might have been in a hurry, not focusing while putting in fuel or you were in a vehicle that you are not used to traveling in. Only now does it come to your attention that you made the mistake. While sitting inside the vehicle you're uncertain whether to start the engine or not. Or, you realized what the problem is while you're on the side of the road because you just observed some problems with the car, like excess smoke, the engine is sputtering and doesn't have its usual power and later stops.

You are likely asking yourself about what to do next, but since you know that we are professionals in this industry, we are going to ask you to adhere to the following procedures in our effort to help you. First and foremost, don't over think it because that can cloud your judgment, just relax. Simply call us and we will assist you handle the situation.

Secondly, you should try not to think much about the worst case scenarios of a damaged engine. We will deal with the problem 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.

Next, is to position your vehicle in the secure place, especially if you are on a blind bend, or on the hard-shoulder. Get out of the vehicle and stay on the safe side away from the road. Your passenger should do exactly the same too. Make certain that any pets are locked inside the vehicle. This will help protect other drivers and the pet from unanticipated incidents.

You should then call us quickly. You will be answered by a friendly employee who will ask you a couple of questions before providing you with a quote for the repair. You can call us at any time of the day or night and we will make sure your problem is sorted immediately. Once you agree to our fixed price, we will instantly send one of our mobile technicians to your vehicle.

After giving us a call, just relax as you wait for us to reach your location. One of our mobile technicians will do his best to get to your breakdown within one hour. Hence you should not have to wait for long.

Wrong Fuel in Car Littlebourne - Petrol in Diesel Car Littlebourne

It was around five pm on a Thursday and though we were assured a dry day, it hadn't stopped raining! James and I were relaxing there commenting on the weekend's rugby results, at the ready for the sixth telephone call of the day to come in. Eventually we got the call from a lovely woman on a business excursion who had pulled into the BP petrol garage and filled the wrong fuel in a diesel Littlebourne hire car in error. She was somewhat irritated it seemed, saying "I cannot believe that I've ruined the car! I am just so familiar with filling my petrol car that I totally didn't remember that I was running a diesel!" We advised her to relax and not to be concerned, also that these things unfortunately often happen. She had managed to get the vehicle into a protected area and, seeing as it was just a few minutes from our van, we could reach the lady without delay. The bad fuel was removed so she was able to once again go back to the hotel she was staying in. Even though we got thoroughly drenched, it was all worth the time seeing her drive home calm and less anxious. Another fuel drain well done in my opinion!

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On arrival of the mechanic at your location

The very first task that our technician will do once he arrives at your location is to verify if the issue you reported via our customer service is correct or not - misfuelling. If it is not, he won’t render any service related to the incorrect fuel in the car, and in that situation, you won’t be charged the quoted fee but an updated amount.

Our technician will be carrying the required tools and fresh fuel with him so if he learns that it is really the issue of wrong fuel, he will fix it on the spot. He will take away 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. You also don't need to fret if you don't have ample money with you, we understand your situation and we will accept any major debit or credit card.

Other Services

Are you aware that we deliver other services too?

You should also note that we get rid of contaminated fuel on behalf of our customers. Such contaminated fuels have to be disposed of by a professional and not by just anyone since they can degrade the environment and even pollute local water supplies. You should allow us to do it for you since we are not only authorized by the Environment Agency but also capable of doing it in the right way, both legally and safely.

Getting rid of contaminated fuel is also another separate service that we offer to commercial and private clients at a fee. As long as we have use of its fixed storage tank, mobile storage tank or containers, we can properly dispose of the contaminated liquids at the designed locations.

Water and AdBlue Contamination

There are other factors that cause engine problems aside from filling your car with the wrong fuel. 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. Besides, it can make the fuel filters unusable and require replacement.

Yet another thing which can cause similar symptoms is putting AdBlue directly into the fuel tank. AdBlue contamination can also occur if it is used by someone who has no know-how on how or where it should be added. Hence, it should only be used by somebody who is aware that it should be added to its own tank instead of being added directly to the fuel.

In both of the cases above, we can offer the same fuel system draining, flushing and refilling service as we do if you put the wrong fuel in your car. So, regardless of what the cause we can get you on your way. As we deal with your fuel trouble, we can also replace water damaged fuel filters.

You will be able to carry on with your journey as quickly as possible

We always try to deal with the problem within the shortest time possible so you don’t stay on the road for more than 30 minutes. As our mobile mechanic accomplishes 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.

Wrong fuel in a 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 expertise to utilize in sorting them out so as to enable you to continue with your journey.

We are aware that you experienced a tough moment today, but since you chose to give us a call, we are able to restore your peace of mind by immediately getting you back to your journey.

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Likely Misfueling Symptoms:

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

• Losing engine power
• Motor dying, spluttering and / or hiccuping
• Trouble starting the car
• Increased 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.

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Wrong Fuel SOS is fully credited and approved to perform all forms of fuel drains for the removal of contaminated fuel. To find out exactly how we can help get you on the road again merely contact us.