Wrong Fuel (Petrol in Diesel)
24/7 West Yorkshire Wrong Fuel Drain Service
Call for Help (24hr)
0800 711 7172
Wrong Fuel in Car Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
24/7 Mobile Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Holmfirth
Have you experienced fueling your tank unintentionally with the wrong fuel? Don't panic, we are here to help, twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week. Don't try and re-start your vehicle, just stay where you are and give us a call promptly. Whatever time of day, may it be night or day, our friendly and accommodating call centre staff are open to help you. Once you provide the necessary information through answering few questions from us, a fixed price quote will be given and one of our mobile mechanics will be at your vehicle in no time so you can get back on the road.
The first thing you need to do is relax since you have likely not caused any serious or costly damage to your vehicle. We are 99% effective and soe you can be assured that we will empty out the mixed fuel and even change it with fresh fuel. And if there is any damage to your vehicle, we can also inform you about it at the same time.
After taking the important step of contacting us, you can sit back and relax, and maybe keep yourself busy by going through our other services other than dealing with the issue of wrong fuel in vehicles.
Wrong Fuel in Car Holmfirth - Petrol in Diesel Car Holmfirth
What a great night of sleep! 7:00 in the morning on a bright Wednesday and I was on my way to assist an older sweetheart who had put the wrong fuel in her diesel Holmfirth. She told us that she had driven away from the filling station forecourt and pulled up in a country road along the way to pay a visit to her family. I popped her location in the TomTom and arrived inside an hour or so. I got to the stricken lady and drained the contaminated fuel from the car. Whilst I was doing the drain she told me, "I am becoming relatively forgetful in my senior years and didn't remember about the vehicle needing diesel since I'd only purchased it a few days back because my other one, which I'd had for in excess of 25 years, finally broke down". I got the drain completed and she gifted me a toffee and thanked me for my efforts. Such a lovely lady!
Causes and Obvious Signs
Now that you have personally experienced what it is like to have the wrong fuel in your car, you may be be careful next time. And to fully understand signs of the problem here's a list for reference:
- The engine won't work and it's spluttering
- The exhaust produces lots of smoke
- Your car won't have power no matter how hard you press the accelerator
- The vehicle won't work anymore
We learn from experiences and mistakes so we should not get too down so much whenever we encounter such situations since they make us more cautious and equip us with the appropriate mentality and skills on how to handle such problems in future. Engaging in mistakes such as speeding, concentrating on various things and letting the autopilot do all of it especially when driving a vehicle that you are unfamiliar with for instance a borrowed or hired car is highly discouraged.
Other Fuel Issues in Holmfirth
Problems in the fuel system may not only because of incorrect fuel in the car. Fuel contaminated with water will also cause your vehicle to function poorly and ultimately stop altogether. It doesn't matter if your car runs on petrol or diesel, water contamination will cause similar signs to those described above.
AdBlue is a diesel system additive that makes the engine run with less pollution. It is commonly administered wrongly, as such, it is important that it is done by somebody who knows how to use it. Otherwise, it may end up creating problems to your car. The incorrect usage can, however, be avoided by using its own AdBlue tank and filler cap. When someone who is inexperienced in administering AdBlue correctly, it is very common that they miss the mark.
Signs of AdBlue contamination also include the vehicle not moving perfectly and eventually stopping. Good news is we are always ready to help. Our technicians are experts in this field too in addition to troubles dealing with water contamination and incorrect fuel in the vehicle.
We possess the proper equipment and expertise
You might come up with an idea of resolving the problem yourself or hiring a friend to do so to save some money. But you are wrong because the above problems are quite complicated and should only be solved by somebody who is fully trained so as to prevent mishaps such as fire caused by incorrect handling of fuel. Our technical staff are well trained and have a vast experience in working with such problems in all types of car.
Safe and Legal Disposal
Draining, storage and disposal of contaminated fuel is part of the process when assisting our customers who have put the wrong fuel in their car. We also deliver this as a separate service to private individuals or companies. As long as these containers are easily accessible, we wouldn't have problem draining these mobile tanks or fixed storage tanks or any kinds of containers that hold contaminated fuels. If you can't do it, on your behalf we'll do the disposal in accordance with the laws.
Fuel Drain Invoicing
Whether you would like to claim back the cost of our service from your insurance firm, or your car is a company vehicle or van, we can provide you with a full VAT invoice to keep the accountants happy.
Help Is on the Way
Whilst you have been checking out the facts regarding putting the incorrect fuel in your vehicle, our mobile technician has been heading your way. If you think the mechanic is taking too long to arrive, don't fret, he will surely come. Our maximum waiting time for our customers waiting at the roadside is one hour.
There is also a chance, though it's a rare case, that the problem is actually not wrong or contaminated fuel, don't fret, you can still go back to your journey. He will identify what really the problem is and its cause. Instead of the agreed quoted price, he'll only ask you a nominal call out charge.
Will it take long
On average, half an hour is the time it takes us to get you back on the road after putting the right fuel back in your car. Give us a call now, and we guarantee you that you will get the best service you could hope for.
We Get you Going Again
VW Up West Yorkshire
Recent Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Holmfirth
Some of the common circumstances we pick up from the specialists in Holmfirth:
Wrong Fuel in Car Holmfirth - Petrol in Diesel Car Holmfirth
A lady with a full car of children in her diesel Holmfirth had put £50 of petrol at the service station. She called us crying and extremely distraught as she had never put petrol in a diesel and didn't know what would happen to her vehicle in doing so. We told her that all would be fine and that she would be in action quickly. When we got there she was visible distressed but as our technician began work on the fuel drain she calmed down as she saw that something could be done and her vehicle wasn't unfixable. She quickly brightened up and was on her way saying, "I can't believe my misfortune putting petrol in my diesel vehicle! Particularly with the children on board."
Wrong Fuel Doctor Holmfirth - Fuel Rescue Holmfirth
A man had broken down just off a street. His Holmfirth car had ceased functioning and he'd no idea what was the problem until eventually he noticed he put unleaded in his diesel vehicle. He called us to get a fuel drain and that is when he explained to us: "I cannot believe that I did not comprehend that I put the wrong fuel in my vehicle." He claimed that he had got virtually no sleep the day before and that must have been the reason.
Roadside Fuel Services
Call NOW for immediate help
Wrong Fuel Helpful hints:
- Unleaded in your Diesel Car? Diesel in a Petrol Car? Incorrect Fuel in the Car in Holmfirth?
- Do not turn on the vehicle (not even to move your vehicle off the pump). Trying to keep the polluted fuel in the fuel tank and far from sensitive fuel system workings will minimize the likelihood of harm to your automobile.
- What do you do? Get in touch with Wrong Fuel SoS right now on
0800 711 7172. - Get competent information about what you can do next. Our helpline staff are readily available twenty four hours a day to assist you to get started once again.
- If it turns out you have turned on the motor or driven your vehicle, try not to worry. Around 99% of cars or trucks run on the incorrect fuel can be totally flushed out without having any lasting effects.
- How much does it cost to get a fuel drain?
Phone us and after a few quick questions we can give a tailor-made quotation of how much the fuel drain costs. - We are able tosupply full VAT invoices which can be utilised to claim your cash back on your car insurance**
Typical Misfueling Signs and symptoms:
Following is a list of prevalent wrong fuel symptoms:
- Diminished vehicle power
- Vehicle dying, stuttering and / or hiccuping
- A tough time starting the automobile
- Increased 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.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Customer Reviews
Wrong Fuel SOS is fully certified and skilled to undertake all types of wrong fuel drains pertaining to the extraction of contaminated fuel. To find out how we can help to get you on the move once more merely contact us.
