Wrong Fuel in Car Teston, Kent

24/7 Mobile Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Teston

Are you having a tough time? Be calm and relax

Most probably, you're having a rough day that's why you are here and reading through this. Let it go, just relax and let's carry out the necessary work for you. Rest assured that you have visited the right website because we have been in this industry for several years and we have helped countless clients in the same situation throughout the country.

We can tell that you are possibly:

1. Scared by the realization that you have put the wrong fuel in your car and now you are waiting in the vehicle at the filling station forecourt because you are petrified of starting it.
2. Sitting in your car on the side of the road after it began to splutter, smoke, run out of power and eventually stop.

Once over the initial shock, you have worked out that you pumped the wrong fuel in your car. Now, one of these common reasons may explain why you are in this situation: you were possibly in a hurry, not focusing or you are driving a car you are not familiar with.

You are possibly questioning about what to do next, but since you are already aware that we are professionals in this field, we are going to request you to stick to the following procedures in our effort to help you. Firstly, try to stay calm. Simply call us and we will help you deal with the situation.

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

Third. Make sure you are safe. You could be in a risky section of a motorway, a blind corner or on a hill. Get out of the passenger side of your vehicle and stand well back in a safe place. You must do this with any other passengers in the car. If you have any pets in your car, they are best left there for their own security and for the safety of other motorists.

You should then give us a call immediately. You will be answered by a friendly employee who will ask you a couple of questions before providing you a quotation for the repair. Call us any time of the day or night and we will make certain you are sorted as soon as possible. One of professional technicians will reach you once you accept our fixed charges.

Finally, wait for assistance. We have mobile mechanics spread across the whole nation and they are generally able to reach any place of the country, and to you, in less than one hour.

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On arrival of the mechanic at your car

The first thing that our mobile technician will do when he reaches you is to assess your car with the aim of confirming if it is actually the issue of wrong fuel. If it is not, he won’t render any service linked to the wrong fuel in the vehicle, and in that situation, you won’t be charged the quoted price but an updated amount.

If, as it is in most situations, it is an issue of having the wrong fuel in the car, our technician is fully equipped and knowledgeable to drain out the fuel, flush the system and fill the vehicle with the correct kind of fuel. Besides, we won’t charge you more on the price of fresh fuel since we charge the same price as any gasoline station. We are very considerate when it’s time 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.

Other Services

Did you Know

You might also wish to find out if we give other services apart from handling the issue of wrong fuel.

Once our mobile technician has emptied out the wrong fuel, they have a full tank of contaminated fuel which needs to be disposed of. Nowadays, there is a serious concern that such fuel could seriously harm the environment or even pollute the water supply so you are not allowed to casually dump it anywhere. We are Environmental Agency Certified and have the necessary know-how and devices to dispose of contaminated fuel.

If you are a commercial or private customer needing safe disposal of contaminated fuel, then you can rest assured that you are also in the ideal place. If we are given access to the mobile storage tank, fixed storage tank or containers at the given locations, we can quickly get rid of contaminated fuels safely.

Water and AdBlue Contamination

There are other causes of engine troubles besides wrong fuel in a car. 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. Water is also likely to cause permanent damage to fuel filters.

AdBlue if added incorrectly it can also exhibit similar symptoms in your vehicle. This additive which is used to purify the emissions of your engine should only be added through its own separate tank and automatic dosing system inbuilt into the vehicle rather than straight into a fuel tank of a diesel engine. Hence if somebody who is not aware of this procedure tries to add it to the fuel, it will result in engine trouble.

But you don't have to fret since we can fix both problems for you by applying similar procedure utilized in solving the issue of wrong fuel. So, if your issue is incorrect fuel, water contaminated fuel, damaged fuel filters or AdBlue into the wrong tank, don’t worry, we can fix it for you thus enabling you to carry on with your journey.

You will soon get back on the road

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

Often wrong fuel in the car can also result in more problems, like the presence of air in the fuel system or a flat battery. But our professionals have all the skills and tools to put it all right and get you back on the road.

So, if you were feeling any kind of stress because of the incorrect fuel issue, now you can feel relieved like nothing had happened and be ready to resume your journey.

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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 Petrol in Diesel Symptoms:

The following is a list of usual wrong fuel symptoms or signs:

• Loss of engine power
• Vehicle dying, chugging or hiccuping
• A tough time starting the motor
• Increased smoking

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