Wrong Fuel in Car Crawshaw, West Yorkshire

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Have you put the wrong fuel in your car or commercial vehicle? Do not worry about that! We can help you at any time of the day as we are open 24/7, the whole year round. Quickly give us a call for help and don't forget to follow this tip, "don't force start your vehicle". Our friendly, helpful call centre staff are available night and day. You will get back driving your vehicle again after one of our dispatched mobile mechanics arrives at your car to fix the problem. Before that you just need to answer a few quick questions so we can offer you a fixed price quote.

You probably have not caused harmful or expensive damage to your vehicle. So the very first thing to do before calling us is to calm yourself. We are 99% effective and soe you can rest assured that we will empty out the mixed fuel and even change it with fresh fuel. And if there is any damage to your car, we can also let you know about it at the same time.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Crawshaw - Petrol in Diesel Car Crawshaw

A woman with her kids in her diesel Crawshaw had put £50 of petrol at the BP station. She phoned us weeping and really upset as she had never wrong fueled and didn't know what might happen to her car in doing so. We assured her that the vehicle would be alright and that she would be back in action very quickly. When we arrived on scene she was visible distressed but as our fuel drainer got to work on the fuel drain she calmed down since she saw that something could be done and her car wasn't unfixable. She soon enough cheered up and was up and running saying, "I simply can't believe my luck putting petrol in my diesel car! Specifically with the youngsters on board."



What to look for if you have put wrong fuel in vehicle

The signs of incorrect fuel are evident, but in most instances you might not be able to notice all of them. Nonetheless, if you were driving, and abruptly you notice that your vehicle is emitting excessive smoke through the exhaust and your engine is sputtering abnormally while the vehicle loses power slowly regardless of how much energy you are applying on the accelerator and eventually comes to a halt, then there is little doubt that you are facing an incorrect fuel in your vehicle issue.

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We learn from experiences and mistakes so we should not get too down so much whenever we deal with such situations since they make us more cautious and equip us with the appropriate mentality and skills on how to manage such problems in future.

But there are means in which you can avoid being in similar situation once more and they include not being in a hurry, concentrating when filling up, and avoiding being in a strange car which you are not used to traveling in.

You should also be aware that wrong fuel is not the only problem that can cause your car to show the above indications. The presence of water in fuel is another issue which can make your vehicle not run smoothly and eventually stop, no matter the type of fuel utilized. Thus, if your vehicle starts showing the above signs, you should not only suspect wrong fuel but also water contamination.

Adblue is a diesel system additive frequently put in a vehicle to make exhaust gases less polluted. But it can only be used by individuals who know how to use it appropriately. Or else, it would cause issues and problems to your vehicle. The incorrect usage can, however, be avoided through the use of its own AdBlue tank and filler cap. The possibility of misusing AdBlue is pretty high particularly if done by somebody with no knowledge in this.

Signs of AdBlue contamination also include the car not moving smoothly and eventually stopping. Luckily, we are here for you. Our mobile technicians are used to dealing with a great deal of car issues, not just water contamination or having the incorrect fuel in the vehicle but this kind of issue too.


We have the necessary tools and skills

Many people get tempted to deal with the problem on their own or seek the assistance of a good friend who they believe is knowledgeable with engines with the hope of saving the repair cost. What they forget is that cheap is pricey and utilizing an untrained individual to try solve such a complicated matter like flammable material may result in accidents such as an inferno which may cause big losses including burning down of the car. By letting us do so, you will be hiring a team who has the appropriate skills and tools for solving the issue regardless of whether your vehicle is big or small.


Correct Disposal

We also dispose of contaminated fuel for private individuals and companies at a charge other than the fact that we deliver it alongside solution to incorrect fuel. If you like to work with us to drain, store or get rid of contaminated fuel in a fixed storage tank, mobile bowser, or a selection of containers full of contaminated fuel, all you have to do is give us access and be guaranteed of secure and legal disposal on your behalf.


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Whether you like to claim back the cost of our service from your insurance provider, or your car is a company vehicle or van, we can provide you with a full VAT invoice to keep the accountants happy.


We are coming to you

We always endeavor to reach most of our stuck clients within an hour after we receive the call, so do not worry of delaying on the road and neither should you make any cancellations of your trip as we are on our way coming if we are not there yet and it is our hope that our technicians will get to you before you are done going through the cons of wrong fuel.


In the unlikely event that wrong fuel or contaminated fuel isn't the issue, our well trained technician will be able to distinguish that, and the likely cause and we will only make a nominal call out fee, not the originally quoted price.


How long does a fuel drain take

Works by the mechanic won't take very long, so you do not have to wait for hours. On average, you will be on your way, and getting on with your day within thirty minutes.

By allowing us assist you, we hope to make you realise that this issue is not as bad as you first anticipated. Thank you for letting us give our professional services to you.


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Recent Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Crawshaw

Following next are feed-back and good examples of fuel drains we have done in Crawshaw:

Wrong Fuel in Car Crawshaw - Petrol in Diesel Car Crawshaw

A woman had broken down on a street, having just put the wrong fuel in her car. She was in tears and very agitated as she had put £42 of petrol in her diesel car. When she called us we tried to relax her as best we could, encouraging her that everything would be alright. By the time we reached her she was no longer aggrieved and was rather fascinated in paying attention to our engineer carry out the fuel drain on her Crawshaw. Afterwards she said: "My car is like my baby, I recently paid for it and so it honestly worried me that I had put such a large amount of wrong fuel in it. I'm very pleased that it was so easily fixable."

Wrong Fuel Doctor Crawshaw - Fuel Rescue Crawshaw

We were phoned by a individual whose Crawshaw had conked out on a street after a misfuel. "I got the pumps confused and pumped the wrong fuel in my vehicle by mistake. You guys arrived and sorted out the issue right after my car quit." We drained the unleaded from the diesel tank and flushed the system thoroughly afterwards and the driver could continue on with his scheduled delivery.

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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 West Yorkshire 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.

Normal Wrong Fuel Symptoms:

Here's a list of routine wrong fuel signs and symptoms:

  • Reduced vehicle power
  • Vehicle cutting out, jumping or coughing
  • Hassles starting the engine
  • Abnormal fumes

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Wrong Fuel SOS is fully authorised and certified to undertake all types of contaminated fuel drains regarding the treatment of mixed fuel. To learn about precisely how we can assist get you moving once again simply call us.


Wrong Fuel Reviews Crawshaw
Reviewer
Fred C
Review Date
2019-01-15
Reviewed Item
Wrong Fuel SoS
Author Rating 5
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