Put the wrong fuel in your car?
Don’t start the car. We come to you and drain it on the spot — anywhere in Scotland.
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Tell us what’s happened — we’ll assess it and get a unit to you fast. Free, no obligation.
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- VAT invoice & engine report provided
This is what we actually do
Scottish engineers, mobile units and the right equipment — we drain the wrong fuel at the roadside, on the forecourt or on your driveway, then reset and restart so you drive away the same day.
Roadside fuel drain
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On-site, whatever the weather
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Petrol in diesel? We fix it
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Put the wrong fuel in? Here’s what to do
Petrol and diesel engines are very different, and neither will run on the wrong fuel. Left in, the wrong fuel can cause serious engine damage. The single most important thing is to not run the engine, because the harm happens once it’s circulating. It’s not a sensible DIY job — our mobile units come to you and drain it fast, usually getting you back on the road within the hour. No towing. No garage. No recovery bills.
Skip step 1–2 — talk to a misfuel expert now, freeWhat should you do if you’ve put the wrong fuel in?
1. Don’t start the car (or pull over and switch off as soon as it’s safe). 2. Put your hazard lights on and keep everyone safe. 3. Call Fuel Fixer on 0333 366 1243 for a free consultation. A mobile unit reaches you in about 46 minutes and drains it on the spot — roadside, forecourt or at home, anywhere in Scotland.
Free consultationWhat’s worse — petrol in a diesel, or diesel in a petrol?
Both are bad news. Petrol in a diesel is the more serious: petrol strips the lubrication a diesel system relies on, so it usually stalls or runs rough. Diesel in a petrol won’t burn properly, so the car loses power and runs flat. Either way the cost of draining it is tiny next to the damage of leaving it in — so don’t drive, and call us.
Assess it — freeWhat we fix
Any misfuel, any contaminated tank, anywhere in Scotland — roadside, forecourt, home or yard. One number for all of it.
Petrol in diesel
The classic misfuel. Petrol strips the lubrication a diesel relies on, so it stalls or runs rough. Don’t start it — we drain and flush the system, reset and restart, and hand you fresh fuel so you can drive on.
Call about thisDiesel in petrol
Diesel won’t burn in a petrol engine, so the car loses power and runs flat. We remove it on the spot, flush the lines and filters, and get you moving again.
Call about thisContaminated fuel
Water, debris, a bad batch or degraded fuel cause much the same trouble as a misfuel. We fully drain the tank, lines and engine and refill with clean fuel.
Call about thisFuel draining
A full fuel-system drain for cars, vans, HGVs, boats, plant and standing vehicles — with licensed, environmentally compliant disposal of everything we remove.
Call about thisWhatever you searched, you’re in the right place
Wrong fuel in car, put petrol in a diesel, diesel in a petrol, wrong fuel recovery, mobile fuel drain, contaminated fuel, emergency 24-hour wrong-fuel help — it’s all we do, right across Scotland. Tap the one that sounds like you and talk to a misfuel expert, free.
Mobile unit available in your area now
Average arrival 46 mins, coverage right across Scotland — Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Stirling, Perth, Paisley, Falkirk, Livingston, East Kilbride, Kirkcaldy, Ayr and everywhere between. We fix it while you wait – roadside, forecourt or home.
Common wrong-fuel symptoms
- Car refuses to start after refuelling, or once it’s cooled down
- Loss of engine power after refuelling
- Engine runs poorly or misfires after filling up
- Fuel-pump failure, blocked fuel lines or “vapour lock”
- White smoke in the exhaust after filling up
- Dashboard warning light after filling up
Worried you’ve damaged your engine?
Petrol washes away the oiliness a diesel system needs for lubrication, leaving pumps, pistons and cylinders open to rapid wear. Diesel in a petrol engine won’t combust cleanly. Either way it blocks filters and strips lubrication the longer it’s left — but if you act quickly, it’ll usually be fine. Not sure how bad it is? Call and we’ll assess your engine with you, free.
We bring specialist equipment to remove the fuel safely, flushing the lines, filters, pumps and engine. The picture below compares clean diesel with contaminated mixed fuel pulled from a car just 24 hours after misfuelling – that’s why it should be removed fast. Tap it to call.
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How we fix it
Our Scottish technicians bring specialist equipment to remove the wrong fuel safely – flushing your tank, fuel lines, filters, pumps and engine. The drain, then reset and restart, takes about 30 minutes. Then you’re good to go.
We carry equipment for all makes and models, and we’ll supply you clean fuel at regular pump prices so you can drive on immediately. If any follow-up work is needed our technician will advise you — but that’s rare.
- Fully equipped units & trained Scottish technicians
- 4.8★ on Google · ISO 9001 & 14001 certified
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From your call to back on the road
- 10 minYou talk to a misfuel expertTell us the car and what’s happened. Our specialists talk you through it, assess it with you, give you a free quote, then dispatch the nearest mobile unit.
- 2~46 minA mobile unit reaches youRoadside, on a forecourt or at home — our average response time across Scotland is just 46 minutes. No towing.
- 3~30 minWe drain, flush & resetWe safely remove the wrong fuel and flush the lines, filters and pumps, then reset and restart your car.
- 4Drive awayFresh fuel in — you’re goneWe add fresh fuel so you can drive on, hand you a VAT invoice and engine report, and you’re back on your journey.
When the wrong fuel goes in, the trade calls us
Fuel Fixer started with one van and is now a specialist operation covering the whole of Scotland. Wrong fuel is all we do — and we do it properly. The garages call us. The main dealers call us. The recovery firms and the insurers call us. Now you can call the specialists directly — and skip the middleman, the mark-up and the wait. We’re proudly Scottish-run and Scottish-staffed: our misfuel engineers are Scottish and based in your region, so real help is never far away.
Specialists, not generalists
Wrong fuel is the whole business — not a sideline. That focus is why the trade sends its misfuels to us, and why we fix it right the first time.
Proudly Scottish, Scottish-staffed
We’re Scottish-run and we employ Scottish engineers, based across Scotland. Real people who know these roads — and who answer the phone, day or night.
All of Scotland, in ~46 mins
A fleet of mobile units gives genuine local cover, coast to coast — the Central Belt, the Borders, the Highlands and the Islands — with an average arrival of just 46 minutes.
We don’t just drain it — we dispose of it properly
The fuel we remove is never dumped. A licence is required to transport and store it, and ours is held securely before it’s re-refined and returned to the fuel supply chain. It’s the responsible way to work — and it’s how a Scottish firm should operate.
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Already driven on it? Don’t panic — call us
If you started the engine or drove a short way before you realised, stop as soon as it’s safe and switch off. It’s not ideal, but it’s rarely the disaster people fear — the key is to stop running the wrong fuel through the system and get it drained.
Tell us exactly what happened when you call and our misfuel expert will assess it with you, free, then get a mobile unit to you. The sooner it’s out, the better the outcome.
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Who we look after
Whatever you drive, if it’s got the wrong fuel in it we can help — right across Scotland.
Wrong-fuel questions, answered
What should you do if you put the wrong fuel in your car?
Don’t start the car (or pull over and switch off as soon as it’s safe). Turn on your hazard lights and keep everyone safe. Then call Fuel Fixer on 0333 366 1243 for a free consultation — a mobile unit reaches you in about 46 minutes and drains it on the spot, roadside, on a forecourt or at home, anywhere in Scotland.
What’s worse — petrol in a diesel or diesel in a petrol?
Both are bad. Petrol in a diesel is the more serious because petrol strips the lubrication diesel systems rely on; it usually stalls the engine or makes it run rough. Diesel in a petrol engine won’t burn properly, so the car loses power and runs flat. In both cases the cost of draining the wrong fuel is tiny next to the damage of leaving it in, so it should be removed before the car is driven.
How long does it take, and where do you come to?
The drain, reset and restart takes about 30 minutes. We come to you anywhere in Scotland — roadside, on a forecourt, at home or in a yard — with an average arrival time of about 46 minutes. No towing.
Have I damaged my engine?
The longer the wrong fuel sits in the tank, lines and engine, the more it corrodes seals and strips lubrication — so it should be removed as soon as possible. Provided you act quickly, serious damage is very unlikely, and in most cases the car runs fine as soon as we drain it. It’s best if you haven’t started it. If you’re worried, call for a free consultation and we’ll assess it with you.
Do you cover the whole of Scotland — the Highlands and Islands too?
Yes. We cover the whole of Scotland — the Central Belt, the Borders, the Highlands and the Islands — with mobile units and an average arrival of about 46 minutes. Wherever you’ve misfuelled, call 0333 366 1243.
Are you a Scottish company?
Yes — proudly. Fuel Fixer is Scottish-run and Scottish-staffed and has rescued Scottish drivers since 2009. Our misfuel engineers are Scottish and based across Scotland.
What happens to the fuel you remove?
It’s not dumped. A licence is required to transport and store the fuel we remove; it’s held securely and safely and is ultimately re-refined and returned to the fuel supply chain. Our disposal is fully compliant and we’re ISO 9001 and 14001 certified.
Why not just go to a garage or main dealer?
Most garages don’t keep the specialist equipment needed to fully drain a modern fuel system, so they often call us anyway. Some main dealers treat a misfuel as a windfall and replace expensive components unnecessarily — we’ve heard of repairs quoted into the thousands on cars that hadn’t even been started. A proper roadside drain costs a fraction of that, and you drive away the same day.
Everything we drain & recover
One Scotland-wide number for every kind of wrong fuel and fuel drain. Tap any of these to talk to a misfuel expert.
4.8★ from drivers across Scotland
Thousands of drivers have called Fuel Fixer since 2009 — and rated us 4.8 out of 5 on Google and Reviews.io. When the worst happens at the pump, they call the specialists, and so can you.
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Wrong fuel in your car? Don’t drive — call.
The longer it’s in there, the more it can damage your engine. Get a free consultation with a local misfuel expert now — we come to you and drain it on the spot.
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