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Don’t Start Your Vehicle!

If you think you vehicle has been filled with contaminated fuel then “stop”, 

If you’ve driven your vehicle then don’t panic! 

Call Us on 0333 444 6 247 and we can help. 

Common situations

The main 3 fuses of fuel contamination that we come across is:

People using plastic drums of fuel, which has been stored in a garage/shed or getting from a friend or relative which may have gathered condensation within the plastic tank causing diesel bug (water in fuel) 

Genuine mistake is that a fuel tank has been filled with AdBlue instead of Diesel because customers have took both caps off and just end up mixing the 2 up. 

A Fuel Station has had contamination issues.

Normally it is not covered by Insurance, Breakdown or Dealerships but its best to call them to make sure what they have in place. If they do not cover this but are able to assist then you may need to cover the costs of the repair yourself.  

Fuel contamination repair

Fuel Support offer a Fuel Contamination Repair Service on your vehicle, on the spot. Our Specialist Contamination Vehicles will see that the vehicles engine is fully drained, the fuel tank/s are fully drained along with the fuel lines and all fuel components. We then flush through the system with a cleaning product and force air through the system (where we can) to dry out the product/additive. We then replenish the fuel system and provide adequate amount of fuel to get your vehicle to the fuel station along with a cleaner to help with any residue. We then provide you with a report of our findings i.e. Water in Fuel. 

Contaminated Fuel Stations

We have attended many vehicles where the Fuel Stations Fuel may have become contaminated through whatever reason whether its a split in the underground tank or bad fuel.
You will then need to contact the Fuel Station as quickly as possible to explain the issue and what you would like done to resolve this.
They may ask to inspect the vehicle or offer their own services they have in place and if so you should allow this.
Remember:

– To keep their fuel receipts as proof that they/you have purchased contaminated petrol/diesel.

– If the car starts to run roughly or misfire, drivers should contact us on 0333 444 6 247 for advice, their car dealer or manufacturer for advice.

– If you car has broken down Call Us and we can give you straight honest advice.

– We may be able to take a sample of the petrol to keep as evidence.

– You may be advised not to drive the car, if so, do not.

You should know

Petrol pumps are checked for accuracy when they are installed and serviced.

Trading Standards will also check the accuracy of pumps. If you experience issues, you should report the issue to your local Trading Standards if you feel as if you are not being treated correctly or need answers and your not getting them. 

If you experience any problems, raise them while you are still at the petrol station and take down the name of the person that you spoke with. If your problem is not resolved at the station, you can raise a complaint via Trading Standards. 

Fuel Support – 0333 444 6 247

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reviews

Mercedes

Good Afternoon, Thank you for saving my wife today. She accidently put the wrong fuel in her Mercedes. I called at 10.30am and was told within the hour. 90 mins later a tech turned up which is my only criticism (sorry giving my honest review). When the lad turned up he was very helpful explaining what he was doing. He offered for my wife to sit in his van while he did the job. My wife thought she would be getting into a dirty work van, but no very clean. Car took around 30/35 mins to do - they supplied £15 worth of fresh fuel and my wife went to the fuel station and filled up. I would use this company again (but hope i dont have to). Thank You for your services.

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Shaun Brett

Middlesbrough

Volkswagon Transporter

Amazing Service - cheapest one around. Called one company who tried to charge me £800, then they called me back saying they could do it for £400. I called my breakdown service and they were nowhere near that price and these lot were cheaper than my breakdown company. Cheers

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Scotty Hipswel

Haltwhistle

Ford Focus

Can i thank Adam from your company who attended my vehicle in Barrow In Furness the other day. I filled up with the wrong fuel and the RAC attended my car. The RAC man was very helpful and rectified the issue within 5 mins, embarrassed i waited around for 45 mins and Adam turned up. Very helpful and nice lad. 5 start service. If anyone mistakenly puts wrong fuel in the car these are the guys/girls to call. Thank you very much for your service.

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Christopher Gibbings

Barrow in Furness

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