Emergency Wrong Fuel Removal in Marks Tey
If you have accidentally filled up with petrol in a diesel car or diesel in a petrol vehicle or AdBlue in diesel tank, do not turn your key in the ignition.
Our specialist mobile misfuelled car fixers operate a rapid-response, 24-hour service to drain and flush your fuel system right where you are.
We offer immediate roadside and forecourt assistance across all local fuel stops in and around the village, including the busy Shell Marks Tey (A120 / Coggeshall Road), the Applegreen Marks Tey Service Station (A12 Northbound), and the nearby BP Tollgate and Sainsbury's petrol stations in Stanway.
Whether you are stranded directly at the pumps, caught out at the Marks Tey A12/A120 interchange, or stuck near the railway station, our certified technicians will quickly arrive to safely evacuate the contaminated fuel and get you moving.
Fast Mobile Fuel Drainage and Misfuel Recovery Across the A12 & North Essex
Our fully equipped mobile units are engineered to handle all vehicle makes, models, and fuel systems, ensuring your tank is completely cleared of the incorrect fuel without voiding your warranty.
Beyond the main commuter junctions, we provide comprehensive emergency coverage throughout the entire Marks Tey area, including London Road, Station Road, and Coggeshall Road. We also extend our fast-response network to all surrounding villages and rural communities, ensuring motorists in Copford, Aldham, Eight Ash Green, Stanway, Easthorpe, Little Tey, Great Tey, Feering, and Kelvedon are never left stranded.
Available day and night, we deliver a cost-effective, hassle-free alternative to expensive garage towing fees, safeguarding your engine from severe misfuel damage.
1. DON'T TURN ON THE CAR'S IGNITION
Leave your engine switched off to Avoid circulation of wrong fuel and any further damage.
3.CALL OUR WRONG FUEL EXPERTS
Call our free wrong fuel helpline - Speak to a wrong fuel advisor, who will explain what to do next.
2. DON'T PANIC
Inform staff at fuel station that you have a misfuelled. Don't be embarrassed wrong fuel is a common occurrence.
4. RELAX AND WAIT FOR YOUR WRONG FUEL DRAIN TECHNICIAN
We will dispatch a mobile wrong fuel doctor to solve your Wrong fuel problem.
What to do if you misfuel your car
If you're lucky enough to realise you’ve put the wrong fuel in your car before starting your engine, do the following:
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Leave the engine switched off and don't even put your key in the ignition
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Inform the staff at the service station.
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You'll be advised to leave your car where it is, or it will be pushed to a safe place
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Call us to drain and flush the wrong fuel out of your car. We will be able drain and flush your vehicle's fuel system and get you on your way, unless there's more serious damage.
However, if you realise you've wrong-fuelled after you started up your car, both types of fuel will start circulating, damaging your engine. Here's what to do:
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If you’ve already started your engine, turn off the ignition immediately.
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If you're already moving, pull over to a safe spot, then switch off.
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Again, Call us to drain and flush the wrong fuel out of your car.
How to prevent misfuelling your car
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Stop and think when you arrive at a service station to refuel and don’t allow yourself to get distracted.
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Read the label on the pump and nozzle and double-check the information on the inside of your car’s fuel flap. A circular ‘E10’ or ‘E5’ label denotes petrol, while a square ‘B7’ sign means it's a diesel dispenser. ‘E’ stands for ethanol and ‘B’ for biodiesel.
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Check the colour of the fuel nozzle (black for diesel, green for petrol), but don't rely 100% on this colour coding.
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If you’re driving a new or unfamiliar vehicle, check and double check the labelling on the inside of the car’s fuel flap.
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If you're a diesel car driver, fit an adaptor which replaces the existing filler cap. This prevents you from accidentally putting a petrol nozzle into a diesel filler neck.
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If you’re still worried, the best way to avoid misfuelling is to put a sticker on the outside of the fuel flap reminding you which fuel is required.
