Fuel delivery & wrong fuel

Empty tank, or filled up with the wrong fuel? We'll get you moving again at the roadside — with emergency fuel delivery or a safe drain-down, wherever you are in the UK.

What's included

  • Emergency fuel delivery (petrol or diesel) to get you moving again
  • Safe drain-down and flush if you've put the wrong fuel in
  • On-site assessment before starting the engine, to avoid further damage
  • Support at the roadside, in car parks, or at home
  • Advice on next steps if a garage visit is needed

When you need this

If your tank's run dry, or you've realised you've put petrol in a diesel (or vice versa), don't start the engine — call us and we'll sort it at the roadside.

PUT THE WRONG FUEL IN?

Don’t start the engine if you’ve misfuelled — it can pull contaminated fuel into the system. Call us before you try to drive anywhere. Call now →

FUEL DELIVERY

Emergency fuel delivery and wrong fuel help in Manchester and the UK

Running out of fuel or filling up with the wrong one is stressful, but it is usually fixable. We come to you wherever you have stopped: a forecourt, a car park, a hard shoulder or your own drive. If your tank has run dry we can deliver petrol or diesel to get you moving. If you have misfuelled, we assess the car first and, where it is safe to do so, drain the wrong fuel and flush the system. We cover Manchester and Greater Manchester and travel across the UK.

WRONG FUEL

Put the wrong fuel in? What to do straight away

Wrong fuel affects cars differently. Petrol in a diesel car is generally the more serious mistake, because diesel injection systems rely on the fuel itself for lubrication. Diesel in a petrol car often causes misfiring, smoke or stalling. In both cases, the sooner the engine is off, the less wrong fuel travels through the system.

RAN OUT OF FUEL

Ran out of fuel?

Running out of fuel usually means a short wait rather than a big repair bill. Put your hazard lights on, move to a safe place if the car will still roll, and avoid repeatedly cranking the engine, which strains the starter and, on some cars, the fuel pump. Tell us the fuel type and where you are. Some diesel engines need a little time or help to restart after running dry, and we will tell you honestly if the car needs recovering to a garage instead. If it does, our towing and recovery service takes it there.

WHAT TO TELL US

What to tell us when you call

Tell us what you need and we confirm the price before anyone sets off. See our pricing page for our starting prices. Driving an electric car instead? Read about our electric vehicle recovery.

RECENT WORK

Jobs we've completed

Real photos from real callouts — this section updates as we complete more jobs.

Green hatchback strapped down on a flatbed recovery truck
Blue SUV strapped down on a recovery trailer
White sports car strapped down on a recovery trailer
FAQ

Common questions

What should I do if I put the wrong fuel in my car?

Do not start the engine, and avoid switching the ignition on if you can. If you are already driving, pull over safely, switch off and call us. The less the wrong fuel circulates, the less likely it is to cause damage.

Is petrol in a diesel car worse than diesel in a petrol car?

Petrol in a diesel car is generally the more serious mistake, because diesel injection systems rely on the fuel for lubrication. Diesel in a petrol car often causes misfiring, smoke or stalling. In either case, switch the engine off as soon as you can.

Can you drain the wrong fuel at the roadside?

Where it is safe to do so, yes. We assess the car first, then drain the wrong fuel and flush the system. If the car needs a garage, we will tell you honestly and can recover it there.

Can you deliver fuel if I have run out?

Yes. We can deliver petrol or diesel to get you moving again, wherever you have stopped.

What if the car will not restart after I have refuelled?

Some engines, especially diesels, need time or help to restart after running dry. Call us and we will tell you whether it can be sorted on the spot or needs recovering to a garage.

How much does fuel delivery or wrong fuel help cost?

The price depends on where you are, the vehicle and the help needed, and we confirm it before we set off. See our pricing page for our starting prices.

Do you cover Manchester?

Yes. We cover Manchester and Greater Manchester and travel across the UK. You can call 020 3950 2579 or WhatsApp us at any hour, day or night.

What customers said about us

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Stuck right now?

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