STOP DRIVING - Pull Over Safely

The sooner you stop, the less potential damage

Wrong Fuel - Already Driving?

Left the station and now your car is playing up? Pull over now.

Call Now: 0808 280 6346

Signs You've Misfuelled

⚠Engine misfiring or stuttering
⚠Excessive smoke from exhaust
⚠Loss of power / struggling to accelerate
⚠Engine warning light on
⚠Engine cuts out completely
⚠Unusual engine noise (knocking)

What To Do RIGHT NOW

  1. 1
    STOP driving immediately

    Pull over to the side of the road as soon as safe

  2. 2
    Turn off the engine

    Do NOT restart it - this prevents further circulation of contaminated fuel

  3. 3
    Turn on hazard lights

    Make sure other drivers can see you

  4. 4
    Call Eek: 0808 280 6346

    Tell us your location - we'll come to you

How Far Did You Drive?

Less than 1km

Good news - damage is likely minimal. A full drain and flush should sort it.

1-5km

Some fuel has circulated. We'll drain, flush, and check for any issues.

More than 5km

Higher risk of component damage. We'll assess and advise on next steps.

What We'll Do

Come to your location

Wherever you've stopped - roadside, car park, anywhere

Tow to our workshop

Full drain and flush completed at our workshop

Flush the fuel system

Clear lines of any contamination

Add fresh fuel & test

Get you back on the road if safe to do so