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Wrong fuel, explained
Straight answers to the questions drivers ask us most.
Put petrol in a diesel car? What to do (and what not to)
Put petrol in your diesel car? Here's exactly what to do in the next five minutes, what not to do, what it costs and how to avoid lasting damage.
ReadPut diesel in a petrol car? What happens and what to do
Filled a petrol car with diesel? What happens to the engine, the right steps to take on the forecourt, and why you shouldn't try to dilute it.
ReadDoes car insurance cover putting the wrong fuel in?
Whether your car insurance or breakdown cover pays for a wrong fuel drain, what's usually excluded, and the paperwork you need to claim.
ReadWrong fuel in a hire car, lease car or company car
Misfuelled a rental, lease or company car? Who to call first, what your agreement probably says, and how to avoid extra charges.
ReadHow to never put the wrong fuel in your car again
Simple habits, colour codes and inexpensive devices that stop misfuelling — useful for anyone driving more than one car.
ReadHow much does it cost to fix wrong fuel in a car?
Typical UK costs for a mobile wrong fuel drain, what pushes the price up, and how much driving on the wrong fuel can cost in repairs.
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