Wrong fuel in East Lothian? We come to you.
Wrong Fuel In The Car covers East Lothian in Midlothian for wrong-fuel and fuel-drain call-outs, 24/7, 365 days a year. We come to you via the Edinburgh road network.
Based across the UK, we're regularly in East Lothian and the surrounding area — Ratho, Slateford, Trinity and Wester Hailes included — with the Edinburgh road network keeping response times short.
Coverage at a glance — East Lothian
| Service area | East Lothian, Midlothian |
|---|---|
| Postcode | EH42 |
| County | East Lothian |
| Distance | About 27.1 miles from Edinburgh centre |
| Nearest routes | the Edinburgh road network |
| Typical response | 30–60 minutes |
| Time on site | 45–90 minutes |
| Price from | £89 |
| Availability | 24/7, 365 days a year |
| How to book | Call 0800 170 0644 |
Prices & response times reviewed October 2026.
East Lothian lies about 27.1 miles from Edinburgh centre, in East Lothian. We reach it alongside neighbouring Dunbar, East Linton, North Berwick and Haddington.
Services in East Lothian
in East LothianDiesel in Petrol
in East LothianUnleaded in Diesel
in East LothianAdBlue in Diesel Tank
in East LothianRed Diesel in a Road Vehicle
in East LothianContaminated Fuel Removal
in East LothianMobile Fuel Drain
in East LothianWrong Fuel Rescue
in East LothianFuel Drain
in East LothianFuel Collection
in East LothianContaminated Fuel Collection
in East LothianHeating Oil Collection
in East LothianKerosene Collection
in East LothianFuel Disposal
in East LothianHeating Oil Disposal
in East LothianKerosene Disposal
in East Lothian
Typical prices
| Situation | From | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Car, engine not started | £89 | 45–90 minutes |
| Engine started / fuel circulated | £149 | 1–2 hours |
| Van or large tank | £169 | 1–2 hours |
| Driven / motorway / out-of-hours | Quoted on call | On-site assessment |
Every job is fully quoted by phone before we're dispatched — the price depends on your vehicle, tank size and whether the engine was run.
What we drain
- Petrol in a diesel engine (the most common — and most damaging — misfuel)
- Diesel in a petrol engine
- AdBlue accidentally put in the diesel tank
- Unleaded in a diesel
- Red or agricultural diesel in a road vehicle
- Contaminated fuel — water, dirt or mixed fuel
Any vehicle in East Lothian
Areas near East Lothian
Immediately around East Lothian: Ratho, Slateford, Trinity, Wester Hailes.
As a nationwide service, Wrong Fuel In The Car covers all of Midlothian and the wider Scotland — so wherever you are around East Lothian, help is on the way.
Wrong-fuel guides
Wrong fuel in East Lothian — FAQs
What should I do right now?
Don't start the engine. If you're on a forecourt, put the car in neutral and push it clear of the pump, then call 0800 170 0644.
How much will it cost?
Call-outs start from £89. We quote the full price on the phone before we set off, based on your vehicle and situation.
How quickly can you get to me?
Typically around 30–60 minutes, depending on where you are and traffic. We run 24/7, 365 days a year.
Will my car be OK afterwards?
In most cases where the engine wasn't run, yes — we drain and flush and you drive away. We'll tell you honestly if we think it needs a garage check.
Does my insurance cover this?
Misfuelling is often excluded from standard cover, though some policies and breakdown add-ons include it. Keep our paperwork in case you claim.