Wrong fuel in Portswood? We come to you.
Wrong Fuel In The Car covers Portswood in Hampshire for wrong-fuel and fuel-drain call-outs, 24/7, 365 days a year. We come to you via the Southampton road network.
Portswood sits in Hampshire, and we cover it along with Meonstoke, Newtown, Owslebury and Shedfield — reaching most call-outs via the Southampton road network.
Coverage at a glance — Portswood
| Service area | Portswood, Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Postcode | SO17 |
| County | Southampton |
| Distance | About 3.5 miles from Southampton centre |
| Nearest routes | the Southampton 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.
Portswood lies about 3.5 miles from Southampton centre, in Southampton. We reach it alongside neighbouring Highfield, St Denys, Swaythling and Bevois Valley.
Services in Portswood
in PortswoodDiesel in Petrol
in PortswoodUnleaded in Diesel
in PortswoodAdBlue in Diesel Tank
in PortswoodRed Diesel in a Road Vehicle
in PortswoodContaminated Fuel Removal
in PortswoodMobile Fuel Drain
in PortswoodWrong Fuel Rescue
in PortswoodFuel Drain
in PortswoodFuel Collection
in PortswoodContaminated Fuel Collection
in PortswoodHeating Oil Collection
in PortswoodKerosene Collection
in PortswoodFuel Disposal
in PortswoodHeating Oil Disposal
in PortswoodKerosene Disposal
in Portswood
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 Portswood
Areas near Portswood
Immediately around Portswood: Meonstoke, Newtown, Owslebury, Shedfield.
As a nationwide service, Wrong Fuel In The Car covers all of Hampshire and the wider South East England — so wherever you are around Portswood, help is on the way.
Wrong-fuel guides
Wrong fuel in Portswood — 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.