Contaminated Fuel Collection in Stroud
A contaminated fuel collection in Stroud is a job we do every week. Keep the key out of the ignition, call us, and we'll be with you in around 30–60 minutes to sort it on the spot.
Whether you're in the centre of Stroud or out towards Dymock and Moreton In Marsh, we'll come to you — and with the Gloucester road network nearby, we're rarely far away.
Coverage at a glance — Stroud
| Service area | Stroud, Gloucestershire |
|---|---|
| Postcode | GL5 |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Distance | About 5.5 miles from Gloucester centre |
| Nearest routes | the Gloucester 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.
Stroud lies about 5.5 miles from Gloucester centre, in Gloucestershire. We reach it alongside neighbouring Nailsworth, Painswick, Dursley and Tetbury.
How a contaminated fuel collection works in Stroud
- Call 0800 170 0644 and describe the vehicle and what went in.
- We quote the full price up front and head to you in Stroud.
- We drain the wrong fuel and flush the system on-site.
- We add clean fuel, test-start, and you're on your way — usually within 45–90 minutes.
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
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Wrong fuel in Stroud, whatever you drive
We drain cars, vans and commercials on-site. A few we help often:
Nearby areas we also cover
Immediately around Stroud: Dymock, Moreton In Marsh, Tewkesbury, Cheltenham.
Stroud is one of hundreds of towns we cover across South West England. Our vans work Gloucestershire and beyond, 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Contaminated Fuel Collection in Stroud — FAQs
Do you cover Stroud?
Yes — we cover Stroud and nearby Dymock, Moreton In Marsh, Tewkesbury, Cheltenham around Gloucester, reaching you via the Gloucester road network.
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.