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Diesel in Petrol in Sidmouth

Put diesel in a petrol at a Sidmouth forecourt, or at home nearby? Don't panic and don't start the engine — Wrong Fuel In The Car covers Sidmouth and Devon with an on-site diesel in petrol service, 24/7, 365 days a year.

Call 0800 170 0644 24/7, 365 days a year · across the UK
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In short: if you've put diesel in petrol in your vehicle in Sidmouth, don't start the engine. Wrong Fuel In The Car comes to you across Devon, drains and flushes the fuel on-site — usually in 45–90 minutes — from £89, 24/7, 365 days a year. Call 0800 170 0644.
Wrong Fuel In The Car technician covering Sidmouth
Wrong Fuel In The Car technicians covering Sidmouth, Devon.

We reach Sidmouth quickly via the Exeter road network, and cover nearby Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Crediton and Holsworthy as standard.

The single most important thing: do not turn the key. If the engine hasn't run, a drain and flush almost always avoids lasting damage.

Coverage at a glance — Sidmouth

Service areaSidmouth, Devon
PostcodeEX10
CountyDevon
DistanceAbout 25.7 miles from Exeter centre
Nearest routesthe Exeter road network
Typical response30–60 minutes
Time on site45–90 minutes
Price from£89
Availability24/7, 365 days a year
How to bookCall 0800 170 0644

Prices & response times reviewed October 2026.

Sidmouth lies about 25.7 miles from Exeter centre, in Devon. We reach it alongside neighbouring Ottery Saint Mary, Budleigh Salterton, Seaton and Colyton.

How a diesel in petrol works in Sidmouth

  1. Call 0800 170 0644 and describe the vehicle and what went in.
  2. We quote the full price up front and head to you in Sidmouth.
  3. We drain the wrong fuel and flush the system on-site.
  4. We add clean fuel, test-start, and you're on your way — usually within 45–90 minutes.
Draining wrong fuel on-site

Typical prices

SituationFromTime on site
Car, engine not started£8945–90 minutes
Engine started / fuel circulated£1491–2 hours
Van or large tank£1691–2 hours
Driven / motorway / out-of-hoursQuoted on callOn-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.

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Wrong fuel in Sidmouth, whatever you drive

We drain cars, vans and commercials on-site. A few we help often:

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Nearby areas we also cover

Immediately around Sidmouth: Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Crediton, Holsworthy.

Ottery Saint MaryBudleigh SaltertonSeatonColytonExmouthHonitonClyst St MaryWoodburyCountess WearWonfordDawlishAxminsterBeacon HeathExwick Sidmouth hub →

Sidmouth is one of hundreds of towns we cover across South West England. Our vans work Devon and beyond, 24/7, 365 days a year.

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Diesel in Petrol in Sidmouth — FAQs

Do you cover Sidmouth?

Yes — we cover Sidmouth and nearby Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Crediton, Holsworthy around Exeter, reaching you via the Exeter 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.

Call 0800 170 0644 On-site in Sidmouth, 24/7, 365 days a year
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