Fuel Drain in Granton
If you've just realised you've made a fuel drain in Granton, stop — don't start the engine. One call to 0800 170 0644 and we'll be out to you across Midlothian, 24/7, 365 days a year.
Based across the UK, we're regularly in Granton and the surrounding area — Leith, Mayfield, Musselburgh and North Berwick included — with the Edinburgh road network keeping response times short.
Coverage at a glance — Granton
| Service area | Granton, Midlothian |
|---|---|
| Postcode | EH5 |
| County | City of Edinburgh |
| Distance | About 11.8 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.
Granton lies about 11.8 miles from Edinburgh centre, in City of Edinburgh. We reach it alongside neighbouring Fountainbridge, New Town, Tollcross and West End.
How a fuel drain works in Granton
- Call 0800 170 0644 and describe the vehicle and what went in.
- We quote the full price up front and head to you in Granton.
- 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 Granton, whatever you drive
We drain cars, vans and commercials on-site. A few we help often:
Nearby areas we also cover
Immediately around Granton: Leith, Mayfield, Musselburgh, North Berwick.
As a nationwide service, Wrong Fuel In The Car covers all of Midlothian and the wider Scotland — so wherever you are around Granton, help is on the way.
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Fuel Drain in Granton — FAQs
Do you cover Granton?
Yes — we cover Granton and nearby Leith, Mayfield, Musselburgh, North Berwick around Edinburgh, reaching you via the Edinburgh 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.