Petrol in Diesel in Ottery Saint Mary
Put petrol in a diesel at a Ottery Saint Mary forecourt, or at home nearby? Don't panic and don't start the engine — Wrong Fuel In The Car covers Ottery Saint Mary and Devon with an on-site petrol in diesel service, 24/7, 365 days a year.
Whether you're in the centre of Ottery Saint Mary or out towards Holsworthy and Mamhead, we'll come to you — and with the Exeter road network nearby, we're rarely far away.
Coverage at a glance — Ottery Saint Mary
| Service area | Ottery Saint Mary, Devon |
|---|---|
| Postcode | EX11 |
| County | Devon |
| Distance | About 22.6 miles from Exeter centre |
| Nearest routes | the Exeter 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 August 2026.
Ottery Saint Mary lies about 22.6 miles from Exeter centre, in Devon. We reach it alongside neighbouring Sidmouth, Honiton, Clyst St Mary and Woodbury.
How a petrol in diesel works in Ottery Saint Mary
- Call 0800 170 0644 and describe the vehicle and what went in.
- We quote the full price up front and head to you in Ottery Saint Mary.
- 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 Ottery Saint Mary, whatever you drive
We drain cars, vans and commercials on-site. A few we help often:
Nearby areas we also cover
Immediately around Ottery Saint Mary: Holsworthy, Mamhead, South Molton, Wonford.
Ottery Saint Mary 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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Petrol in Diesel in Ottery Saint Mary — FAQs
Do you cover Ottery Saint Mary?
Yes — we cover Ottery Saint Mary and nearby Holsworthy, Mamhead, South Molton, Wonford 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.