⚠️ Don't start the engine

Unleaded in Diesel in Craigentinny

A unleaded in diesel in Craigentinny 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.

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In short: if you've put unleaded in diesel in your vehicle in Craigentinny, don't start the engine. Wrong Fuel In The Car comes to you across Midlothian, 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 Craigentinny
Wrong Fuel In The Car technicians covering Craigentinny, Midlothian.

Based across the UK, we're regularly in Craigentinny and the surrounding area — Innerleithen, Linlithgow, Moredun and Newbridge included — with the Edinburgh road network keeping response times short.

The drained fuel is removed and disposed of legally, and you get paperwork for the job.

Coverage at a glance — Craigentinny

Service areaCraigentinny, Midlothian
PostcodeEH7
County Lochend and Craigentinny"
DistanceAbout 10.5 miles from Edinburgh centre
Nearest routesthe Edinburgh 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.

Craigentinny lies about 10.5 miles from Edinburgh centre, in Lochend and Craigentinny". We reach it alongside neighbouring Restalrig, Canongate, Mountcastle and Newington.

How a unleaded in diesel works in Craigentinny

  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 Craigentinny.
  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 Craigentinny, 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 Craigentinny: Innerleithen, Linlithgow, Moredun, Newbridge.

RestalrigCanongateMountcastleNewingtonNorthfieldSouthsideLeithNewhavenBo NessOld TownFountainbridgeNew TownTollcrossWest End Craigentinny hub →

As a nationwide service, Wrong Fuel In The Car covers all of Midlothian and the wider Scotland — so wherever you are around Craigentinny, help is on the way.

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Unleaded in Diesel in Craigentinny — FAQs

Do you cover Craigentinny?

Yes — we cover Craigentinny and nearby Innerleithen, Linlithgow, Moredun, Newbridge 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.

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