Wrong fuel in Applecross? We come to you.
Wrong Fuel In The Car covers Applecross in Highland for wrong-fuel and fuel-drain call-outs, 24/7, 365 days a year. We come to you via the Inverness road network.
Based across the UK, we're regularly in Applecross and the surrounding area — Beauly, Cromarty, Durness and Gairloch included — with the Inverness road network keeping response times short.
Coverage at a glance — Applecross
| Service area | Applecross, Highland |
|---|---|
| Postcode | IV54 |
| County | Highland |
| Distance | About 40.1 miles from Inverness centre |
| Nearest routes | the Inverness 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.
Applecross lies about 40.1 miles from Inverness centre, in Highland. We reach it alongside neighbouring Strome Ferry, Plockton, Kyle and Kyleakin.
Services in Applecross
in ApplecrossDiesel in Petrol
in ApplecrossUnleaded in Diesel
in ApplecrossAdBlue in Diesel Tank
in ApplecrossRed Diesel in a Road Vehicle
in ApplecrossContaminated Fuel Removal
in ApplecrossMobile Fuel Drain
in ApplecrossWrong Fuel Rescue
in ApplecrossFuel Drain
in ApplecrossFuel Collection
in ApplecrossContaminated Fuel Collection
in ApplecrossHeating Oil Collection
in ApplecrossKerosene Collection
in ApplecrossFuel Disposal
in ApplecrossHeating Oil Disposal
in ApplecrossKerosene Disposal
in Applecross
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
Any vehicle in Applecross
Areas near Applecross
Immediately around Applecross: Beauly, Cromarty, Durness, Gairloch.
As a nationwide service, Wrong Fuel In The Car covers all of Highland and the wider Scotland — so wherever you are around Applecross, help is on the way.
Wrong-fuel guides
Wrong fuel in Applecross — FAQs
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.