Wrong fuel in Barnstaple? We come to you.
Wrong Fuel In The Car covers Barnstaple in Devon for wrong-fuel and fuel-drain call-outs, 24/7, 365 days a year. We come to you via the Exeter road network.
Based across the UK, we're regularly in Barnstaple and the surrounding area — Countess Wear, Exwick, Lynmouth and Redhils included — with the Exeter road network keeping response times short.
Coverage at a glance — Barnstaple
| Service area | Barnstaple, Devon |
|---|---|
| Postcode | EX31 |
| County | Devon |
| Distance | About 20.7 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.
Barnstaple lies about 20.7 miles from Exeter centre, in Devon. We reach it alongside neighbouring Braunton, Ilfracombe, Woolacombe and Umberleigh.
Services in Barnstaple
in BarnstapleDiesel in Petrol
in BarnstapleUnleaded in Diesel
in BarnstapleAdBlue in Diesel Tank
in BarnstapleRed Diesel in a Road Vehicle
in BarnstapleContaminated Fuel Removal
in BarnstapleMobile Fuel Drain
in BarnstapleWrong Fuel Rescue
in BarnstapleFuel Drain
in BarnstapleFuel Collection
in BarnstapleContaminated Fuel Collection
in BarnstapleHeating Oil Collection
in BarnstapleKerosene Collection
in BarnstapleFuel Disposal
in BarnstapleHeating Oil Disposal
in BarnstapleKerosene Disposal
in Barnstaple
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 Barnstaple
Areas near Barnstaple
Immediately around Barnstaple: Countess Wear, Exwick, Lynmouth, Redhils.
As a nationwide service, Wrong Fuel In The Car covers all of Devon and the wider South West England — so wherever you are around Barnstaple, help is on the way.
Wrong-fuel guides
Wrong fuel in Barnstaple — 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.