Quick answer: if you’ve put the wrong fuel in your car in Perth, don’t start the engine and call a mobile wrong fuel service to drain it where the car is. Perth has several specialists, including Rapid Fuel Rescue, Fix My Fuel, Wrong Fuel Rescue and Fuel Swap. All had ratings of 4.9 or 5.0 on Google when we checked in October 2026.
What to do first
- Don’t start the engine. If you haven’t turned the key, leave it off. This is the single biggest factor in what the fix costs.
- If you’re already driving, pull over when it’s safe, switch off and don’t restart.
- Put the car in neutral and, with help, push it clear of the pump so the servo can keep trading.
- Call a mobile wrong fuel service and say what fuel went in, roughly how much, and whether the engine has run.
Our immediate actions guide covers this in more detail. If the car is a diesel ute or 4WD, read wrong fuel in a ute or 4WD first, especially if it has a second tank.
Rapid Fuel Rescue in Perth
Rapid Fuel Rescue is a Perth-based emergency fuel recovery service. Its website describes a 24/7 mobile fuel drainage service that comes to you to drain, flush and refuel on site, and it also lists fleet services.
| What we checked | What we found |
|---|---|
| Business | The business name Rapid Fuel Rescue is held by an ABN active since January 2025 (WA), registered for GST |
| Google reviews | 5.0 from 57 reviews |
| Areas | Perth and parts of WA |
| What reviews say | Very fast after-hours response, often within 30 minutes, and a careful operator. One review covers a boat fuel tank job. |
Checked 26 October 2026 on ABN Lookup and Google. Contact details are on the Rapid Fuel Rescue website.
Other options in Perth
| Provider | Areas | Google rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fix My Fuel | Perth | 5.0 from 555 reviews |
| Wrong Fuel Rescue | Perth metro | 4.9 from 1,313 reviews |
| Fuel Swap | Perth | 4.9 from 279 reviews |
Ratings checked 26 October 2026. Fix My Fuel had the top rating with the most reviews among locally based specialists, so it’s our top rated pick for WA. See all of them in wrong fuel services in Western Australia.
Outside the metro area, distances can be long. Ask about travel charges, and whether a tow to a regional workshop is the better option.
Checking a licence in WA
Contaminated fuel is controlled waste in Western Australia, and carriers need a licence from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). Unlike SA, Victoria and Queensland, WA doesn’t publish a searchable list of licensed carriers, so you can’t check it online. Ask the provider directly. DWER explains the rules on its controlled waste page.
What to ask before you book
- Is the price fixed, and what does it include (drain, flush, disposal, a few litres of the right fuel)?
- Is there an extra charge after hours, on weekends or for distance?
- Is the business licensed by DWER to carry controlled waste, and where will the drained fuel go?
- Is the business insured for this work, and will you get an invoice and job report?
See what a wrong fuel drain costs so you know what a fair quote looks like.
Frequently asked questions
Can a mobile service fix wrong fuel in a boat?
Some can. Tell them the tank size and where the boat is (on a trailer or in the water) when you call, as not every service does marine jobs.
How fast can a wrong fuel service reach me in Perth?
In the metro area, many services aim for under an hour, depending on traffic and where you are. Ask for an estimate when you call.
Is it safe to wait at the servo?
Yes, once the car is pushed clear of the pump and switched off. Stay out of traffic and let the servo staff know what’s happened.
