Compare Jaguar Xj wrong fuel recovery quotes from specialist garages

Introduced as Jaguar's flagship saloon in 1968, the XJ saw many years of success until it went out of production in 2019 to make way for a new electric model. The 2010 update saw the XJ catapult into the 21st century with a modern appearance more fitting for the cutting-edge technology it harbours inside.

Not only has the it been well received by reviewers, but it also has the Royal stamp of approval; Princess Diana famously drove a Jaguar XJ-SC V12 Cabriolet between 1987 and 1991. Fittingly, in 2014, the XJ was crowned 'Luxury Car King' at WhatCar?'s Used Car Awards. Reliability is one of the model's strengths, with just a few known problems regarding electrical faults and clogged DPFs.

When you put the wrong fuel in your car, the most important thing to do is avoid starting the engine or even putting the key in the ignition if you haven't already. Doing so could cause severe damage. Instead, you must arrange a wrong fuel removal service as soon as possible. Fortunately, mobile mechanic wrong fuel drainage services are common.

Read this guide for more advice about misfuelling.

Putting petrol in a diesel car is the worst case scenario because unleaded fuel acts as a solvent, causing damage to the fuel pump and other components. But there's no need to panic; plenty of garages and breakdown companies offer wrong fuel recovery and removal services. This process takes about an hour and involves draining the tank and fuel system before filling it up again with the correct fuel.

A wrong fuel rescue price can range from £180 to £350.