Misfuelled in Cologne & Aachen? Mobile Fuel Draining Service 24/7

Our towns in Cologne, Aachen and the surrounding area

For these towns we have dedicated pages with districts, filling stations, tips and our local call-outs:

We also come, for example, to: Weilerswist, Aldenhoven, Linnich, Simmerath – and to any other town in Cologne, Aachen and the surrounding area.

How we reach you in Cologne, Aachen and the surrounding area

Cologne is surrounded by the motorway ring with the A1, A3, A4 and A57; towards Aachen you take the A4 and the A44. On top of that there are many commuters and travellers from the Netherlands and Belgium – we also help drivers with foreign number plates.

We serve Cologne, Leverkusen, Aachen and the surrounding area from our location in Krefeld (Geschwister-Scholl-Weg 3, 47809 Krefeld). We are usually with you within 30 to 45 minutes. We tell you the exact arrival time over the phone before we set off.

Our call-outs in Cologne, Aachen and the surrounding area since June 2026

From June to October 2026 we were called out 44 times in Cologne, Aachen and the surrounding area, most often in Cologne (16), Aachen (10), Leverkusen (6), Kerpen (2) and Euskirchen (2). 9 drivers had not started the engine at all – then draining and flushing the tank is usually enough. Petrol in a diesel was the most common mistake with 10 cases, plus diesel in a petrol car 8 times and 6 cases involving AdBlue.

• At the Cologne exhibition centre we drained the tank of a Volvo crawler excavator for fire safety reasons.
• At Aachen prison (JVA Aachen), AdBlue had ended up in the tank of a 40-tonne prisoner transport vehicle – a special call-out.
• In Aachen we often help drivers passing through, for example a Polish lorry.

You can find all call-outs in detail in our call-out reports (in German).

Wrong fuel in Cologne, Aachen and the surrounding area: what to do now

• Leave the engine off – and the ignition too. In many vehicles the fuel pump already starts running when you switch on the ignition.
• Already driving? Stop safely at once and switch off the engine. If you keep driving until the engine cuts out, you make the damage worse.
• Call us or send a WhatsApp message: your location, the vehicle, what and how much you filled up with, and whether the engine was running.
• Don't have the car towed and never pump it out yourself – we pump it out on site; pumping it out yourself is out of the question because of the risk of explosion.

Our guides explain what to do in your case: Petrol instead of diesel, Diesel instead of petrol, AdBlue instead of diesel and Diesel instead of AdBlue.

How much does pumping out cost in Cologne, Aachen and the surrounding area?

Pumping out on site starts at €95 incl. VAT. Including call-out and disposal, a job usually costs around €300 and never more than €600. The price depends on where the vehicle is, what kind of vehicle it is and how many litres are in the tank, because the wrong fuel has to be disposed of in an environmentally sound way. We give you the binding fixed price over the phone before we set off. Even at night and at weekends the maximum stays at €600 – the surcharge of no more than €20 is included. More on our costs page.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can you be with me in Cologne, Aachen and the surrounding area?

Usually within 30 to 45 minutes. The service van that is closest at the time comes to you. We tell you the exact arrival time over the phone before we set off.

How much does pumping out cost in Cologne, Aachen and the surrounding area?

From €95 incl. VAT; including call-out and disposal usually around €300, never more than €600. The price depends on where the vehicle is, what kind of vehicle it is and how many litres are in the tank. We give you the binding fixed price over the phone before we set off. Even at night and at weekends the maximum stays at €600 – the surcharge of no more than €20 is included.

Do you also come to towns without their own page?

Yes. We come to any town in Cologne, Aachen and the surrounding area, even if it is not listed here – to the filling station, the roadside, your company yard or the car park.

Do you also help on the motorway?

Yes. If you break down on the A1, A3, A4, A44 or A57 after filling up, park the vehicle safely, put on your high-visibility vest, get behind the crash barrier and call us. We agree the meeting point over the phone.

Can I also send a WhatsApp message?

Yes. Send us your location, the vehicle and what you filled up with to 0177 3555403. At night the quickest way to reach us is by phone.

More information: 22 questions and answers about misfuelling (in German) · Wrong fuel in NRW: figures from 287 call-outs (in German)

Why Pinar

Pinar Abpumpservice has been in business since 2015; owner Mustafa Karapinar has worked in the motor trade since 1986. We always dispose of the pumped-out fuel through the official collection point. Our customers rate us 5.0 stars on Google.

Phone and WhatsApp: 0177 3555403 · around the clock

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