No matter whether it's a car or a truck, it's not uncommon for people to notice too late when a vehicle is leaking engine oil or transmission oil - the quicker you react, the easier it is to solve the problem.
Oil is leaking? AwHelp24´s all-round-service
AwHelp24 offers a fast and cost-effective service from beginning to end, so that you can continue your drive as soon as possible: We deliver the tow truck, organize a repair appointment, can even fix the leak directly at the breakdown site in some cases and take care of the professional cleaning of the oil spill - the best possible solution from a single source. Our team speaks several European languages, so not even language barriers are a problem for us.
Oil leakage on the road - fines and costs
The good news first: The civil liability insurance usually covers the full cleaning costs and you will not be fined - as long as you report the leak and act accordingly. However, if the oil leak is not reported, very expensive pollution fines can be incurred depending on the extent of the spill. If left unattended, oil spillages can penetrate the tarmac and contaminate groundwater, which can lead to significant long-term environmental problems. The authorities take such situations very seriously and in some cases this can also lead to custodial sentences.
Oil loss on the road - here's what to do
- Pull over to the right-hand side of the road as soon as possible
- Inform the fire brigade. In Germany, they can be reached by dialling 112. However, if the traffic is jeopardised, dial 110 and contact the police
- Try to contain the spilled oil. Plug the leak and use cloths or containers to prevent oil from reaching the ground
- Call a towing service and organise an service appointment to identify and repair the damage
Having trouble communicating with the locals? AwHelp24 can contact the local authorities and services for you. With our huge partner network of towing services and workshops, we organize fastest possible solution from start to finish - in your language.