Car recovery
Arrange collection of a car that cannot safely complete its journey, with its size, condition and destination considered before loading.
Car recovery: matching the car to the carrier
What needs checking
Ground clearance, transmission, drivetrain and wheel condition are relevant to the loading and transport method.
Collection and handover
The operator records the agreed condition, selects suitable restraints and plans a handover at the receiving address.
Useful details for your call
Provide make, model, registration, fault and both postcodes.
Car recovery: questions and answers
Can a car without keys be recovered?
Sometimes, but locked steering, an engaged parking brake and access can change the equipment needed. Say clearly that keys are unavailable.
Will my car be driven during collection?
Explain whether it runs and whether driving is permitted. The operator will agree how it can be moved for loading.
What affects the quotation for car recovery?
Car dimensions, access and whether specialist loading aids are required influence cost. A quotation should confirm the agreed collection, loading and transport scope before work is arranged.
Car recovery across the UK
Choose from 1,211 population-ranked areas. Give your precise collection point when you call.
1211 areas. All links are available below.
East Midlands 99 areas
East of England 117 areas
London 101 areas
North East 54 areas
North West 155 areas
Northern Ireland 30 areas
Scotland 113 areas
South East 188 areas
South West 106 areas
Wales 62 areas
West Midlands 80 areas
Yorkshire and The Humber 106 areas
Discuss your recovery
Call 0800 111 6480 with the vehicle, collection and destination details. Confirm the suitable equipment, availability and quotation before collection is arranged.