Long distance vehicle recovery
For recovery beyond the local area, plan the destination, vehicle loading and receiving arrangements as part of one clear transport brief.
Long distance vehicle recovery: planning the complete journey
What needs checking
The collection location, vehicle condition, journey distance and destination opening hours need to be known.
Collection and handover
The operator agrees a route and delivery plan appropriate to the job; passenger travel and any overnight arrangements are discussed separately.
Useful details for your call
Give full postcodes, vehicle details and the receiving contact's availability.
Long distance vehicle recovery: questions and answers
Can you recover to my home instead of the nearest garage?
Ask for your preferred destination to be included in the quote. Access, distance and suitability need confirmation.
Can passengers travel with the recovery vehicle?
Passenger seats and suitability vary. Confirm the number of people and any accessibility needs; do not assume space is available.
What affects the quotation for long distance vehicle recovery?
Total distance, scheduling, loading and any agreed additional stops affect the quotation. A quotation should confirm the agreed collection, loading and transport scope before work is arranged.
Long distance vehicle 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.